September 11, 2024 Chinese military company's machinery in use at nation's top secret research lab, Oversight Committee says The House Oversight Committee is aware of a machine operated by a Chinese military company that is in use at the nation’s most top secret military base.
September 11, 2024 New prostate cancer medication 'shows promise' in treating aggressive disease, study finds A new study has identified a potential breakthrough treatment to combat aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Researcher Luke Selth reacts to the findings.
September 11, 2024 COVID pandemic restrictions had 'alarming' impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens included changes to young brains, a new study has found. A researcher and a neurosurgeon comment on the impact.
September 10, 2024 ‘Smart mask’ could detect asthma, COPD and other medical conditions, researchers say Researchers at Caltech have developed a "smart mask" to screen for conditions like respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and post-COVID infections. Doctors share their opinions.
September 9, 2024 Blood pressure is 'higher than normal' for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association New preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure or are at risk. Experts weigh in on causes and prevention.
September 9, 2024 'Six-pack surgery' gaining popularity among men, say plastic surgeons More men are seeking “six-pack abs" with the help of a surgical procedure called high-definition liposuction, according to plastic surgeons. Experts share how it works and potential risks.
September 8, 2024 Parkinson’s disease risk is linked to gut health, researchers say Those who have had damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal tract are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to research led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
September 8, 2024 Alzheimer’s risk may increase with light pollution, new study finds Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
September 7, 2024 Ingredient found in Doritos turns mouse's skin transparent, may have medical applications A discovery that a common food dye temporarily caused a mouse's skin to appear transparent could have wide-ranging effects on the medical industry, the researcher told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital.
September 7, 2024 Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels using only human sweat. Here's how it works.