Health

May 13, 2026

Scientists map toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s

Credit: Georgia Kirkos, McMaster University A team of researchers from McMaster University has mapped at atomic resolution a toxic protein...

Using graphene and tiny droplets to detect stomach-cancer causing bacteria

Osaka University-led researchers create a graphene-based biosensor to detect stomach-cancer causing bacteria by using microfluidics to keep the reaction products...

Bentham science’s latest book ‘Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery Volume 10’

This eBook is authored by Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, published on June; this book is authored by Atta-ur-Rahman and M. Iqbal Choudhary;...

One step closer to chronic pain relief

While effective drugs against chronic pain are not just around the corner, researchers from Aarhus, Denmark, have identified a protein,...

Frontiers in clinical drug research — Anti-cancer agents, now in its 5th edition

This eBook is authored by Dr. Ata-ur-Rahman, published on June 12, 2019 Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Anti-Cancer Agents...

Alzheimer’s family history risk may show as memory deficit even for those in their 20s

TGen-UA study indicates lack of cure for dementia highlights need for early detection; early intervention PHOENIX, Ariz. -- June 18,...

Springer Nature launches new video portfolio

Springer Nature video offers insights, research and training material from experts/ medicine and professional and applied computing will be the...

UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise

Insufficiently-active people might benefit from choosing the right tunes New research coming out of UBC's Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat...

Low-carb diet may reduce diabetes risk independent of weight loss

Researchers report reversal of metabolic syndrome in some casesCredit: The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - A low-carb diet may...

Nursing home care cost significantly outpaces general inflation and medical care prices

WASHINGTON -- One of the largest studies on out-of-pocket costs for nursing home care finds prices are high and rising...

New biomarker test improves diagnosis of ovarian cancer

The majority of women who undergo surgery for suspected ovarian cancer do not have cancer. A novel blood test developed...

Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke

Stroke Journal Report DALLAS, June 20, 2019 -- People who worked long hours had a higher risk of stroke, especially...

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Despite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor...

Inflammatory mechanisms may underlie increased risk of prostate cancer among WTC responders

Bottom Line: Inflammatory and immune-regulatory mechanisms were found to be altered in animal models and in archived prostate cancer tumor...

EHR medication lists lack accuracy, may threaten patient safety

A patient's electronic health record may not capture the most accurate, up-to-date information about ophthalmic medications, a new study findsCredit:...

Silver loading and switching: Unintended consequences of pulling health policy levers

PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2019 - A move by the White House in 2017--decried by many health policy analysts as an...

In ovarian cancer care, focus on high-volume centers could come at a cost

NEW YORK, NY (June 19, 2019)--Limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals could improve survival but may also reduce access...

Research discovery leads to new clinical trial for myelofibrosis patients

Huntsman Cancer Institute study exemplifies bench to bedsideCredit: Huntsman Cancer Institute SALT LAKE CITY - Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute...

Sickle cell drug showing promise in clinical trial

Clinical trial data presented by UConn School of Medicine researchers at the 24th Congress of the European Hematology AssociationCredit: Photo...

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis