Medical Research - Page 8

March 7

Smart pills that could replace gut procedures

Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug release systems.

March 6

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes could beat projected timeline in ACL comeback: report

FOX Sports reported Patrick Mahomes could return from his ACL injury sooner than expected, potentially altering the Kansas City Chiefs’ plans for the 2026 season.

March 6

Brain aging may accelerate after cancer treatment, study suggests

New research suggests childhood cancer survivors may experience accelerated biological aging from treatments, potentially affecting memory and cognition.

March 5

Jayson Tatum, 10 months after Achilles injury, expected to return to Celtics Friday vs Mavericks: report

Jayson Tatum could finally return to the Boston Celtics' lineup Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, which would be just 10 months since his Achilles injury.

March 5

Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests

Weight-loss drugs may prevent deadly heart complications by opening blocked blood vessels after heart attacks, groundbreaking new research reveals.

March 5

Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth

Comprehensive U.K. study of 8,000 participants finds collagen supplements improve skin elasticity and ease arthritis pain, but don't boost athletic performance.

March 4

Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report

Colorectal cancer rates are surging among younger adults, with those 65 and under now comprising 45% of new diagnoses compared to 27% in 1995.

March 4

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.

March 3

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

March 2

Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease

University of Chicago researchers developed an mRNA nanoparticle system that triggers cells to produce PD-L1 protein, potentially delaying type 1 diabetes progression in animal models.