A new study has estimated the association between suboptimal consumption of seven types of foods and specific cancers. They found…
New role in spatial chromosome organization identified for often mutated cancer protein
New research sheds light on the function of the ARID1A protein, encoded by a gene that is among the most…
Early antiretroviral treatment may preserve key immune responses to HIV
Investigators have found that instituting combination antiretroviral treatment at the earliest stages of HIV infection may allow the generation of…
A road map to stem cell development
Researchers have developed a way to map retinal cell development and potentially advance regenerative medicine.
Massive sequencing study links rare DNA alterations to type 2 diabetes
An international consortium of scientists has analyzed protein-coding genes from nearly 46,000 people, linking rare DNA alterations to type 2…
Experimental noninvasive tool monitors effectiveness of stem cell transplantation
Other than clinical observations, the stem cell field lacks a repeatable, time-sensitive, noninvasive tool to assess the effectiveness of transplanted…
Medical News Today: Health benefits of peppermint tea
Peppermint tea is a popular herbal tea that is naturally calorie- and caffeine-free. Some research has suggested that the oils…
Medical News Today: Bentonite clay: 11 benefits and uses
Bentonite clay is a popular home remedy for removing impurities from the skin and bodily systems. This article explores the…
Promising path towards developing flu treatment using lipid target
A team of scientists has tackled this fundamental question and recently identified a target to ‘tone down’ the hyper-active immunity…
Electric hookahs might be no safer than traditional charcoal-based ones
Waterpipe tobacco smoking, otherwise known as ‘hookah’ or ‘shisha,’ is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, especially among youth. Traditional hookahs burn…