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New molecule offers a promising avenue to treat triple-negative breast cancer

A new molecule developed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University offers a promising avenue to treat intractable cases of triple-negative breast cancer - a form of cancer that is notoriously aggressive and lacks effective treatments.

7 Nov 2025

Weaning hospitalized patients from dialysis may restore kidney function

Weaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining on the treatment for the rest of their lives, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco.

7 Nov 2025

Harnessing nanotechnology to deliver CBD to the brain for neuropathic pain relief

Reaching for CBD-infused lotion or oil may seem like a low-risk way to find pain relief, but little is actually known about the impact that CBD has on the nervous system.

7 Nov 2025

Rockefeller scientists engineer next-generation antibody to replace IVIG therapy

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy involves infusing patients with naturally occurring IgG antibodies to treat autoimmune conditions.

7 Nov 2025

New method promises to alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis

About 1 million people in the U.S. live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that inflames the nervous system and scrambles communication between the brain and body.

7 Nov 2025

Radiometer featured in the 2025 edition of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Review Denmark

Radiometer is featured in the 2025 Healthcare & Life Sciences Review, highlighting its role in acute care diagnostics and commitment to patient-centered care.

From Radiometer Medical 7 Nov 2025

Comprehensive kinase atlas reveals new insights into cell signaling and disease

The enzyme RNA polymerase II transcribes genes into messenger RNA. This process is guided by modifications to the enzyme's "tail" called phosphorylation patterns.

7 Nov 2025

Diabetes drug blunts exercise-induced health improvements

A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease: exercise.

7 Nov 2025

Study reveals tumor defense mechanisms in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. In recent years, immunotherapies-treatments that reactivate the immune system to attack tumor cells-have transformed the treatment of many types of cancer.

7 Nov 2025

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women

Research reveals sex-based differences in diet's impact on metabolism, highlighting plant proteins for men and moderate wine for women in older adults.

7 Nov 2025

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, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and wide-ranging changes in brain function and blood biology.

6 Nov 2025

Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new Trump administration guidance

Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a Thursday directive from the Trump administration.

6 Nov 2025

Scientists turn human stomach cells into insulin-producing beta cells

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an insufficient production of the hormone insulin by cells in the pancreas called beta cells and estimated to affect 9.5 million people worldwide.

6 Nov 2025

Finerenone offers hope for kidney protection in patients with type 1 diabetes

The drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

6 Nov 2025

Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment

Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

6 Nov 2025

Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure

A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three times more likely to have high blood pressure.

6 Nov 2025

5,000 steps a day may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes

Regular walking is linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, emphasizing its role in delaying Alzheimer’s disease and enhancing memory retention.

6 Nov 2025

Why health education isn’t stopping young adults from consuming energy drinks

Polish students' energy drink consumption persists despite awareness of health risks, indicating a need for enhanced education and stricter sales regulations.

6 Nov 2025

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

Children with a family history of type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of developing the disease.

6 Nov 2025

Combination therapy offers hope for ending lifelong chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

Ianalumab targets the B-cell activating factor receptor (BAFR) and ibrutinib belongs to a class of therapeutics called Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi).

6 Nov 2025