Spondyloarthritis is one of the most common types of chronic joint inflammation, affecting nearly 1 to 2 percent of the Western population. Cytokine blockade of […]
New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistance
Spotless surfaces in hospitals can hide bacteria that rarely cause problems for healthy people but pose a serious threat to people with weakened immune systems. […]
Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Poor sleep is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. People with the disease tend to wake up tired, and their nights become even less refreshing as […]
New insight into the generation of new neurons in the adult brain
Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with research groups in Finland, Canada and Slovenia, have discovered a novel and […]
Mystery of Yemen cholera epidemic solved
The most likely source of the cholera epidemic in Yemen has been discovered by scientists. Through the use of genomic sequencing, scientists at the Wellcome […]
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
For decades, scientists have recognized that more males get cancer and die of the disease than females. This is true for many types of cancer, […]
AI predicts cancer patients’ symptoms
Doctors could get a head start treating cancer thanks to new AI developed at the University of Surrey that is able to predict symptoms and […]
Canagliflozin not associated with increased risk for fracture
Compared with a glucagon-line peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist, canagliflozin was not associated with an increased risk for fracture in patients with type 2 diabetes at relatively […]
Alzheimer’s study to look at gut health link
Researchers will study the gut health of people with Alzheimer’s to see if diet can play a role in managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms […]
Speed up public health decisions on scabies by skipping full-body exams, study says
For years, the diagnosis of scabies has relied on time-consuming and intrusive full-body examinations. Now, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have found that […]
A subtle strategy to spend more responsibly
If your significant other discovers an opportunity to splurge on something like a massage or ticket to a special sports event, what factors will influence […]
Congo: Ebola outbreak ‘certainly’ to last 3-4 months more
The second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history is “certainly” expected to continue for another three or four months, Congo’s health minister said Thursday. In an interview […]
Age is more than just a number: Machine learning may predict if you’re in for a healthy old age
Doctors have long observed that biological age and chronological age are not always one and the same. A 55-year-old may exhibit many signs of old […]
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function
About 3.4 million Americans, or 1.2 percent of the population, have active epilepsy. Although the majority respond to medication, between 20 and 40 percent of […]