One-time CRISPR therapy safely lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in early trial
In a 15-patient, Phase 1 one, first-in-human trial, a one-time, CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing therapy safely reduced LDL cholesterol and…
New NIH grants fuel research in oral cancer treatment and pain relief
Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University…
Supervised training boosts muscle mass and balance in advanced breast cancer patients
Aerobic and resistance exercise can significantly improve physical performance in patients living with metastatic breast cancer according to…
Intensive mind-body retreat rapidly alters brain function and blood biology
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques,…
Indoor hydroponic gardening boosts wellbeing for cancer patients
Indoor hydroponic gardening – a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil – could help…
Aerobic exercises the best for knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling or swimming are likely to be the…
Novel approaches to understanding EETs and cardiovascular disease
Some products of arachidonic acid have already been well studied: the prostanoids formed by cyclooxygenases are central mediators…
Health chief says data is insufficient to show Tylenol causes autism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of Health and Human Services, says Tylenol should be used with caution during…
Reducing femoral fractures in total hip replacement with safer implant designs
As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate…
Study links poor sleep to adverse health outcomes in seniors
Sleep problems affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, with pain, daytime napping and…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis
Women who followed a Mediterranean-style eating pattern had up to 94% lower odds of endometriosis, suggesting that plant-based,…