A University of Iowa-led team of international neuroscientists have obtained the first direct recordings of the human brain in the minutes before and after a brain hub crucial for language meaning was surgically disconnected. The results reveal the importance of brain hubs in neural networks and the remarkable way in which the human brain attempts […]
Rheumatoid arthritis explained by NHS doctor In the winter the cool weather begins to stiffen up joints and bones, a problem which can be especially bad for the elderly and those with arthritis. While there is no cure for this condition, there are treatments available and ways to help alleviate the symptoms. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Stewart […]
Research suggests popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy that contain semaglutide may have additional benefits. These drug are used to manage type 2 diabetes and to promote weight loss, but researchers are reporting it is also highly effective at reducing inflammation. Experts say this is good news for people who are living with […]
The Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it’s investigating reports of secondary cancers in patients who received CAR T-cell therapy, one of a suite of immunotherapies that have revolutionized cancer care over the past decade. The treatment reprograms a patient’s T cells, a key part of the immune system, to recognize and attack […]
Removing race information from cardiovascular risk calculators—which predict the probability of developing heart disease—doesn’t affect patients’ risk scores, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology on Dec. 6, adds to a growing body of evidence questioning the use of race in medical decision-making. Currently, doctors […]
Reviewed UKHSA is strongly encouraging eligible people from ethnic minority groups, particularly people from the Pakistani and black Caribbean ethnic groups and individuals living in more deprived areas, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. This will protect them and their families against the heightened risks of these infections during winter. Data from UKHSA's report […]
Reviewed A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). The findings, published today (Dec. 7) in the journal JAMA Oncology, support the need for clinical trials to determine whether these medications could prevent […]
Maternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a recent study. “Dysregulation” in this context refers to children’s attention, anxiety, depression, and aggression being measurably different from what is typically expected at their age. While inflammation is a normal bodily response to injury or infection, ECHO investigators wanted to learn […]
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest cancer of the female reproductive system, and there is no screening test that can help with early detection. Ultrasound imaging, the standard of care used to determine whether lesions are cancerous or benign, is not always accurate, leading some patients to have the ovaries removed unnecessarily. Researchers and clinicians at […]
Eating chocolate extract may reduce chance of cognitive decline linked to dementia, NIH-funded study hints Compounds in cocoa did not improve cognitive function in older adults There were, however, improvements in memory in older adults with poor diets READ MORE: The science-backed diet said to slash your risk of dementia Eating chocolate may slow down cognitive […]
