Large study challenges the theory that light alcohol consumption benefits heart health
Observational research has suggested that light alcohol consumption may provide heart-related health benefits, but in a large study published in JAMA Network Open, alcohol intake at all levels was linked with higher risks of cardiovascular disease. The findings, which are…
Read MoreNew gene targets for treating adult blood cancer
Hokkaido University scientists have identified new targets for treating an aggressive form of adult leukemia with existing drugs. The findings were published in the journal Blood. Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is an aggressive form of blood cancer that is linked…
Read MoreWhere you live is a factor in your dementia risk
A Monash University study has found people who live in more affluent areas have superior memories and a lower risk of developing dementia, highlighting the need for better facilities in disadvantaged areas to promote healthy lifestyle habits and help curtail…
Read MoreFDA Clears Once-Weekly Transdermal Patch for Alzheimer’s
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved donepezil transdermal system (Adlarity) for patients with mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the manufacturer has announced. Adlarity is the first and only once-weekly patch to continuously deliver consistent doses…
Read MoreWhy the current COVID surge in cases is a problem for some countries but not others
Just when it looked like COVID cases were starting to fall after the high peaks of January, infections are rising once again around the world. The main driver of this latest surge is the more infectious BA.2 sub-lineage of the…
Read MoreNew tissue-clearing method could speed the study of many disease-related biological processes
Scientists at Scripps Research have unveiled a new tissue-clearing method for rendering large biological samples transparent. The method makes it easier than ever for scientists to visualize and study healthy and disease-related biological processes occurring across multiple organ systems. Described…
Read MoreAnti-inflammatories show promise for treating a late-pregnancy complication
One of the serious complications that can occur during late pregnancy happens when the amniotic sac (also called the bag of waters) breaks too early, which can allow bacterial infections to cause dangerous tissue inflammation around the placenta. This condition,…
Read MoreSecondhand marijuana smoke from bongs more dangerous than cigarette smoke: study
Fox News Flash top headlines for March 31 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Secondhand cannabis smoke from a bong is more dangerous than cigarette smoking, according to researchers. In a study published…
Read MoreBlack patients less happy with care after knee, hip replacement
Recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery can be tough for anyone, but a new study from one hospital showed that Black patients were less likely than white patients to be satisfied with their care after the procedure. Researchers reviewed…
Read MoreWoman discovers she's 'slowly dying' as organs shut down due to blood disorder
When she was just 15 years old, Ivy Adelle began feeling weak and noticed her stomach starting to swell. The teenager, from San Francisco, US, also started experiencing frequent nausea and had dark-coloured urine. In addition to this, she started…
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