Cystic fibrosis: Expert explains symptoms, treatments, causes and more
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated disease that differs from person to person.
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Children’s hospital and fire department partner for pediatric EMS training
CPR can be lifesaving when a baby stops breathing—but only if it’s done properly.
Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer: The search for 10 key biomarkers
Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there’s been a concerning rise in bowel cancer cases among people under 50, and no one yet knows exactly why.
Military discharge: A time of challenge and opportunity
The military prides itself on loyalty and respect but those values must extend to how they treat those who leave service, new research from Flinders University reveals.
Newborns have elevated levels of a biomarker for Alzheimer’s
Newborn babies and patients with Alzheimer’s disease share an unexpected biological trait: elevated levels of a well-known biomarker for Alzheimer’s, as shown in a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg and published in Brain Communications.
Blood test might predict MS relapse
A blood test might predict when multiple sclerosis patients are about to suffer a relapse in their symptoms, a new study says.
Studies address muscle loss caused by GLP-1 drugs
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are great at promoting weight loss, but they also cause folks to lose muscle along with fat.
Can monoclonal antibodies effectively treat malaria? Scientists say the answer is a resounding ‘yes’
Monoclonal antibodies provide protection against a wide range of infectious microbes, and now, in a series of elegant laboratory experiments, scientists have uncovered how a pair of these lab-engineered molecules fight malaria.
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of dementia
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Habits supported by two different aspects of action control could resolve past discrepancies
When humans repeat specific patterns of behavior on a regular basis, these behaviors can become habits. Some habits, such as exercising in the morning, hygienic rituals, eating healthy or meditation practices, can be beneficial. Others, such as smoking, eating while watching TV or various forms of procrastination, can have detrimental consequences.