Category: 6. Health

Introduction

Tuberculosis (TB) is a globally prevalent chronic infectious disease caused by infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), with pulmonary tuberculosis being the predominant type and posing a serious threat to human health.^1,2…

A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast cancer is fueled by lipids and that these fatty acids are a key feature of obesity that promote tumor growth.

Their…

A new clinical trial co-led by researchers at FutureNeuro and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is investigating how advanced brain monitoring could improve the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Led in Ireland by…

Delayed treatment of lung or bone tuberculosis can silently spread to the spine, causing chronic pain or paralysis, cautions expert.

One in four hepatologists in the United States screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use in a survey study conducted by UCLA. Researchers say the findings underscore the critical need for accessible physician wellness programs and…

Chemists at Université de Montréal have developed “signaling cascades” made with DNA molecules to report and quantify the concentration of various molecules in a drop of blood, all within 5 minutes. Their findings, validated by…

The most reliable predictor of an ex-smoker’s relapse isn’t strong urges to smoke or low confidence in the ability to stay off tobacco – it’s weariness with the efforts to remain a non-smoker, according to a new study published…

After having her head shaved by nurses at the Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte, in the US state of North Carolina, Catherine Klie’s right hand shook as she tried to trace spiral circles and straight lines with a marker.

It did…