Mono infection associated with threefold higher multiple sclerosis risk
Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of…
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Heat-activated patch shows promise for noninvasive melanoma treatment
Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer that is typically removed surgically. Now, researchers publishing in ACS Nano report they have developed a potential noninvasive treatment for melanoma in the form of a stretchy, heat-activated patch similar to a bandage. When activated, the…
Could probiotics, dietary changes help protect brain health as we age?
Share on PinterestProbiotics, dietary changes may support cognitive function as we age, a new review concludes. Design by MNT; Photography…
AI model can accurately predict liver cancer risk, study suggests
Share on PinterestCould a machine learning model help clinicians to identify liver cancer risk earlier? Image credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images…
Eating same meals on repeat, and more at weekends may help you lose more weight
Share on PinterestCan eating more of the same meals lead to better weight loss? Johner Images/Getty Images Despite the growing…
How old is your brain, exactly? Brain age may impact dementia risk
Share on PinterestUsing polysomnography, researchers found that the difference between a person’s brain age and their chronological age may influence…
Cooking at least one meal at home weekly may cut dementia risk by up to 67%
Share on PinterestCan cooking more homemade meals help prevent dementia? Ippei Naoi/Getty Images Past studies show that cooking meals at…
Ultrasound advances offer noninvasive assessment of portal hypertension severity
Portal hypertension (PH), a serious complication of liver cirrhosis, is defined as a pressure gradient > 5 mmHg between the…
New research links cooking methods to better nutrient absorption
Researchers at the University of Seville’s Food Colour and Quality Laboratory have studied the effects of different cooking methods used…
Global meningitis deaths remain high despite progress since 1990
In 2023, globally 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease, suggests a study published in The Lancet…