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Spinal stimulation helps men with paraplegia walk again

A new way of electrically stimulating the spinal cord with wireless implants, together with therapy...

Letter from the Editor: Trek or treat?

As we stepped off the train, the ice-cold wind hit our faces. There the Medical...

How does income actually affect life expectancy?

The current notion about income and health status is that the wealthier a person is,...

'Natural protein' could reverse obesity-related diabetes, fatty liver

A chance find in cancer research has revealed that a protein that occurs naturally in...

Common drugs lead to millions of cases of lung disease

Common drugs that doctors prescribe to treat heart problems, arthritis, and cancer can actually pose...

'Anti-aging molecule' could improve liver and kidney treatments

Scientists have revealed that an enzyme that is present in the liver and kidneys limits...

Too much iron may raise the risk of certain strokes

The risk of having a stroke — particularly the kind that results from a blood...

Pancreatic cancer: New approach may prolong survival

Pancreatic cancer is often very aggressive and treatment-resistant, and survival rates are typically low. The...

Cannabis withdrawal can be 'highly disabling'

Authorities are legalizing cannabis, particularly for medicinal use, in an increasing number of states. Many...

Does eating organic food protect against cancer?

A new study attempts to answer a question that scientists and consumers have been pondering...

How you breathe may affect your memory

According to a team of Swedish-based researchers, breathing through the nose may help memory storage...

Some dietary supplements contain potentially harmful drugs

Potentially harmful pharmaceuticals not listed on product labels were found in more than 700 over-the-counter...

Scientists create genetic score that predicts lifespan

Researchers have found a way to predict a person's lifespan by studying the genetic variations...

Obesity surgery may lower heart attack danger in diabetics

Obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with...

Don't pick doctors based on where they went to medical school

Where a doctor went to medical school in the U.S. doesn’t predict how well that...

Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution

Scientists have developed a potential solution to the rising global antibiotic resistance crisis. It lies...