Scientists find less invasive way to test for Alzheimer's
The discovery offers hope of earlier detection for millions of possible sufferers of the debilitating disease.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as five new subgroups identified
The discovery paves the way toward more personalized treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
Scientists Discover Rare Mutation That Halves Risk of Parkinson's Disease
A mutation, which is only found in those with European descent, are much less likely to develop the disease.
Mental health nurse's uplifting video shows lighter side of working on ward
"I feel that there is such a bad stigma about psych and behavioral health units because of how they are portrayed in movies or shows," said nurse Matthew Leo.
Health Care in America Is Sick. Unions May Be the Only Cure
During the holidays, nurses are striking or preparing to strike in many states around the country, and for good reason.
Cancer patients' "violent" chemo symptom relieved via unlikely source
"There are liters of this stuff everywhere, and I think that's amazing," chemistry professor Steven Townsend told Newsweek.
Vibrating pigs pave the way to new obesity treatment
The noninvasive treatment could reduce food intake by 40 percent, MIT engineers said, with no observable side effects.
Underdiagnosed condition leaves patients with "excessive flatulence"
The condition "significantly impacts people's daily lives, relationships, and mental well-being," said researchers.
How AI is being used to discover new drugs
A company in California hopes "to change how the world finds new medicines" by using artificial intelligence.
Teenage girl left with paralyzed vocal cords from COVID in first-ever case
An otherwise healthy 15-year-old was hooked up to a surgical device to open her windpipe for 15 months after her diagnosis.
Alzheimer's disease "game changer" as progression slowed with immunotherapy
"We can alter the course of this devastating disease and slow it down," scientists at Emory University told Newsweek.
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Painful disease on brink of spreading, health officials warn
Rising global temperatures could push dengue fever into non-tropical regions.
Scientists discover food that might reduce breast cancer risk
This discovery could offer new avenues for the prevention of breast cancer, researchers say.
Mystery early-onset dementia marker identified
The discovery transforms our understanding of the molecular basis of this type of dementia and provides hope for treatments and diagnostic tests in the future.
Weight-loss drug Is more powerful than Ozempic but it's also pricier
An Ozempic competitor drug has proven to be up to three times more effective for weight loss, a new study found.
Jellyfish gel that arose 500 million years ago will help make model organs
The structures were formed millions of years before the dinosaurs and may play an important role in modern health care.
Anatomy expert reveals the "strange things" people lost inside their bodies
Objects are often removed from the body by doctors, from the airways and throat to the rectum and genitals.
Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms
The team hopes that the discovery will pave the way for more effective treatments to aggressive forms of cancer in the future.
Plane crew leaps into action as passenger suffers cardiac arrest mid-flight
The woman's life was saved after she suffered a cardiac arrest on a flight from Buenos Aires to London.
'Vampire' virus discovered in Maryland is a breakthrough in viral research
Scientists have uncovered a 'vampire' virus called MiniFlayer.
Surge in vaccine lawsuits forces Biden admin to hire more attorneys
Vaccine side effects came under new scrutiny during COVID-19, but frustrations with the claims process have been years in the making.
Traditional Chinese medicine proves effective in modern clinical trial
The medicine is made from from various plants and animals, including such ingredients as scorpion and leech extracts.
America's secretive drug shortage explained—By a pharmacist fighting back
"So much of drug manufacturing is not transparent," Erin Fox, who has been studying U.S. drug shortages for decades, said.
Lost childhood memories can be restored using light, scientists discover
"The first results were very surprising," study author Tomas Ryan told Newsweek.
Simple change by your doctor can help you lose weight, study reveals
Patients lost more than their counterparts when their doctors used a specific communication style.
Why American mom death rates in "fourth trimester" doubled
"Maternal mortality in the U.S. today is higher than all other comparable countries," Jamie Daw told Newsweek.
Brain implant translates thoughts into words faster than ever
"We were surprised at how good the results were," Gregory Cogan, one of the project's lead researchers, told Newsweek.
The "silent pandemic" is now screaming at America's children
Bacterial infections commonly affecting children are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, putting millions of lives at risk.
I put my facial spasms down to age. A diagnosis left a painful choice
My neurosurgeon warned me my condition would only get worse.
Breakthrough immune cell transformation restores brain function post stroke
"If this technology can be used to generate new neurons in a patient's brain, lost neurological function can be restored," Taito Matsuda told Newsweek.