Medical Research - Page 55

May 4

New HHS report sheds additional light on risks of gender-affirming care for minors

NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discusses a new HHS report that reveals the risks of gender-affirming care for minors on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

May 3

Semaglutide found to have shocking benefit for liver disease patients in new study

Semaglutide injections reversed some cases of MASH liver disease in clinical trials, reducing inflammation in 62.9% of patients and offering new hope for those with the life-threatening condition.

May 2

Heart disease death risk raised by common household products, study finds

Researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.

May 1

HHS halts work at high-risk infectious disease lab following repeated safety violations

HHS implemented a pause on research of deadly infectious diseases at one of the nation's most highly secure research labs, following repeated safety incidents.

May 1

Gender dysphoria treatments pose ‘significant risks’ to kids and teens, HHS report reveals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.

May 1

Here's why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it

Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.

May 1

New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds

A simple urine test was found to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than the standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, according to a new study.

April 30

Alzheimer’s brain treatment shows promising results in new study

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have developed a groundbreaking therapy for Alzheimer’s disease by using stem cells to program human immune cells for targeted treatment.

April 29

Alzheimer's rates have reached staggering number as experts call for change

Alzheimer’s early detection is now more accessible with blood tests, as survey data shows nearly 80% of Americans want to know their risk before symptoms appear.

April 29

Premature death linked to certain type of food, study reveals

New research has confirmed that ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to premature death in eight countries, as the U.S. pulls back on synthetic dyes.