Medical News & Research
Latest findings and developments in medical research and healthcare.
Star-Shaped Brain Cells Offer New Hope for Personalized Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Research uncovers metabolic differences in astrocytes based on lithium response, paving the way for personalized bipolar disorder treatments.
Understanding How Our Minds Misjudge the True Environmental Impact of Our Choices
Discover how psychological illusions like the negative footprint illusion cause us to underestimate the true environmental impact of our choices and learn strategies to improve perception for better climate action.
Using AI Scribes in Medical Consultations: What Patients Need to Know
AI scribes are transforming medical consultations by transcribing and drafting notes to save time, but they raise important privacy and safety concerns. Learn what patients should know about this emerging technology.
How Rare Variants of the ABCA7 Gene Influence Alzheimer’s Disease Development
New MIT research reveals how rare mutations in the ABCA7 gene influence lipid metabolism and neuronal health, providing insights into Alzheimer's disease development and potential treatments with choline supplementation.
Electronically Connected Lung Cancer Cells in the Brain Promote Tumor Growth
Scientists have revealed that small cell lung cancer cells in the brain can form electrical synapses with neurons, promoting tumor growth. Disrupting neural signaling may offer new therapeutic possibilities for brain metastases.
Maternal Gut Microbiome Composition and Its Potential Link to Preterm Births
A groundbreaking study links early pregnancy gut microbiome, especially *Clostridium innocuum*, to the risk of preterm birth, highlighting new preventive strategies.
'Brain Dial' Discovered in Mice That Regulates Food, Fat, and Salt Cravings
Scientists at Columbia University have uncovered a brain region acting as a 'dial' that regulates cravings for sweets, fats, and salt in mice, opening new avenues for appetite control therapies.
Innovative Shorter MRI Scan Could Transform Prostate Cancer Diagnosis for Men Globally
A new two-part MRI scan offers a faster, cheaper, and equally effective method for diagnosing prostate cancer, with the potential to improve access and early detection worldwide.
Lung Cancer Alters Immune Cell Development in Bone Marrow, Impairing the Body's Defense Mechanisms
New research uncovers how lung tumors reprogram immune cells in the bone marrow, weakening the body's defenses and opening new avenues for targeted therapies in lung cancer treatment.
Study Reveals Digital Disparities Impacting Diabetes Care Access
Research highlights significant demographic disparities in access to telemedicine for type 2 diabetes, urging efforts to bridge the digital divide and improve health equity.