Cancer treatments have improved dramatically over the past few decades. Many types of cancer have a high survival rate thanks to medical interventions that can slow or stop the growth of tumors and even eliminate them entirely. Despite that, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease, …
A Stanford team has figured out how to reverse aging in the brain and restore mental acuity, a breakthrough that could one day lead to drugs that treat medical conditions and cognitive decline. The researchers found a way to block the inflammation responsible for the cognitive decline that comes with age. Using drugs tailored to …
A man in Israel who has been battling blindness for a decade regained his vision after getting an artificial cornea implant. The 78-year-old is part of CorNeat clinical trials, which will include additional patients who are not suitable for or had failed corneal transplantations. The patient was able to read and recognized family members after …
A popular diabetes drug was just recalled because it may contain a cancer-causing agent at higher-than-normal concentrations. Metformin tablets sold under the brand name Time-Cap Inc., are being widely recalled. The FDA has a list of the product codes and other identifying information, so if you have any of these meds at home, contact your …
Researchers have developed a microscopic robot capable of moving using four tiny “legs” controlled by lasers. The robots could be mass-produced, and may one day be used in medical applications to initiate treatment or spot diseases. More work needs to be done on drug delivery systems and other capabilities before robots like this can be …
A stem cell transplant has rid a man of HIV, making him the second person to be declared cured of the virus. The transplant used stem cells that contained a unique mutation that works against HIV. Doctors are optimistic but warn that this treatment isn’t a magic bullet for all HIV patients. Visit BGR’s homepage …
For the vast majority of diabetics, the condition requires daily monitoring and maintenance. A lack of insulin being produced naturally by their bodies means consistent monitoring of blood sugar levels and insulin injections to ensure their bodies can carry out vital processes and keep them alert and healthy. Now, researchers studying the condition have come …
As the coronavirus scare continues to sweep around the globe, you may be wondering how the virus spread so rapidly within China, especially when new cases popping up in other countries appear to be isolated. A new study suggests a possible answer to that question, and it’s incredibly frightening. As CNN reports, health scientists studying …
A Chinese doctor who has been credited with being one of the first to sound the alarm and attempt to warn the world about the new strain of coronavirus that is now ravaging China is in critical condition, according to multiple reports. Dr. Li Wenliang is said to be seriously ill with a coronavirus infection, …
It was only a couple of months ago that news of potential HIV vaccines generated excitement in the medical community, with several promising developments and new drugs in the works. Unfortunately, the quest to rid the world of HIV just suffered a significant setback, as one HIV vaccine trial being conducted by the National Institutes …
