Cart is empty Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak that has so far killed 151 people across the west African nation, mostly in remote parts of the northern region with children affected the most.
New reports suggest diabetes weight loss drugs could reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy), are now drawing increased attention for their potential to protect brain health. Two recent studies and an editorial in JAMA Neurology suggest these medications may help reduce the risk of dementia.
Menstrual blood is being used to research a range of health conditions, from endometriosis to diabetes and cancer
Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research—considered only to be a waste product.
Regulatory DNA links cancer and tissue regeneration
A new study published in Life Science Alliance reveals a key genetic connection between cancer susceptibility and tissue regeneration. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet identified a super-enhancer region upstream of the MYC gene essential for tumor development and tissue repair.
Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe
Americans at all wealth levels are more likely to die sooner than their European counterparts, with even the richest U.S. citizens living shorter lives than northern and western Europeans. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Neonatal diabetes model provides insights on how condition develops
A preclinical model developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that recapitulates a rare infant-onset form of diabetes suggests the condition stems from gradual damage to the pancreas through misregulation of a molecular pathway called the unfolded protein response (UPR).
Q&A: Could a new drug help prevent heart attacks and strokes?
A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes—something no existing treatment has been able to do.
Survey: One in three supplements contain banned substances
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) has released the findings of a major survey of sports supplements available in the Australian online marketplace, revealing a significant and continuing risk for athletes. The results are published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis.
How obesity influences brain morphology and cognitive health
With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on the brain is complex and multilevel.
Don’t let embarrassment stop you—talking about these anal cancer symptoms could save your life
Anal cancer doesn’t get a lot of attention. This may be because it’s relatively rare—anal cancer affects an estimated 1 to 2 Australians in every 100,000. As a comparison, melanomas affect about 70 in every 100,000 people.