I was losing so much hair! Almost clumps were lost daily after I arrived in Japan. This would be hard to swallow for anyone, but...

A new study of recent trends in colorectal cancer in the United States confirms that rates among those under the age of 50 years are...

New insights into a specific gene variant may help to explain why some Alzheimer's drugs work in certain people but may fail in others. The...

Researchers found that using a computer, playing games, and participating in social activities may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment.Our brains go through changes...

Scientists have defined anorexia nervosa as a metabolic as well as a psychiatric illness. They suggest that treatments should address the hybrid nature of the...

New research on mice suggests that a mechanism that likely evolved to prevent starvation could be contributing to obesity.The mechanism involves the protein receptor for...

New research examines the link between exposure to air pollution and the risk of coronary artery calcification among Chinese adults.Studies have linked air pollution with...

Marijuana legalization laws don’t appear to increase teen pot use and instead may have the opposite effect, a U.S. study suggests.To see how teen marijuana...

In this Spotlight feature, we investigate whether the bacteria that live in our guts could influence our blood pressure. If so, could they guide future...

The world's master list of recommended medicines got an update this week when the World Health Organization (WHO) published a biennial revision, adding 28 drugs...

The current methods of diagnosing autism in children use questionnaires and psychologist evaluations. However, these methods can be stressful for those at a young age....

A three-fold jump since 1975 in the percentage of adults worldwide who are obese has been driven mainly by a shift in diet and lack...

Recent insights into a hormone released by muscle cells could lead to improved ways to treat high blood pressure.When the hormone, which has the name...

It is a common belief that using social media platforms can adversely affect people's mental health, but new research has shown that using these networking...

New research overturns the widespread notion that humans, unlike other mammals, process pain more slowly than touch. The findings may have significant implications for the...

Could a cure for HIV be in sight? New research has revealed how a sequence of two treatments could completely remove the virus in mice. The...

A reduction in sense of smell precedes certain neurological conditions, and pollution has been shown to increase the risk of these diseases. A new study...

A few years ago, scientists in Sweden sparked a heated debate when they published research suggesting that taking antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin E, could...

Researchers from Columbia University have found a way of using 3D printing technology to simulate human scalp skin and thus allow new human hairs to...

"Laughter is an instant vacation," American comedian Milton Berle once said. After Medical News Today's annual summer party, I have to agree. In previous years, MNT's...

A recent study finds a relationship between a chemical that is in a wide array of personal care products and a reduction in bone mineral...

A recent study examines the relationship between where people live and the risk of developing hypertension and metabolic syndrome. The authors conclude that the location...

Obesity alters cells in ways that can lead to long-term health problems. Examples of obesity-induced cell changes include inflammation and damage to metabolic functions, such...

Electrostimulation of the vagus nerve may be key to reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings that scientists presented at the Annual European...

Scientists at icddr,b in collaboration with Loughborough University, Durham University and the University of Bristol, UK have organised a dissemination seminar at icddr,b’s Sasakawa auditorium...

"Classic chemotherapywas awful... but with this treatment, I feel hope," says French pensioner Jacques Braud, who is undergoing treatment for stomach cancer with a new...

New observational research indicates an association between a lower risk of precancerous growths (adenoma) in the bowel and yogurt consumption patterns — in men, at...

A large study concludes that atrial fibrillation does, indeed, raise the risk of dementia even in people who did not have a stroke and that...

Have you ever thought someone had touched your left arm when, in fact, they had reached for your right one? Scientists know this phenomenon as...

As medical researchers continue their efforts to improve human health, some are turning their attention to the ocean because they believe that the Earth's seas...

A large new study has examined the effects of vitamin D on a diverse group of adults and found no evidence that this supplement can...

In the collective imagination, night owls are free, creative spirits. Yet studies have shown that people who are more active at night face greater health...

New research on thousands of twins in Sweden has uncovered a significant link between type 2 diabetes in midlife and the risk of stroke and...

Mild traumatic brain injuries can result in long-term cognitive issues. According to research in mice, a new, low-intensity form of magnetic stimulation could be the...

New research that aimed to highlight the potential of new technologies to diagnose disease has suggested that virtual reality may play a crucial role in...

Many people use so-called feminine hygiene products — such as intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants — hoping to feel clean and fresh....

Clinical trials are underway to test whether rapamycin, a drug that has served as an immune suppressor for decades, could also treat cancer and neurodegeneration....

Ensuring good oral hygiene could help to prevent stroke. This was what scientists proposed after finding DNA traces of oral bacteria in samples of blood...

A new study has found that people with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Also, having bipolar disorder of a higher...

Did you know that a species of bacteria that resides in the ocean is responsible for producing 10% of the oxygen that we breathe in?...

How do fermented foods, such as yogurt and sauerkraut, benefit health, and the immune system in particular? A new study has uncovered a cell mechanism...

Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that causes debilitating pain and a heavy flow of one's period, as well as many other symptoms that lower quality...

People with type 2 diabetes should receive regular monitoring of liver function, as they could be at risk of developing life-threatening cirrhosis and liver cancer. This...

Researchers have used a deep-learning algorithm to detect lung cancer accurately from computed tomography scans. The results of the study indicate that artificial intelligence can...

Meditation is supposed to help relax the body and mind, but recent research has discovered that more than 25% of people who meditate on a...

Researchers turn to an ancient species of fish in a bid to find a better way of delivering therapeutic drugs into the brain to treat...

A new drug for treating Alzheimer's disease has successfully passed the first phase of testing in humans. Preclinical studies had already shown that the drug...

Sticking to a plant-rich diet that can reduce high blood pressure may also lower the risk of heart failure in people under the age of...

People with obesity are often likely to develop depression as well, but the mechanisms at play are still unclear. New research in mice may now...

A new study suggests that eating walnuts might help people at risk of cardiovascular disease to lower their blood pressure — that is, if they...