Lymph nodes normally serve as the headquarters of our immune system. When we get an infection or are vaccinated, the
Month: December 2022
Heart health tip for older adults in 2023: Step it up a bit
The evidence-based health benefits of walking continue to accumulate, according to ongoing research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst physical
Cluster headaches may be more severe in women
While cluster headache is more common in men than in women, a new study suggests that the disorder may be
Gene therapy corrects mutation responsible for common heart condition, research shows
Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, UT Southwestern researchers corrected mutations responsible for a common inherited heart condition called dilated
Discovery of a gene that could be key for reducing breast cancer risk
A global study led by the University of Otago has discovered a gene, that when modified, could reduce the risk
Lower risk of alcohol disorders in top soccer players but only from 1960s onwards
Elite male soccer players have a lower risk of alcohol- and drug-related disorders than men from the general population, but
Waste of tears—fake ‘onion water’ flu cure exposes disparities
If it tastes this bad, it must be good for you? Homemade, tear-inducingly strong onion “cures” for flu are the latest medical
Japan approves Alzheimer’s blood test kit
Japan has approved a blood test kit to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, its manufacturer announced on Thursday, a rare advance in
Chronic inflammation may lead to low milk production in breastfeeding moms
Eighty percent of mothers breastfeed their newborns, but only 25% breastfeed exclusively for the six months recommended by United States
AI fails to pass radiology-qualifying examination
Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently unable to pass one of the qualifying radiology examinations, suggesting that this promising technology is