Sound technology helps to destroy tumours
26 April, 2022Non-invasive sound technology has been shown in rats to break down liver tumours, kill cancer cells and spur the immune system to prevent further spread.
Microplastics found in the deepest section of the lungs
13 April, 2022The study found 39 microplastics in 11 of the 13 lung tissue samples tested — considerably higher than any previously published laboratory tests.
Fermented okara could improve metabolism, tackle obesity
11 April, 2022Scientists investigated the anti-obesity effects of fermented okara on mice put on a three-week high-fat diet compared to mice put on three other types of diet.
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased dementia risk
06 April, 2022For people with atrial fibrillation, one of the most common cardiac disorders, dementia risk is elevated.
Certain exercises can help with muscular dystrophy
30 March, 2022Muscular dystrophy is a debilitating disease that causes the weakness and breakdown of skeletal muscles that progressively worsens over time.
Link found between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's
23 March, 2022Researchers have suggested a possible mechanism linking diabetes to Alzheimer's disease, in a new discovery that amyloid beta in the blood comes from periphery organs like the pancreas and liver — not only the brain.
Dairy products may exacerbate MS symptoms
17 March, 2022Multiple sclerosis sufferers often complain of more severe disease symptoms after consuming dairy products.
E-cigarette use linked with prediabetes
10 March, 2022Data from a large, nationally representative survey of the US population shows that e-cigarette use is associated with increased odds of prediabetes.
National approach required to quell Japanese encephalitis virus
08 March, 2022JEV is a mosquito-borne viral disease that mostly occurs in pigs and horses, but can cause disease in people and, rarely, other animals.
Top 10 medical innovations for 2022
28 February, 2022Top clinicians and researchers present the medical advancements with the power to transform health care in the coming year.
Toxic goiter affects the brain more than we thought
24 February, 2022Toxic goiter affects the brain more than was previously known, and involves volume changes occurring in central parts of the brain.
New route for regulating blood sugar independent of insulin
15 February, 2022Scientists have discovered that a hormone known as FGF1, produced in fat tissue, potently and rapidly regulates blood glucose in a similar way to insulin.
BPA substitute may promote breast tumour progression
14 February, 2022Exposure to bisphenol S (BPS), an industrial chemical widely used in paper products and plastic containers, is associated with the growth and deterioration of breast tumours in a mouse model.
Physical exercise protects brain health in the elderly
10 February, 2022Exercise increases the levels of certain proteins known to strengthen communication between brain cells across synapses, which may help keep dementia at bay.
Cancer risk for male and female carriers of BRCA1/2 mutations
04 February, 2022It is well known that female carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have increased risk of cancers, but there are increased risks for male carriers as well.
