A comprehensive review of recent research highlights the significant benefits of exercise in countering the harmful side effects of cancer treatment, such as heart and nerve damage, cognitive impairment, and fatigue...
Category - Health & Medicine
Tailored Exercise Programs Improve Motor Function in Children with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine highlights the benefits of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Published in Archives of...
Higher Noncancer Disease Risks for Japanese Breast Cancer Survivors
A recent study conducted by researchers in Japan highlights that breast cancer survivors face increased risks of developing several noncancer diseases, including heart failure, fractures, and depression. The study...
Speech and Hearing Tests Enable Early Detection of Rare Language-Based Dementia
A recent study supported by FAPESP and published in PLOS ONE has revealed that primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare and aggressive form of dementia that begins with language impairments, can be detected...
New Study Links Maternal Hypertension to Neurodevelopmental Delays in Preterm Infants
A recent study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s reveals that preterm infants born to mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are more likely to exhibit signs of brain injury...
MIT Chemists Develop Novel Labeling Technique for Faster Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Scientists have created a molecular labeling method to track tuberculosis glycans, paving the way for simpler, quicker diagnostic tests. MIT chemists have pioneered a technique to label a key glycan...
Sun Safety Decline in Canada Linked to Rising Skin Cancer Cases
A recent study led by McGill University reveals a troubling trend in Canada: despite increasing rates of skin cancer, Canadians are spending more time in the sun and using less protection. The research, based on survey...
CRISPR Gene-Editing Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Advanced GI Cancers
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have achieved a breakthrough in treating advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers using CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology. Published in Lancet Oncology, their first-in...
Gender Disparities in Disease Susceptibility and Healthcare Access
A new study led by Angela Chang of the University of Southern Denmark highlights significant gender disparities in health outcomes for three common conditions: hypertension, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Published on May 1st...
Scientists Identify Cell of Origin for Common Lung Cancer in Smokers
Researchers from UCL, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and the University of Cambridge have discovered the “cell of origin” for lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC), the second most common lung cancer...