Stress and working at night are both known to affect cancer risk, including colorectal cancer risk. Colorectal cancer risk and progression have both been linked to the microbiome, dysregulation of which has been linked to stress and disruption of the circadian rhythm.Recent research in mice has linked stress and a…

Back pain is a common experience that can be chronic and lead to challenges in living everyday life.Researchers are interested in finding the most successful strategies to help people who experience back pain.A recent study indicated that increasing daily activity could help keep back pain from getting worse, compared to…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and can, rarely, also occur in men.There are many different types of breast cancer, of which triple-negative breast cancer is one of the hardest to treat.A new cell study has identified two inhibitors that, when used together, make triple-negative breast…

Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the womb lining grow elsewhere in the body, causing inflammation, pain, and scar tissue.The condition is difficult to diagnose — on average, people wait almost 9 years from first reporting symptoms for a diagnosis.A new study proposes that endometriosis could be diagnosed…

GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) may offer benefits that extend beyond aiding in weight loss in people who have type 2 diabetes or obesity. A new review takes a look at how GLP-1 drugs may offer neuroprotective benefits. Since obesity can cause chronic inflammation,…

An accurate blood pressure reading is an important part of preventive health care. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that certain arm positions commonly used to take blood pressure readings may be producing inaccurately higher readings.Scientists believe these incorrect blood pressure readings may lead to a hypertension misdiagnosis.Having a…

Previous studies have shown that COVID-19 impacts brain health, but the details are still relatively mysterious.A new study takes a closer look using the latest scanning technology.The authors conclude that damage to the brainstem associated with infection may help explain some of the symptoms of long COVID.Following infection with SARS-CoV-2,…

Previous research shows that what we eat and following certain diets can have a positive impact on the aging process and how long we live. A new study has found via a mouse model that while eating fewer calories may help extend life span, those that lived the longest lost…

Scientists have developed a new drug that targets two key regions of the tau protein, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease.The drug, a peptide inhibitor called RI-AG03, successfully prevented the build-up of toxic tau proteins in both laboratory and fruit fly studies.Although further research is necessary, including clinical trials in…

Heart failure is a major health issue associated with mortality and high healthcare costs.Overall heart failure prevalence is growing around the world, currently affecting 1% to 3% of the population.European researchers have found that adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help lower heart failure risk, especially for women.Women may have…