Medical Research - Page 17

December 25

Widely prescribed opioid shows minimal pain relief and higher heart risk, study finds

Study finds widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol shows limited effectiveness for chronic pain while increasing risk of serious cardiovascular harm.

December 24

6 things to know about pancreatic cancer after former senator’s diagnosis

Former Senator Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2025, calling it "a death sentence" while vowing to fight the disease.

December 23

Best time of day for cancer treatment to maximize survival, according to new study

Timing matters: Lung cancer patients receiving immunochemotherapy earlier in the day had a 52% lower risk of progression in a new medical study.

December 23

Common household chemicals linked to increased risk of serious neurological condition

New Swedish research finds that people with highest microplastics and PFAS levels face double the risk of multiple sclerosis diagnosis compared to others.

December 22

Multiple fatalities reported as Mexican Navy plane crashes off Texas coast, recovery effort underway

Mexican Navy plane reportedly crashes near Galveston Causeway during medical mission, resulting in multiple fatalities as search and recovery efforts continue.

December 20

Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.

December 19

Aging-related joint disorder increasingly affects people under 40, study finds

A global study reveals an alarming rise in gout cases among young people aged 15 to 39, with rates increasing 66% from 1990 to 2021 across 204 countries worldwide.

December 19

New study questions whether annual mammograms are necessary for most women

A new study finds that risk-based breast cancer screening could be as safe as annual mammograms, but an expert warns it may miss early-stage cancers in some women overall.

December 19

Mehmet Oz declares 'America's children aren't lab mice' in crackdown on gender transition treatments

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz penned a Washington Post op-ed defending sweeping regulations on gender transition treatment.

December 19

Common supplements deliver breakthrough results against brain cancer in early study

Breakthrough study shows inexpensive resveratrol and copper supplements "dramatically weakened" deadly glioblastoma brain cancer without side effects.