Our immune system is programmed to destroy cancer cells. Sometimes it has trouble slowing disease […]
Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis
A new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for […]
Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions
About 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preeclampsia (hypertension), […]
First step toward a better prosthetic leg? Trip people over and over
Andrés Martínez strode briskly on the treadmill, staring straight ahead and counting backwards by seven […]
Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain
After fasting for 24 hours the typical laboratory mouse spends much time eating. Surprisingly, this […]
Researchers discover new nerve pathway in the body
A newly discovered nerve pathway that connects the foot and the face on the same […]
Dogs trained to offer support to troubled US veterans
Michael Kidd, now 84 years old, fought in the Korean War. His young German shepherd […]
Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment
A possible drug target for chronic liver disease has been identified by an international research […]
One-fifth of US surgeons still overusing riskier procedure to create kidney dialysis access
Long-term hemodialysis is a lifesaver for approximately half a million patients in the United States […]
New blood test on horizon for the 1 in 10 children who suffer common liver disease
A new blood test could become clinical practice within five years, reducing the need for […]