Medical Research - Page 52

September 22, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

September 17, 2025

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

September 13, 2025

White House celebrates leading medical education accreditor for ending DEI requirements

Medical education accreditor ACGME shut down its diversity department and ended DEI requirements in compliance with federal directives from the Trump administration.