Medical Research - Page 14

Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?

July 21, 2026

Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?

Penn State engineers developed a paint-on electronic tattoo using conductive ink that tracks ECG, EMG, and EEG signals while looking like body art.

Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight

July 20, 2026

Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight

Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.

New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years

July 18, 2026

New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years

A p-tau217 blood test predicted a 78% chance of cognitive decline within 10 years for symptom-free adults with very high levels of the biomarker.

Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

July 18, 2026

Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

A weight loss specialist says GLP-1 results boost confidence in job interviews and dating, but the study found no clear improvement in well-being.

Researchers studying human hibernation for future Mars missions

July 17, 2026

Researchers studying human hibernation for future Mars missions

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains human hibernation as a potential solution for long-duration Mars travel on ‘America Reports.’

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

July 17, 2026

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

Lipfendra, the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by roughly 56% to 60% when combined with statins.

Would you trust a tiny dental robot?

July 17, 2026

Would you trust a tiny dental robot?

The MIR dental robot prototype from the University of Basel could prepare teeth for crowns with digital precision, but major safety hurdles remain.

Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

July 16, 2026

Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

Neurologists warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may accelerate ALS progression by triggering dangerous rapid weight loss in patients.

Alzheimer's stole pieces of our lives. A new treatment is giving us a fighting chance

July 15, 2026

Alzheimer's stole pieces of our lives. A new treatment is giving us a fighting chance

Five patients share how early diagnosis and anti-amyloid treatment slowed their cognitive decline, restored independence and added meaningful time.

Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first

July 14, 2026

Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first

Teleoperated humanoid robots completed two live gallbladder surgeries on pigs, marking a first for general-purpose machines in the operating room.