Autoimmune diseases form distinct genetic clusters, study finds
Different autoimmune diseases often share genetic risk factors, but not through a single common genetic vulnerability. In a…
Gut bacterial molecule discovered to drive serious bile duct disease
Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have, together with international collaborators, discovered that a…
Coeliac Disease sufferers eat gluten with few symptoms in promising Israeli drug trial
In the study, the 50 were randomly assigned to receive a injection of the antibody treatment or a placebo.…
Researchers find greater microplastic burden in lung cancer patients
People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities…
Microscopic peptide droplets reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed microscopic peptide droplets that deliver large amounts of…
IBD patients with family cancer history more likely to develop colorectal cancer
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who have several close relatives with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely…
Targeting KV7 proteins could help delay preterm labor
Scientists have found that targeting a particular group of proteins in the uterus muscle (myometrium) can suppress human…
Stay sharp after menopause: How aerobic exercise can improve key thinking skills
Regular aerobic exercise – the kind that gets your heart pumping – can improve important thinking skills called…
ECG-CLIP improves heart disease detection using less labeled data
Clinicians often use a medical test called a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose heart problems, which uses electrodes…
Blocking a key protein protects against metabolic liver damage
Obesity-related metabolic liver disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, but only some fraction of those livers…
Japan to exempt extra charges on OTC-like drugs from tax
The health ministry plans not to impose consumption tax on additional out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs with ingredients…
Social media messages could empower parents to prevent teen vaping
Parents are an important line of defense against teen vaping, yet many lack the knowledge and tools needed…