Vamorolone demonstrated efficacy and safety in the treatment of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy over a 24-week treatment period and may be safer than prednisone, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.“Vamorolone is a first-in-class diss…

Researchers have shown that a protein called fascin acts in the control center of cancer cells and influences their ability to repair themselves, grow and move, according to a new study.

Preeclampsia is a condition that affects the placenta during pregnancy and is dangerous for both the fetus and the mother. Scientists have proposed a new therapy, tested in two rodent models, that corrects the defects identified in placental cells, and restor…

A growing body of research suggests that the disease may also flow from defects in glia, important support cells found in the brain. The new study expands our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the disease, and reinforces the potential of therapies…

Researchers explore how human tissue models can be used to examine the impact of heart attacks and treatment of the fibrotic tissue outside the body, improving treatment and diagnosis. They use organoids, 3D organlike multicellular models derived from stem ce…

Don't underestimate these daily tasks -- fitness pros say they're a workout, too.

Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic,

Ensure you’re getting enough of this essential nutrient with these sources of vitamin B12

Vitamin supplements may provide some health benefits, but the costs can add up quickly. Here's how to save on supplements without breaking the bank.

501 jobseeker says: 'You have got to get a job, you have got to do something productive.'

Within 6 months of use, the screening tool more than doubled the odds that treatment-relevant AF would be diagnosed.

Treatment is new weapon against mosquito-borne disease that kills 20,000 people a year

In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Moffitt Cancer Center used mathematical and computer modeling to demonst

The International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) is organizing the 23rd IUSTI World Congress from 4 to 7 September 2022 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The theme of the meeting is Confronting Inequities in STI Prevention, Diagnostics and C…

A new study expands our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the disease, and reinforces the potential of therapies that target glia cells.

Highest intake levels tied to mild depression and more mentally unhealthy or anxious days per month

Statins are an important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems, but many patients stop taking them because of side effects, including muscle pain. However, for more than 90% of patients on statins who experience muscle pain, the statin is not the caus…

Former paramedic and founder of Tiny Hearts Education, Nikki Jurcutz, has warned parents to perform a 'blanch test' on rashes to determine whether they may be life threatening.

We use our hands together for most of our daily tasks, but very little is known about how stroke affects the coordination of our hands. Now, new research has found that stroke affects some bimanual tasks more than others.

By Prof. Dr. Salil Bendre New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANSlife): Despite the fact that many adults worldwide are living longer, they may not always be doing so in a healthier way. They are unable to enjoy their complete lives as a result. This chart of less-than-opti…

The ex-mechanic — who used to pride herself on being super active — says the diagnosis feels like “the rug has been ripped from under my feet.”

A randomized trial in nearly 4,000 outpatients with COVID-19 has found no benefit of treatment with aspirin or colchicine. The late breaking research was presented in a Hot Line session on 29 August at ESC Congress 2022.

NewsDesk @bactiman63 The head of the Kasaï-Oriental provincial health division (DPS), Doctor Nestor Tshiteku said this week the number of measles cases has increased significantly in the province even in health zones where vaccination days were organized in A…

"During preconception and pregnancy, the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats."