Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers

Harnessing the power of AI, a research team at the MRC-University of Glasgow Center for Virus Research has launched Viro3D—the most comprehensive database of human and animal virus protein structure predictions in the world.

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease, and unlike many other cancers, survival rates have barely improved. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with the Department of Pathology at Karolinska University Hospital, have now shown that pancreatic tumor cells not only spread in the connective tissue–rich environment that is a well-known characteristic of pancreatic cancer but also grow into damaged parts of normal pancreatic tissue. There, the cancer can create its own environment.

Over 60 million people worldwide are affected by psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that causes red, scaly patches and persistent itching. A new study has found that following a Mediterranean diet—rich in plant-based foods, extra-virgin olive oil, and a moderate amount of fish, and poultry—could provide relief to psoriasis symptoms.

A new broad-spectrum coronavirus antiviral, ASAP-0017445, has been nominated as a pre-clinical drug candidate by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi).

The influence of the heart and circulatory system occurs within milliseconds, and every single heartbeat plays a role. The role of the heart in the psyche and cognition is evident in the high coincidence of cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure and heart attack, and mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety disorders.

About two to three percent of all Americans—including adults and children—are autistic. With recent reports that autism rates are rising, potentially due to improved diagnosis, there's a lot of conflicting information about the condition.

People who use drugs are increasingly trying to reduce harm—by obtaining the life-saving drug naloxone and testing their drugs—according to new data.

Back pain isn't just a debilitating condition; it may be a flag for other major health issues. New research shows the incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer is higher in people with back pain than in those without back pain.

In a world of information overload, it can feel soothing to stick your head in the sand.

A program that helps patients navigate the health care system with help from patient advocates significantly reduces repeat emergency department (ED) visits for low-acuity medical issues (minor or non-urgent needs), according to a study by University of Chicago Medicine researchers.

A new Penn Nursing study suggests that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide may cause fewer side effects like nausea and vomiting than the drug semaglutide. This research, published in Science Advances, was conducted using preclinical models to study the effects of the drugs.

An increasing number of women are choosing to freeze their eggs but a much smaller number are returning to use them, according to new UCLA Health research.

The International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials led a multinational panel updating the McDonald criteria, adding the optic nerve as a fifth anatomical location and allowing specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers to support diagnosis without mandatory dissemination in time in defined scenarios.

Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug disease," is now considered endemic in the United States, with the insects that transmit it established in 32 states, according to a new report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The European Union on Thursday approved the highly contentious Alzheimer's medication Kisunla under strict conditions, with the drug's effectiveness hotly debated by the medical community.

Three health care workers rode motorbikes into the Indonesian city of Sumenep, carrying doses of measles vaccine and a list of children who needed them. With blue medical boxes in hand, they went from house to house administering the life-saving shots.

Adolescents and young adults are misusing common over‐the‐counter antihistamines, putting them at risk of severe health outcomes including heart arrhythmias, seizures or death, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 26–30.

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in students being less engaged and open about sexual education when compared with other middle school classes, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition, held at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 26–30.