Diseases

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.

Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help

Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.

New guidelines update how high blood pressure is treated

New medical guidelines encourage earlier action to prevent the long-term risks of high blood pressure.

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.

Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help

Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.

Eggplant seeds attract scientific interest in colon cancer research

Early research suggests that compounds found in eggplant seeds may influence tumour growth in laboratory studies of colon cancer.

Brain waves may help reconnect movement after paralysis

Even after paralysis, the brain continues to send movement signals, and researchers are learning how to detect them.

Low vitamin D levels linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections

A new study suggests that vitamin D levels may play a role in the development of respiratory infections.

Study reports complete tumor elimination in pancreatic cancer mouse models

A new study shows that a combination of drugs can eliminate pancreatic cancer in animal models, pointing to potential new treatment strategies.

Long-term immune memory observed after experimental breast cancer vaccine

Scientists are revisiting an early breast cancer vaccine after discovering that its immune effects appear to have lasted for decades.

Night owls may face higher risk of heart disease

A major British study examines the link between circadian rhythm and heart health.