Medical Research

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Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report

Colorectal cancer rates are surging among younger adults, with those 65 and under now comprising 45% of new diagnoses compared to 27% in 1995.

Health 19 hours ago

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.

Health 1 day ago

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

Health 2 days ago

Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease

University of Chicago researchers developed an mRNA nanoparticle system that triggers cells to produce PD-L1 protein, potentially delaying type 1 diabetes progression in animal models.

Health 2 days ago

ChatGPT could miss your serious medical emergency, new study suggests

ChatGPT Health study exposes dangerous gaps in AI medical advice, with experts calling for stronger oversight of healthcare chatbots used by millions of people.

Health 3 days ago

Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue

New study finds microplastics in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, with double the concentration in cancerous tissue compared to healthy tissue from patient samples.

Health 4 days ago

Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests

European study of 272,000 adults finds nighttime traffic noise above 50 dB linked to higher cholesterol and increased heart disease risk. Researcher Yiyan He discusses.

Health 5 days ago

Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic

New American Heart Association report predicts 59% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050, up from 49% today, in addition to higher diabetes and obesity rates.

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Chloe Cole reveals intense pressure to transition as a minor, parents were told she'd 'probably die’

Chloe Cole sued Kaiser Permanente, alleging medical malpractice over gender transition treatment she received as minor, claiming fraud and long-term harm.

Health 6 days ago

Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans' homes

New research suggests that dim indoor lighting, not screens, may trigger the global myopia epidemic that's expected to affect nearly half of the world's population by 2050.