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Could we use gene mutations to treat diabetes and heart disease?

Genes that control one aspect of our health can also influence others. Now, a recent...

Japanese, American win Nobel medicine prize for cancer therapy

Researchers from the United States and Japan won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday...

Nobel-winning therapy weaponises immune system against cancer

A revolutionary cancer treatment pioneered by the winners of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Medicine...

Exploring the brain networks behind our free will

New research now published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explores the...

Parkinson's: New molecule can stop neural damage

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by symptoms such as tremor, impaired balance, and...

Some cancer therapies may avert cardiovascular disease

xisting cancer drugs could be repurposed as treatments for vascular inflammation, according to new research...

Common painkiller tied to increased risk of heart problems

The commonly used painkiller diclofenac may be linked with an increased risk of heart problems,...

Fewer adults getting unnecessary knee surgery

So-called arthroscopic knee surgery is becoming a less common treatment for adults with torn cartilage...

Removing 'zombie' cells deters Alzheimer's in mice

Eliminating dead-but-toxic cells occurring naturally in the brains of mice designed to mimic Alzheimer's slowed...

U.N.: Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016

Drinking too much alcohol killed more than 3 million people in 2016, mostly men, the...

Can a heart treatment lower depression and anxiety?

Many people who have atrial fibrillation experience symptoms of mood disorders, such as anxiety and...

Non-insulin drugs for treating type 2 diabetes

Some people with type 2 diabetes need to regularly inject themselves with insulin to control...

Hair loss: Scientists test wearable regrowth device

Finding a simple way to boost hair regrowth remains a challenge for researchers. A new...

Cancer in Europe: More cases but fewer deaths

The number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from...

Simple blood test may reveal your body's inner clock

Ever feel like it's 7 a.m., even though the clock says 9 a.m.?A team of...

The Apple Watch inching toward becoming a medical device

Apple is trying to turn its smartwatch from a niche gadget into a lifeline to...