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Natural antibiotic strips bacteria of their defenses

New research finds that an insect-derived antibiotic can destroy the protective membrane of some of...

A simple type of daily meditation may alter the course of Alzheimer's

Recent research has found that short daily practice of mind-body therapy may help alleviate some...

Heart attacks increasingly common in young women

New research finds a worrying trend in the incidence of heart attacks in recent decades....

Could blue light reduce blood pressure?

Exposure to blue light may help combat hypertension, according to a recent study. If the...

Detecting schizophrenia before symptoms arise

Early diagnosis is key to the effective treatment of schizophrenia. In a recent study, scientists...

Drug resistance: Does antibiotic use in animals affect human health?

Antibiotic resistance is a global public health crisis. In this Spotlight feature, we look at...

Alzheimer's: Artificial intelligence predicts onset

An artificial intelligence tool taught to analyze brain scans can accurately predict Alzheimer's disease several...

How coffee protects the brain

Scientists have now proved that drinking certain types of coffee can be beneficial to brain...

Breakthrough treatment helps paralyzed patients walk

A breakthrough treatment involving electrical stimulation of the spine has enabled paralyzed patients to walk...

Millions with high blood sugar face TB risk

Millions of people with high blood sugar may be at greater risk of tuberculosis than...

Parkinson's disease may start in appendix, study finds

Parkinson's disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but new research has...

Could the appendix trigger Parkinson's?

A new study concludes that for some people, having had their appendix removed decades earlier...

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...