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Findings from a new study of almost 50,000 women followed for 30 years suggest that a morning cup of coffee might do more than boost energy; it could also help women stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they age.

Liver cancer is a lethal disease with limited treatment options for advanced stages. While risk factors such as viral hepatitis, alcohol use, and obesity increase the likelihood of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, the progression ...

When harmful bacteria or other microorganisms invade the body, neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, are one of the first immune cells to respond. They release powerful weapons to trap and kill these threats, one of the ...

Aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) with concomitant cardiac amyloidosis is a severe heart disease of old age that is associated with a high risk of death. Until now, treatment has consisted of valve replacement, while ...

Although immunotherapy is among the most significant advances in cancer care, it is not effective in all patients. University of Helsinki researchers have provided new insights into why some breast cancer treatments may not ...

A team of scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a breakthrough paper-based diagnostic device that can detect COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in under 10 minutes, without the need for sophisticated lab equipment ...

A drug that once showed promise as a treatment for alcohol use disorder did not work as expected, a new UCLA clinical trial found.

An international clinical trial co-led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has demonstrated that the investigational drug ziftomenib can produce deep, durable responses in people with a specific biological subtype ...

Marital status significantly impacts survival rates for patients with colorectal cancer, according to a new study co-authored by a Fox Chase Cancer Center researcher that was presented today at the American Society of Clinical ...

A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain—offering hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.

A dual-target CAR T cell therapy approach shows promise for slowing tumor growth in a notoriously aggressive and fast-growing brain cancer. Tumors became smaller after the experimental CAR T cell therapy in nearly two-thirds ...

A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed.