Ascites—the buildup of liquid in the belly—may be doing more than causing discomfort. A Duke University School of Medicine study finds this fluid helps cancer cells survive and spread—and that a decades-old cholesterol drug may […]
People with ovarian cancer could be being overdiagnosed with depression due to the physical symptoms they experience as part of the cancer, according to international researchers. In addition to causing mental symptoms such as sadness […]
Early-stage studies of medications to treat high-risk alcohol use may be missing opportunities to identify potential therapeutic effects in certain populations, including women and people at risk for relapse, according to a systematic review published […]
A new study by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered a hidden mechanism explaining why breast cancer can return many years after successful treatment. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals rogue cells […]
Disrupted metabolic function in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may be amplified in the context of obesity, contributing to intensified alcohol cravings, according to a preliminary study that supports ongoing investigation of GLP-1 agonists […]
When we think about genetic inheritance, we usually leap to DNA, the four-letter code containing the instructions for building a living organism. Scientists know that DNA encodes everything from hair and eye color to a […]
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
For babies born to people with endometriosis, there is a small but significant increased risk of congenital anomalies, often called birth defects, according to new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal).This article was originally […]
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) suggests that no matter where people live, eating out instead of preparing meals at home is linked to weight gain […]
A new analysis of the STEP trials carried out by semaglutide manufacturer Novo Nordisk has analyzed various trials to show the safety and efficacy of the obesity drug semaglutide in older adults (over 65 years), […]
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