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U.S. Department of Defense Funds New Lyme Disease Vaccine Development
Researchers at Baylor College along with Texas Children’s Hospital’s Center for Vaccine Development have received an $860,000 grant from the Department of Defense to...
After Disease Forced Acclaimed Pianist to Stop Playing, a Designer Made Gloves That Brought His Hands Back to Life
At age 80, having performed to great acclaim with celebrated orchestras in the United States and abroad, Brazilian piano maestro João Carlos Martins has...
Myanmar Eradicates Disease That Caused Blindness in 4% of Its People—The 12th Nation To Do So
Though trachoma is preventable, blindness from trachoma is irreversible–and it continues to be one of the leading causes of blindness globally, affecting 1.9 million...
Excited Scientists Make Type-2 Diabetes Breakthrough With First-Ever Glimpse At How Protein Behind Disease Works
The protein behind Type 2 diabetes has finally been caught in the act, and could lead to a breakthrough in treatment.
More than 400 million...
Alzheimer’s Research Has Found a Protein That Protects Against The Disease
A protein that may protect against Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by scientists.
Experiments found the degenerative brain condition spreads more rapidly in the brains...
Scientists Make Giant Leap in Diagnosing Liver Disease By Using The Natural Gut Microbiome
Chronic liver disease is challenging to diagnose, but the microbiome inside a person’s gut may be an unexpected solution, says Salk research.
New Intermittent Fasting Program Shown to Suppress Cancer and Metabolic Disease in Mice and Humans
This new research has outlined yet another benefit to intermittent fasting—that may arise from the time you eat, rather than what you eat.
New Alzheimer’s Nasal Spray Shown to Reduce Proteins Which Cause the Disease in Mice
Kyoto University researchers said the vaccine for Alzheimer’s was effective and was also shown to have zero side effects observed in the mice.
Taking Hot Baths Every Day is Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke or Heart Disease
Similarly to how sauna bathing has been linked to some surprising health benefits, this new study says that regularly taking hot baths is good for you too.
Artificial Intelligence System Identifies New Antibiotic for World’s Most Troubling Disease-Causing Bacteria
MIT researchers have succeeded in using an artificial intelligence system to identify an antibiotic that can fight and kill many hard-to-treat bacteria.
Scientists Find Molecular ‘Switch’ That Could Lead to Treatments for All Kinds of Disease by Reversing Inflammation and Aging
The discovery of an inflammation ‘switch’ could pave the way to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and diabetes.
Your Gut Microbiome Could Be Better at Predicting Disease and Lifespan Than Your Own Genetics
These two new studies awaiting peer review show that our gut microbiomes may do a better job of predicting longevity and diseases than our own genes.
Gut Bacteria Could Guard Against—and Even Reverse—Parkinson’s Disease, Says ‘Exciting’ New Study
This new study adds to a growing body of research that has linked Parkinson's disease and brain function to gut bacteria.
Simple Type-2 Diabetes Treatment With Low Calorie Diet is So Effective, It Reverses the Disease in Studies
A specially designed dietary plan for type 2 diabetes has been shown to reverse the disease—and it may soon become the standard of care in the UK.
Researchers Develop Basis for Oral Anti-Rabies Treatment That Could One Day Cull the Disease Entirely
Rather than depending on animals to get vaccinated for rabies, we may soon fight the disease simply by offering an immunity defense through oral bait.
First Sickle Cell Disease Patient Treated With Gene-Edited Cells Experiences Significant Improvement
The first ever sickle cell patient to be treated with genetically-modified cells has experienced a significant improvement against the disease.
Simple Blood Test is Being Developed to Predict Breast Cancer Five Years Before Any Clinical Signs of Disease
The scientists estimate that with further research and development, the test could be commercially available at the clinic within four to five years.
Scientists Develop New Test That Can Diagnose Lyme Disease in Just 15 Minutes
Rather than waiting weeks for lab technicians to diagnose Lyme disease, this exciting new technique will detect the illness in minutes.
These Simple, Wearable Devices Use a Laser to Prevent ‘Freezing’ Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
These simple, wearable lasers have been shown to prevent “freezing of gait”—and its creators have just been given the money to bring the devices to the US.
30 Years of Research Shows Sauna Bathing is Game-Changer for Longevity and Heart Disease
More than 30 years of research have culminated together to show an astonishing array of health benefits from frequent sauna usage.