Health News

Mammalian brain cells mapped for better understanding of the neuronal disorders

EurekAlert! - 06-Oct-2021

The atlas of the brain cells developed will help pave the way for future research in brain disorders

Deep brain stimulation is a promising treatment for major depression

Guardian - 04-Oct-2021

Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals

Blind mole rats use junk DNA to trigger self-destruction of cancer cells

The Scientist - 30-Sep-2021

Retrotransposons activate immune response against precancerous cells - may have implications in humans

Reversible reprogramming regenerates cardiac tissue after a heart attack

Endpoints News - 23-Sep-2021

Possibility of regeneration: A boon to the broad rejuvenation field

Underdog pharmaceuticals secures $10m funding from Kizoo ventures

Longevity Technology - 23-Sep-2021

Funds to bring affordable and effective age-related therapies to the public

WHO rewrites air quality guidelines, slashing safe limit for pollutants from fossil fuels by 50%

Guardian - 22-Sep-2021

A step towards breathing harmless air amidst rising evidence of deadly harm from air pollution

Technology to create virtual tumours and treat them with AI-designed nanoparticles

Nano Magazine - 22-Sep-2021

Virtual cancer tumours can be grown and we can design personalised nanoparticles to treat them

Diet rich in dairy fat can keep your heart healthy, finds new study

Guardian - 21-Sep-2021

It's more important to focus on the type and source of dietary fat than just the amount

Senolytic cocktail reduces age-related spinal disc degeneration in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Sep-2021

Dasatinib and quercetin combo preserves spinal discs to target age-related back pain

AstraZeneca announces 72% risk reduction in death or progression with novel breast cancer drug

Independent - 19-Sep-2021

Enhertu improved overall survival rate in breast cancer patients

World's first 3D scanner for remote and early detection of skin cancer

University of Queensland - 13-Sep-2021

People in Queensland can sign up to partake in the screening trial at Brisbane

BioNTech begins human trials for mRNA therapy targeting colon cancer and melanoma

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Sep-2021

mRNA cocktail treatment shows anti-tumor effect without toxic side effects in mice

'Innovation Passport' awarded for Underdog's novel compound intended for treating heart diseases

Longevity Technology - 09-Sep-2021

Safe and potential compound shows disease-modifying effect by removing toxic cholesterol from blood

Short term exposure to particulate matter cause specific mortality

The Conversation (UK) - 08-Sep-2021

Exposure reduction targets aim to lower air pollution levels

Swapping antibiotics to slow down bacterial growth and avoid drug resistance

News Medical - 01-Sep-2021

Modulating resistance rates & cross-resistance to improve efficacy of sequential antibiotic therapy

Rugby players experience decline in cognitive function within just one season

BBC - 30-Aug-2021

Players saw a decline in both blood flow to brain and cognition, regardless of concussions

Fauna Bio finds new avenues for drug discovery through animal genomics

Longevity Technology - 27-Aug-2021

By investigating self-healing mechanisms in animals, Fauna bio aims to cure human diseases.

Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth

European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021

Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women

FDA warns robotic surgery for breast cancer is unproven and could pose health risks

pharmaphorum - 22-Aug-2021

Prior study approval and monitoring long-term outcomes are needed to ensure patient's safety

Barts Health NHS Trust uses AI to find patients at-risk for diabetic foot disease

Digital Health - 20-Aug-2021

Clinithink AI helped physicians in preventing serious complications among diabetes patients

Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice

EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021

A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders

Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age

Guardian - 19-Aug-2021

Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia

Targeted imaging strategy to diagnose inflamed atherosclerotic lesions

Medgadget - 18-Aug-2021

Photoacoustic imaging of inflamed atherosclerotic plaques by carbon nanotubes

A real tumour printed from patient's own cells to predict best cancer therapies

Irish Times - 18-Aug-2021

Overcomes a long trial and error process and accelerates personalized treatment

Role of Neuromuscular junction in ageing and neuro muscular diseases

Fight Aging! - 17-Aug-2021

Neuromuscular junction: A potential therapeutic target in neuromuscular injury