Medical Tech

This new blood test can catch cancer 10 years early

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is responsible for about 70% of head and neck cancers in the United States, making it the leading HPV-related cancer...

Common fatty acid supercharges the body’s cancer-killing abilities

In a groundbreaking study, a healthy fatty acid in olive oil and nuts has been found to “supercharge” immune cells specialized to fight cancer....

Keto diet may protect brain from genetic Alzheimer’s

A high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet may protect the brain from early Alzheimer’s disease changes in people genetically at risk, new research suggests, by rebalancing...

New daily pill shows strong results in ulcerative colitis clinical trial

A once-daily pill for ulcerative colitis has delivered strong results in a clinical trial, easing symptoms even in patients for whom other treatments had...

One of these four red flags is seen before 99.6% of heart attacks

In a massive international study, researchers identify four precise warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, and understanding these measurable risk...

Next-gen imaging tech could catch sight-stealing diseases early

Scientists have developed a powerful new dual-imaging tool that maps the retina’s structure and oxygen use in unprecedented detail. This breakthrough could one day...

Notorious Alzheimer’s protein also supercharges cells against cancer

A protein notorious for its role in Alzheimer’s disease may hold the key to supercharging the aging immune system, according to new research. Scientists...

Scientists just found cancer cells’ hidden power source

The findings help explain how cancer cells survive complex mechanical gauntlets like crawling through a tumor microenvironment, sliding into porous blood vessels or enduring...

27 oral microbes drive 250% rise in pancreatic cancer risk

For the first time, scientists have identified 27 bacteria and fungi living in our mouths that are implicated in the development of pancreatic cancer....

Device uses a camera, AI and electricity to boost healing time by 25%

Dressings that simply cover wounds may soon seem archaic. An experimental new device reportedly speeds healing by 25%, and utilizes a computer-linked camera to...

Pill-Sized Robot Helps Assess Gut Health

Medical providers have a wide swath of imaging options to help peer inside a patient’s abdomen and assess a health concern—but sometimes a deeper...

Protein discovery may lead to better treatment of aggressive cancers

By knocking out a protein duo’s “bodyguard” role, researchers have exposed a hidden weakness in pancreatic cancer. It’s a discovery that could lead to...

Daily vitamin B3 dose slashes skin cancer risk by up to 54%

A common, over-the-counter form of vitamin B3 has emerged as an inexpensive ally in protecting us from skin cancer, lowering the risk by an...

Tumor-targeting Salmonella engineered to boost colon cancer survival

Scientists have engineered Salmonella bacteria to self-destruct inside tumors, releasing signals that spark powerful immune hubs and shrink colon cancer in mice, opening the...

FDA approves first nasal spray diuretic for heart, liver and kidney disease

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first intranasal diuretic for heart, liver and kidney disease patients, aiming to prevent a...

Daily eye drops could make reading glasses obsolete

A retrospective study of 766 patients presented on September 14 at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)...