A team at Rice University has developed a strategy to magnify small segments of proteins within living cells. The method reveals subtle environmental changes that may signal the early stages of diseases such…
A new study led by researchers at the Scripps Research Translational Institute is challenging the traditional way we diagnose and monitor type 2 diabetes. Published in Nature Medicine, the study reveals that glucose…
Anne Trafton | MIT News For people with Type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the…
Weight loss does more than just lower the numbers on the scale. According to a study published in the journal Nature, shedding pounds triggers a profound reconfiguration of adipose tissue, directly contributing to…
Choosing the bicycle as a means of transportation can be much more than a sustainable option — it can be a powerful strategy to protect brain health. A study published in the scientific…
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s early, especially in the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stage, can make all the difference to the quality of life of millions of people. But the task remains a major challenge: traditional…
A new study indicates that the combination of two medications may improve the control of an aggressive type of skin cancer. The research was conducted on people with advanced-stage cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma…
A new study published in Frontiers in Public Health reveals a troubling connection between climate change and cancer mortality in women across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As temperatures continue to…
In the UK, more than 10% of the population is estimated to have some stage of chronic kidney disease and more than 600,000 people develop some form of acute kidney injury – when…
Conjoined twins Kiraz and Aruna, aged 1 year and 6 months, were successfully separated after a highly complex surgery lasting more than 15 hours. The procedure took place this Saturday (May 11) at…