Medical Research - Page 19

February 26

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.

February 26

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their exceptional memory that rivals people decades younger.

February 25

Essay exposes crumbling medical consensus on youth gender surgery

New York Times guest essay argues the “settled science" on youth gender surgery is fracturing as major medical groups reconsider guidance on the procedure.

February 25

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.

February 24

Diabetes risk could be lower for people who live in certain US regions, study finds

High-altitude living may reduce diabetes risk as red blood cells act like glucose "sponges," absorbing sugar from bloodstream in low-oxygen environments, research suggests.

February 23

Chloe Cole Act aimed at blocking minors from undergoing life-altering transgender surgeries, GOP lawmaker says

Republican lawmaker introduces federal legislation named after detransitioner Chloe Cole that would block gender-related medical procedures for minors.

February 23

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

Ancient bacteria trapped in Romanian cave ice for 5,000 years shows immunity to 10 modern antibiotics, revealing resistance existed before medicine.

February 23

Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test

Scientists have developed a blood test that could predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance using p-tau217 protein levels for early intervention strategies.

February 21

Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.

February 20

Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding

Massachusetts health giant Baystate Health ends transgender hormone treatment for minors, citing federal funding fears under Trump administration scrutiny.