James Kingsland
Medical News Today
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Treatment for MLD: How a $3.42M drug cures the fatal genetic disorder
MNT explains how the world's most expensive medication can successfully treat infants with the fatal genetic disease MLD and why it comes with such a hefty price tag. → Read More
Dementia: Heavy drinking tied to higher risk, but mild intake may be OK
A new study from a South Korean cohort suggests that heavy drinkers have a higher dementia risk, but that a mild or moderate alcohol intake may be tied to a lower risk. → Read More
New drug boosts chances of survival after lung cancer surgery, trial confirms
A new phase 3 clinical trial of the drug osimertinib has found that it could improve survival rates following surgery for non-small cell lung cancer by preventing metastasis. → Read More
Dementia: Surgically fixing cerebrospinal fluid leaks may reverse symptoms
A study suggests that surgically fixing cerebrospinal leaks can completely reverse the symptoms of dementia. However, the research also found that it is not always possible to identify the source of the leaks. → Read More
Study reveals how exercise turns back the clock in aging muscles
Research looking at muscle fibers from mice and humans reveals the mechanism through which exercise can help rejuvenate aging muscles. → Read More
The mystery of human consciousness: How much do we know?
How can we define human consciousness? And how can we study it better? In this Special Feature, we discuss the most prominent theories and the most recent research. → Read More
Time-restricted eating may have anti-aging, anti-cancer effects
A recent study in mice found that time-restricted feeding (TRF) affects the expression of genes in multiple tissues, including the gut and brain. The study adds to evidence that time-restricted feeding may also promote longevity and have cancer-fighting effects. → Read More
Alzheimer's: How brain immune cells can slow down progression
An abundance of TREM2 antibodies in the brain could help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease, which may have crucial implications for future treatment avenues. → Read More
Hair loss: The latest science on causes, treatment, and prevention
In this Special Feature, we offer an overview of the latest research on hair loss causes and treatments, and expert tips on prevention and management. → Read More
Immune reaction to a gut bug may trigger rheumatoid arthritis
* A study has found high levels of antibodies against a protein from a gut bacterium in people at risk of rheumatoid arthritis and those who already have the disease. * Previous research has implicated high levels of the gut bacterium, called Prevotella copri, in rheumatoid arthritis. * P. copri helps to digest dietary fiber in the gut and is associated with several health benefits, but… → Read More
Pain nerves may help to maintain a healthy gut, study shows
A new study in mice suggests that pain neurons in the gut help to regulate the secretion of protective mucus. The neurons responded to painful gut inflammation by signaling other cells to increase mucus production. → Read More
Eating earlier in the evening may have anti-aging benefits
New research in mice finds that the timing of meals is key for maximizing the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction. → Read More
Oxybenzone in sunscreen: What experts think of its effects on coral reefs
A new study links oxybenzone, an organic compound found in many sunscreens, to damage to vulnerable corals. Medical News Today investigates the wider implications. → Read More
COVID-19 may have led to a spike in antibiotic resistance
New research suggests that COVID-19 may have worsened antibiotic resistance in hospitals. → Read More
Long COVID: Viral infection may persist in gut for up to 7 months
New research sheds more light on long COVID, as it finds virus fragments in patients’ stool 7 months after coronavirus infection. → Read More
Changing how we heat our homes can benefit both health and climate
In this Special Feature, we explore the hazardous effects of wood-burning on air quality and climate change. → Read More
Analysis reveals close links between eczema, anxiety, and depression
A recent review of experimental evidence suggests that atopic dermatitis is associated with a 63% increased risk of depression or anxiety. → Read More
Could a weekly dose of the steroid prednisone combat obesity?
New research in mice suggests that a weekly dose of the common corticosteroid prednisone may help weight loss. → Read More
Different SARS-CoV-2 variants may cause different long COVID symptoms
A new study suggests that variants of SARS-CoV-2 are more likely to cause different long COVID symptoms, especially those related to cognitive function and sense of smell. → Read More
Is Parkinson's an autoimmune disease? Study explores role of T cells
Scientists have found that people with Parkinson's disease may have a "genetic signature" in their memory T cells, the culprits behind many autoimmune diseases. → Read More