Medical Research - Page 34

September 1

Father leads international effort to find a cure for son’s brain tumor

Fernando Goldsztein started the Medulloblastoma Initiative after he was told that there was nothing he could do to save his son, Frederico, after his diagnosis.

September 1

Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may prevent dementia, as 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors like untreated hearing loss.

August 30

'Social sleep apnea' could be ruining your weekend rest, study suggests

New research shows obstructive sleep apnea severity increases 18% on weekends compared to weekdays. A sleep expert discusses how to improve the condition.

August 29

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.

August 29

Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period

Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to placebo in a four-year trial.

August 28

Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns

Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.

August 28

Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds

Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.

August 27

CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to be fired as other officials call it quits

CDC Director Susan Monarez has lawyered up and is refusing to step down despite the Trump administration moving to oust her from the job she was just confirmed to less than a month ago.

August 27

Chinese doctor accused of attempting to smuggle cancer research from US to China

Chinese doctor Yunhai Li was arrested at a Texas airport for allegedly trying to steal cancer research data from MD Anderson Cancer Center to take to China.

August 27

Mediterranean diet paired with other lifestyle changes slashes diabetes risk

A major new study shows that the Mediterranean diet, combined with weight loss and physical activity, prevented diabetes in overweight older adults over a six-year period.