Researchers have engineered gold-based molecules that target cancer cells and leave healthy cells unharmed, in a critical step towards precision
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Tuberculosis mutation discovery may leads to better treatments
A Rutgers New Jersey Medical School study has found a genetically tractable cause of drug tolerant tuberculosis, paving the way
Typhoid toxin increases the rate of cell aging and killer infection
Scientists have revealed how the typhoid toxin works to hijack DNA repair machines and accelerate the aging of cells, a
Migraines linked to higher risk of dementia
Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults, whereas headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder
Zika virus infects the adult human brain and causes memory deficits in animal models
Brazilian researchers found the cause of neurological complications observed in adults patients infected by Zika INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CIÊNCIA E
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate
Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout
Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis
Coffee may protect against gallstones
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of
Traditional and electronic cigarettes linked to poor sleep
The study included 1,664 college students, 41% of whom reported ever trying or currently using e-cigarettes and 29% of whom
Weight change and bone health in older adults with obesity
Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone
