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Researchers looked at the effect of supplementing a group of adults with a form of vitamin B3 and how it may improve energy metabolism in the brain. → Read More
An injectable hydrogel that forms electrodes in the brain may, in the future, transform clinical research and have applications in the treatment of neurological diseases, according to a proof-of-concept animal study. → Read More
Alzheimer's research has been at the focus of various controversies over the past year. What happened, and what steps might scientists have to take next? → Read More
Alzheimer's research has been at the focus of various controversies over the past year. What happened, and what steps might scientists have to take next? → Read More
Lion’s mane mushroom extract may have a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory, an experimental study in animals suggests. → Read More
Scientists have observed that when amino acids in milk bind with polyphenols in a cup of coffee, they may have a beneficial effect on inflammation. → Read More
A clinical trial looked at the effect of four chemotherapy drugs given in combination to pancreatic cancer patients whose cancer had spread, compared to a two-drug regimen. → Read More
Available data suggest that people with obesity may find it more difficult to correct vitamin D deficiency, as their assimilation is impaired. → Read More
A new study in mice suggests that roflumilast, a drug used in the treatment of bronchitis and other respiratory diseases, could aid memory consolidation after sleep deprivation. → Read More
New research suggests that, while cluster headaches may be more common in men, they are more severe in women. Women also experience different symptoms and triggers, the study shows. → Read More
A series published by The Lancet outlines the ways in which racism in healthcare is a public health threat. COVID-19 recently revealed the extent to which racism can impact healthcare. → Read More
Researchers look for new cancer drugs by studying compounds created by plants and fungi. In a recent study, scientists reviewed the potential for cancer treatment in glycoalkaloids, a compound found in nightshade plants. → Read More
* The earlier lung cancer is detected, the more treatable it is. * Lung cancer detection is currently carried out using CT scans in people who are at high risk; however, this method is expensive, requires equipment, and comes with some risk. * Recently a group of researchers discovered that patients with lung cancer have a group of 7 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in their breath, which could… → Read More
A recent study suggests that taking anti-hyperglycemic medications to treat type 2 diabetes may increase some people's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). → Read More
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Imfinzi and Imjudo for use in the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in conjunction with chemotherapy. → Read More
This Special Feature looks at the latest research on the role of epigenetic mechanisms in cancer, with a focus on two recent papers that studied the link between epigenetics and colorectal cancer. → Read More
The results of a phase I clinical trial show that a new drug candidate could safely target pancreatic, lung, colon, and other cancers in humans. → Read More
Researchers have been developing brain tissue models and experimenting with them in the laboratory. What are these models for, and are there ethical concerns? → Read More
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be more likely to have different symptoms such as excessive hair growth and insulin resistance, depending on where they live, according to a new study. → Read More
A new study in cell lines and mice has set out to uncover some of the mechanisms that may render women more prone to developing Alzheimer's disease than men. → Read More