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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Next-gen antibiotic kills superbugs but leaves good gut bacteria alone
May 31, 2024Antibiotics kill disease-causing bacteria as well as the beneficial ones living in our gut, disturbing the health-maintaining microbiome. A new antibiotic specifically targets hard-to-kill bacteria while leaving our good gut bacteria alone, according to a new study. -
Breakthrough synapse-regenerating ALS pill moves to phase 2 human trials
May 29, 2024A pioneering once-a-day pill that regenerates nerve cell connections damaged by ALS has been FDA-approved for ongoing clinical trials. The drug is now being given to those with ALS and could be a watershed moment in the treatment of the fatal disease. -
World-first tooth-regrowing drug will be given to humans in September
May 28, 2024The world's first human trial of a drug that can regenerate teeth will begin in a few months, less than a year on from news of its success in animals. This paves the way for the medicine to be commercially available as early as 2030. -
Sweat sensor gets the goods without resorting to needles or workouts
May 28, 2024If you don't like getting needles or working out, this new medical wearable may be for you. It analyzes sweat instead of blood, and it doesn't require patients to generate that sweat by performing strenuous exercises. -
Ozempic adds 'saving kidneys, hearts and lives' to its list of benefits
May 27, 2024Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, has added another string to its therapeutic bow. A recent international clinical trial found that it significantly reduced the risk of kidney failure and death in type 2 diabetics with chronic kidney disease. -
Tattoos increase the risk of cancer by 21%, regardless of size
May 27, 2024Getting a tattoo, regardless of its size, increases the risk of developing lymphoma by 21%, according to a new study. The researchers say they’re not trying to dissuade people from getting inked, they just want to ensure the procedure is safe. -
Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while
May 23, 2024A non-hormonal, reversible and safe male pill may be in sight, as scientists successfully silence a protein crucial in fertile sperm production. Knocking out this protein temporarily resulted in unviable sperm, without any lasting impacts on fertility. -
Stamp-sized patch that reads brain blood flow is going to market
May 23, 2024A wearable ultrasound patch could soon be saving lives, by monitoring the blood flow in hospital patients' brains. The device is only about the size of a postage stamp plus it works continuously, unlike traditional methods. -
Inherited melanoma risk 7-fold higher than previously thought
May 22, 2024The number of people carrying an inherited mutation that predisposes them to melanoma is seven-fold higher than previously thought, according to a new study. Medical practitioners are urged to consider cancer risk factors beyond sun exposure. -
'Bio-paper' implant: Personalized wireless electrotherapy for Parkinson's
May 22, 2024An innovative biodegradable paper that sticks to the brain’s surface like a Band-Aid and delivers electrical stimulation wirelessly could revolutionize the treatment of neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. -
Video: Head transplants performed by robots planned within the decade
May 22, 2024In what sounds more like the opening scene from a B-grade sci-fi/horror flick, head transplant operations performed entirely by AI-robot surgeons could be coming to a hospital near you within a decade, if startup BrainBridge is to have its way. -
A world without flu: Long-lasting drug blocks Influenza A
May 21, 2024Imagine a world in which we never catch the flu, have no need for vaccines and can wipe out the virus if an infection has taken hold. A super-effective molecule that stops influenza from even entering our bodies stands to revolutionize how we treat flu. -
Nutrient profile of popular diet linked to slower brain aging
May 21, 2024By combining brain scans and nutritional intake data, a study has found a nutrient profile that puts the brakes on brain aging. What's more, that profile matches an easy-to-follow popular eating plan that's been proven to convey multiple benefits. -
New non-toxic analgesic provides hope to nerve pain sufferers
May 20, 2024A new oral analgesic without the health risks associated with existing pain relievers has been proven safe. According to the drug’s developers, it could revolutionize pain management, especially for those with hard-to-treat conditions like nerve pain. -
Blood pressure meds: Timing your dose determines how well they work
May 20, 2024Early birds and night owls should take blood pressure medication at different times of the day to minimize their risk of a heart attack, according to a new study that looked at whether our internal clock affected medication effectiveness.
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