Medical Research - Page 31

September 22

Former CDC director on possible autism, acetaminophen association: 'Let's see where the science goes'

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield discusses the anticipated Trump announcement regarding autism on 'The Story.'

September 22

Trump's anticipated reported announcement about autism, Tylenol and pregnant women stirs debate

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel takes a closer look at pregnant women's use of Tylenol and the need for more study over an alleged tie to autism.

September 22

Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval

The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.

September 22

Two popular types of exercise could reduce cancer growth, study finds

New research from Edith Cowan University shows that a single bout of weight training or HIIT can boost anti-cancer myokines and reduce breast cancer cell growth in survivors.

September 22

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.

September 21

Parents of children with rare genetic disease race to fund their treatment

Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical trial.

September 21

Dan Marino’s metabolic liver disease highlights growing health concern

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a silent liver disease that is caused by fat buildup, inflammation and cell damage in the liver. Here's what to know.

September 19

RFK Jr announces 'historic crackdown' on 'broken' organ donation system

Trump administration announces organ procurement reforms with $25 million investment for living donors and new oversight measures for patient safety.

September 18

Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half

Researchers found that 160 milligrams of daily aspirin significantly lowered cancer recurrence risk for colorectal patients with PIK3 pathway alterations.

September 18

Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.