Medical News Today: A single test could detect almost any virus

In the future, one test could detect any virus in a human or animal. Enhanced virome sequencing has already been proven to indicate 52% more viruses than standard testing.

Medical News Today: Disguising drugs as platelets could make them more effective against cancer

Researchers have found that coating anticancer drugs in platelet membranes allows them to last longer in the body and target a range of different cancer cells.

Medical News Today: Womb transplantation approved for 10 British women

Doctors have approved a clinical trial in which 10 British women will undergo womb transplantation in the hope the procedure will allow them to carry a child.

Medical News Today: Could asthma be inherited from grandmothers who smoke?

Grandmothers who smoke during pregnancy appear to be putting their grandchildren at risk of asthma due to genetic changes that result from environmental exposure.

Medical News Today: What is delayed cord clamping?

Find out about the potential immediate and long-term benefits that come with delaying the time at which the umbilical cord is clamped following birth.

Medical News Today: Deep sleep boosts immunological memory

Just as psychological memory stores environmental and social information, scientists suggests that the immune system stores immunological information for future use.

Medical News Today: Increasing calcium intake 'does not improve bone health of seniors'

Increasing calcium intake to current recommendations does not improve bone density or reduce the risk of fractures among adults over the age of 50, two new studies find.

Medical News Today: Aspirin may double survival for cancer patients

Patients with gastrointestinal cancers who took aspirin after diagnosis were more than twice as likely to survive as those who did not take the drug, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Age-related blindness cure steps closer with new stem cell trial

Researchers have successfully transplanted eye cells derived from stem cells into a patient with the hope of curing vision loss caused by wet age-related macular degeneration.

Medical News Today: Sugary drinks raise risk of heart attack, heart disease by more than a third

A new study urges action to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, as they are confirmed to contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and gout.

Medical News Today: Saturated fats too often replaced with unhealthy alternatives

While replacing saturated fats with alternatives is widely recommended, many people are replacing them with options that offer no health benefit.

Medical News Today: 12 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 10 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a plum and its heartbeat can be heard with an external Doppler.

Medical News Today: Mediterranean diet best for a healthy gut, study finds

A new study of the eating habits of 153 Italians shows that a Mediterranean diet may be best for the production of healthy short-chain fatty acids.

Medical News Today: Childhood stress may raise risk for diabetes, heart disease in adulthood

People who experience high levels of stress in childhood may be more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease later in life, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Study finds drug improves survival for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

A new phase 3 trial finds that overall survival is longer for patient with non-small cell lung cancer treated with the drug nivolumab compared with chemotherapy drug docetaxel.

Medical News Today: Genetic test identifies which breast cancer patients can avoid chemotherapy

Researchers reveal how a genetic test called Oncotype DX effectively identified which patients with early-stage breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy.

Medical News Today: Dried plums may help lower colon cancer risk

New research shows that compounds found in dried plums may encourage healthy gut bacteria and decrease the development of aberrant crypt foci, lowering the risk of colon cancer.

Medical News Today: New drug combo could help older adults with clinical depression

Combining an antipsychotic drug with an antidepressant could improve depression in older adults who are unresponsive to antidepressants alone, according to a new study.

Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of coriander?

Find out about the health benefits of consuming coriander, including reducing the risk of several cancers and eye disease due to containing a high level of antioxidants.

Medical News Today: Breast cancer: Angelina Jolie boosted public awareness of reconstructive surgery

Public awareness about reconstructive surgery following breast cancer improved because of the media coverage of Angelina Jolie’s 2013 double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

Medical News Today: Smoking and lung disease found to have genetic links

A major genetic study using data from the UK Biobank has found genetic links with COPD, lung disease and smoking. New findings could pave the way for future interventions.

Medical News Today: Study identifies possible treatment for preeclampsia

Researchers have uncovered a possible treatment for preeclampsia, identifying a strategy that could increase the duration of a pregnancy by 8-15 days.

Medical News Today: Breastfeeding 'does not improve a child's intelligence'

While previous research has suggested breastfeeding can boost a child's IQ, a new study by researchers from the UK finds no such association.

Medical News Today: Playing '20 questions' through brain-to-brain communication

Brain-to-brain interface (BBI) has enabled pairs of participants to play an interactive game through thought communication. This could help treat brain damage disorders in future.

Medical News Today: Control of immune cells could mean safer, more precise cancer treatment

Scientists have found ways to control the action of CAR T cells for the treatment of cancer. The use of medication enables the cells to be switched 'on' at the right moment.

Medical News Today: Study links hearing impairment to increased risk of death

New research finds that the risk of death is increased as a result of hearing impairment in the over-70s, for those with mild as well as more severe hearing loss.

Medical News Today: Why are many women at risk of ovarian cancer not aware of it?

The color teal in September represents Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This may be the most difficult women's cancer to detect and treat, yet many women are unaware of the risks.

Medical News Today: How a Big Mac affects your body in 1 hour

A new infographic claims to reveal how the world-famous Big Mac from fast food giant McDonald's affects the body 10, 20, 30, 40 and 60 minutes after eating it.

Medical News Today: CDC: 10% of pregnant women drink alcohol

A survey by the CDC shows that 10% of pregnant women in the US are drinking alcohol and 3.1% are binge drinking. Alcohol during pregnancy can cause serious disorders in offspring.

Medical News Today: Exercise, dieting found to improve fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

New research suggests that healthy lifestyle modifications can improve fertility in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome more than the birth control pill.

Medical News Today: Malaria in pregnancy leads to cognitive defects in offspring

New research on malaria in pregnancy, based on a study of fetus development in mice, shows a causal link between malaria in pregnancy and cognitive impairment.

Medical News Today: Novel research method reveals eating habits

Researchers used a mobile phone application to gather data about people's eating habits, finding that many eat over a 15-hour period during the day, which may not be healthy.

Medical News Today: Study highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss

A survey of more than 130,000 Americans has shown that consuming fruits and vegetables does lead to weight loss, and highlights the ones that are best for this purpose.

Medical News Today: Blood pressure medication before bed could lower risk of diabetes

Taking blood pressure medication at bedtime rather than in the morning may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 57%, according to the results of a new study.

Medical News Today: Robot baby helps shed light on the motive behind an infant's smile

New research utilizing the help of a toddler-like robot reveals why mothers are unable to resist returning a baby's smile: infants time a smile in order to get one back.

Medical News Today: Customizing viruses to fight selected bacteria

By tweaking the genomes of bacteriophages - viruses that eat bacteria - scientists hope to customize them to attack disease bacteria, such as those hard to kill with antibiotics.

Medical News Today: Researchers create antimicrobial biofilm to protect medical implants from infection

Implanting a new hip or pacemaker relieves one medical problem but introduces another - the risk of infection. Covering future implants with an antimicrobial film could reduce it.

Medical News Today: Dizziness after getting up may indicate a serious health problem, study finds

New research from the Harvard Medical School suggests that dizziness on getting up could be a sign of a serious underlying medical problem known as orthostatic hypotension.

Medical News Today: Baby sleep: which position is best?

Find out about what position is best for a baby to sleep in, along with how to provide a baby with a safe sleep environment and decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Medical News Today: Brain defects behind tinnitus and chronic pain identified

The abnormalities in the brain that result in people having tinnitus and chronic pain have been identified, opening the door to a potential cure for the conditions.

Medical News Today: Paralyzed man uses own brain power to walk again

A man has walked 5 years after being paralyzed by a spinal cord injury using direct brain control. It is hoped that brain implants could be developed to enable mobility.

Medical News Today: Sleep apnea 'could be misdiagnosed as depression'

Around 73% of people with sleep apnea were found to have depressive symptoms in a new study, suggesting the sleep condition could be misdiagnosed as depression.

Medical News Today: Fidgeting may be good for health

As more people spend more time sitting down, new research shows that fidgeting may help to decrease the mortality risk of a sedentary lifestyle.

Medical News Today: Scientists map Parkinson's spread in brain

Using an unprecedented amount of data, scientists show that the pattern of atrophy in Parkinson's disease spreads from cell to cell along brain networks - like a prion disease.

Medical News Today: Gene may amplify impact of life events on mental health

Adults with a certain gene are more likely to have depression following history of childhood abuse but also seem happier than most in the absence of such history, a study shows.

Medical News Today: Probiotic formula may hold key to cow's milk allergy

Studies show that children with a cow's milk allergy may benefit from probiotic treatment, and that food allergy may be related to structural differences in gut bacteria.

Medical News Today: Coffee consumption 'does not raise risk for common form of irregular heartbeat'

A new study of nearly 250,00 participants finds there is no link between the most common form of irregular heartbeat - atrial fibrillation - and coffee consumption.

Medical News Today: Blocking access to 'suicide hotspots' could reduce suicide numbers by over 90%

Researchers suggest that by restricting access to high-risk suicide locations, the number of suicides at such sites could be reduced by 93% each year.

Medical News Today: Existing arthritis drug bodes well for Alzheimer's

Research into tau acetylation has led researchers to believe that salsalate - a drug used to treat arthritis - may help prevent and reverse some of the effects of Alzheimer's.

Medical News Today: Almost a fifth of children's fruit intake comes from apples

Whole fruits contribute to over 50% of children's fruit intake in the US, new research finds, with apples the most common fruit of choice.

Medical News Today: Obesity in the US highest in Midwestern and Southern states

A new report reveals that 23 of the 25 states with the highest rates of obesity in the US are located in the South and the Midwest.

Medical News Today: Pregnancy complications may raise risk of death from heart disease later in life

A major longitudinal study shows that women who suffer complications during pregnancy are more likely to die from heart disease in later life.

Medical News Today: 11 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 11 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a fig and moving around, stretching and rolling inside your uterus.

Medical News Today: Sex 'unlikely to raise heart attack risk' for heart disease patients

Engaging in sexual activity if you have heart disease does not increase the risk of heart attack, according to the findings of a new study.

Medical News Today: Recommendation against regular screening 'puts men at greater prostate cancer risk'

Many many are at greater risk for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancers as a result of USPSTF recommendations against regular screening for the disease, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: New study finds brain disease in 95% of deceased NFL players

Researchers have identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 95% of brains tested belonging to ex-NFL players, indicating a link between football and long-term brain disease.

Medical News Today: New antibody offers hope in fight against C. difficile infection

A new antibody, bezlotoxumab, appears to be effective in treating Clostridium difficile infection. Regulatory approval is to be sought in 2015.

Medical News Today: Dementia will affect 1 in 3 people in the UK, report finds

Around 1 in 3 of people born in the UK this year will develop dementia in their lifetime unless increased prevention and treatment strategies are adopted, a new report finds.

Medical News Today: Enzyme's role could help fight cancer and autoimmune diseases

New knowledge of the enzyme RIPK3 reveals a dual role that could be used to fight disease by reducing its part in inflammation and enhancing its properties in killing cancer cells.

Medical News Today: What is a cesarean section (C-section)?

A cesarean section is a procedure in which an incision is made into a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver a baby. Find out why it is used, its risks and the recovery period.

Medical News Today: Hypertension drug reduces inflammation from traumatic brain injury

A new study on the processes causing inflammation after a TBI identifies a protein produced in the liver that can be blocked using a drug for hypertension.

Medical News Today: Silicone vaginal ring may help protect underprivileged women against HIV, herpes

Scientists hope a new silicone vaginal ring design will enable effective delivery of drugs against human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted diseases.

Medical News Today: Breakthrough in 3D technology as new technique regenerates complex nerves

Researchers in the US have engineered a technique to regenerate complex nerves that could help people with sciatica and regain other sensory motor functions after injury.

Medical News Today: Beetroot juice benefits patients with heart failure

A new study that takes the experience of elite athletes who have a diet high in nitrates shows there are benefits for people with heart failure, too.

Medical News Today: Study sheds light on how stress may raise risk of Alzheimer's

New research suggests the link between stress and Alzheimer's may be driven by a stress hormone that boosts production of an Alzheimer's-related protein in the brain.

Medical News Today: Long naps and daytime sleepiness could increase risk of diabetes

A new meta-analysis suggests that napping for longer than an hour and excessive daytime sleepiness could be linked with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Medical News Today: Stress in pregnancy may raise risk for dental caries in offspring

Children of mothers who experience chronic stress in pregnancy may be at higher risk for dental caries, new research finds, particularly those of mothers with low income.

Medical News Today: Smoking, passive smoking linked to greater risk of type 2 diabetes

A meta-analysis of 88 studies, covering nearly 6 million participants, provides new evidence of a link between smoking and type 2 diabetes.

Medical News Today: New imaging technique reveals early brain damage caused by hypertension

Researchers have found that a new imaging technique known as diffusion tensor imaging can show when high blood pressure causes early damage to neural pathways in the brain.

Medical News Today: New report highlights neglected burden of leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a common disease among poor populations in tropical countries, but awareness is limited. A new report reveals the size of the problem and calls for action.

Medical News Today: Tai Chi benefits seniors with certain long-term conditions

A new study suggests Tai Chi may benefit older individuals with certain comorbid conditions, such as breast cancer, osteoarthritis and heart failure.

Medical News Today: How an evening coffee can disrupt our body clock

A new study finds that consuming caffeine in the evening delays the body clock by 40 minutes, with implications for jet lag and sleep disorders.

Medical News Today: Nanosensors: the future of diagnostic medicine?

In this week's Spotlight, we speak to a scientist whose team is currently working on developing nanotechnology capable of detecting infection on implants before symptoms arise.

Medical News Today: Scientists create 'protein patch' that repairs damage caused by heart attack

Researchers have identified a protein that triggers regeneration of heart muscle cells, embedding it into a patch that they say can repair heart damage caused by heart attack.

Medical News Today: Adhering to a healthy diet could reduce risk of depression

Researchers of a new study find that the nutritional properties of three dietary patterns could have a protective role against depression.

Medical News Today: Overweight, obesity may increase brain tumor risk

A new meta-analysis draws together results from 18 studies to find a possible link between being overweight or obese and brain tumor.

Medical News Today: Trial review confirms common antidepressant is 'unsafe and ineffective' for teens

From a reanalysis of original trial data from 2001, researchers find the antidepressant paroxetine and the higher dosage drug imipramine are no better than a placebo.

Medical News Today: Leukemia virus in cattle may raise risk for human breast cancer

A new study suggests bovine leukemia virus presents higher odds for human breast cancer than obesity, alcohol consumption or postmenopausal hormones.

Medical News Today: Can outdoor activities help prevent nearsightedness in children?

The rate of nearsightedness is increasing, especially in Asian countries. Now, new research suggests outdoor activities might help prevent the condition in children.

Medical News Today: Yoga may improve symptoms of arthritis

A new study suggests yoga may lead to improvements in physical and mental wellbeing for individuals with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Medical News Today: Bug sprays in the home a cancer risk for children

Exposure in the home to insecticides from sprays and foggers puts children at unnecessary risk for cancer development, a new study of previous research suggests.

Medical News Today: Antibacterial handwash 'no better than plain soap' for fighting germs

Antibacterial soaps are purchased by millions of consumers, who expect them to 'kill more germs.' But are they really more effective than plain soap?

Medical News Today: Almost 20% of high school seniors use hookahs

Researchers find nearly 1 in 5 senior high school students report using a hookah to smoke tobacco in the past year, with more than a third deemed regular users.

Medical News Today: Low vitamin D levels may increase risk for Alzheimer's

A new study suggests a link between Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency and cognitive function, with implications for Alzheimer's and dementia treatments.

Medical News Today: Could cocoa hold the key to Alzheimer's prevention?

A new review argues that dietary cocoa extract could be a therapeutic agent for Alzheimer’s disease and offers recommendations for future developments.

Medical News Today: Adults in their 50s should take aspirin daily for heart attack, stroke prevention

The USPSTF say adults aged 50-59 should take aspirin daily to prevent first stroke or heart attack, while taking the drug for at least 10 years may lower colorectal cancer risk.

Medical News Today: Outreach invitations boost HCC screening in cirrhosis patients

New research presented at a conference in Paris suggests outreach interventions may increase screening for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis.

Medical News Today: World's first 3D-printed ribs given to cancer patient

As the use of 3D technology gains pace in the clinical context, a new sternum and ribs have been created for a cancer patient in Spain.

Medical News Today: What is cord blood banking?

Cord blood banking involves collecting blood left in your newborn baby's umbilical cord and placenta and storing it for future medical use to possibly help treat illness.

Medical News Today: Mindfulness meditation linked to false memory recall

Researchers suggest just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation may impair the ability to correctly distinguish between the recall of real and imagined experiences.

Medical News Today: Prolonged sitting linked to increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

A link has been established between sedentary behavior and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, regardless of whether person does a high level of moderate to vigorous exercise.

Medical News Today: Mediterranean diet with olive oil linked to reduced risk of breast cancer

A study in Spain cautiously suggests that a Mediterranean diet with olive oil may help prevent breast cancer, compared with a low-fat diet.

Medical News Today: Robotic hand provides paralyzed man with 'near-natural' sense of touch

A robotic hand connected to the sensory and motor cortexes of the brain has allowed a 28-year-old paralyzed man to detect sense of touch with almost 100% accuracy.

Medical News Today: Link established between marijuana and prediabetes

New research from the University of Minnesota has established a ink between the lifelong or current use of marijuana and the development of prediabetes.

Medical News Today: Scientists uncover bacterial mechanism that links gum disease to heart disease

A new study shows how a bacterium involved in gum disease alters gene expression to increase the inflammation and plaque formation that leads to hardening of heart arteries.

Medical News Today: Hopping for 2 minutes a day may reduce risk of hip fracture

Our bones thin with age, and this is linked to higher fracture risk. Now, a new study shows hopping for 2 minutes a day may reduce the risk of hip fracture by raising bone density.

Medical News Today: Diet beverage drinkers make up the calories by snacking on unhealthy foods

People who drink diet beverages are likely to compensate for their perceived loss of calories by eating more discretionary foods such as cookies and ice cream.

Medical News Today: Awareness about cancer can double survival rates

A recent study shows that the better informed working patients are about their cancer, the greater their chances of coping and having a good outcome.

Medical News Today: How to breastfeed your baby

Learn the best way to breastfeed your baby comfortably with tips on obtaining a good latch, how to avoid pain and the best positions for successful breastfeeding.

Medical News Today: New research could lead breast, ovarian cancer prevention strategies away from surgery

One study identifies a molecule that could potentially reduce breast cancer risk, while in another, a team develops a mouse model in which to study new ways of preventing cancer.

Medical News Today: Gut microbes determine what diet is best for you

With a new mathematical model, researchers are able to explain how different levels of diversity in gut microbes lead to different responses to diets.

Medical News Today: Could eating vegetables reduce breast cancer risk?

Recent research suggests that luteolin, found naturally in some vegetables, could help counter the breast cancer-causing effects of combined hormone replacement therapy.

Medical News Today: Red wine compound found to stabilize Alzheimer's biomarker

A phase 2 trial for the resveratrol finds that the compound is safe to use in older adults but also stabilizes a biomarker that declines in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Medical News Today: Social media pressure may lead to anxiety, depression in teens

A new study suggests the pressure to be connected on social media 24 hours a day may lead to poor sleep quality for teens, as well as greater risk for anxiety and depression.

Medical News Today: Could longer school lunch periods encourage healthy eating?

Giving students more time to eat their lunch, new research suggests, may allow them to eat more of their meal and encourage healthier food choices.

Medical News Today: Higher fish consumption linked to reduced risk of depression

A recent meta-analysis suggests that high levels of fish consumption could lead to a lower risk of depression in both men and women.

Medical News Today: High blood pressure 'greatest risk factor for global death,' study finds

Researchers find high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death among men and women across the globe, followed by smoking and high body mass index.

Medical News Today: Low heart rate variability may influence PTSD risk

A study of US marines suggests the state of the autonomic nervous system - as indicated by heart rate variability - may influence the risk of developing PTSD on return from combat.

Medical News Today: Computer simulation of enzyme improves understanding of hepatitis C

By modeling the behavior of an enzyme that is important for hepatitis C virus replication, scientists are helping the search for a drug to attack the disease without side effects.

Medical News Today: Controlling gut bacteria may reduce gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy

Scientists have shown in mice that severe side effects caused by a commonly used chemotherapy drug can be reduced by controlling specific processes in the gut.

Medical News Today: Inadequate sleep linked to early signs of heart disease

Researchers find that extreme sleep durations and poor quality of sleep are linked with elevated levels of coronary artery calcium and arterial stiffness.

Medical News Today: What are the most common knee injuries?

Knee pain and swelling are common symptoms of a knee injury. Knees are often injured during sports, exercising or as a result of a fall. MNT looks at the most common knee injuries.

Medical News Today: Almost half the risk for testicular cancer is inherited, study finds

New research from the Institute of Cancer Research finds that almost 50% of the risk for testicular cancer is inherited - a rate that is far higher than with other cancers.

Medical News Today: Blood test could replace biopsy for cancer diagnosis

A new blood test proves almost 70% accurate in diagnosing cancer by identifying cancer-related gene mutations. Researchers say it could soon replace biopsy for some patients.

Medical News Today: Back to school: health tips for schoolchildren

In this Spotlight, we take a look at a number of health tips to help children heading back to the classroom stay as healthy as possible.

Medical News Today: Could Alzheimer's be transmitted through medical procedures?

Researchers find a banned human growth hormone procedure may have led to transmission of Alzheimer's proteins in some patients. Are people at risk with current medical procedures?

Medical News Today: WHO: child mortality under 6 million for first time

A WHO joint report says while global rates of under-5 deaths have plunged to under 50% of their 1990 levels, big challenges remain, especially in the period at or around birth.

Medical News Today: Review looks at treatments for severe premenstrual syndrome

As an aid to clinical decision-making, a new review looks at the evidence on proposed treatments for premenstrual dysphoric disorder - a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover potential biomarker for migraine in the blood

Researchers may have found a biomarker for episodic migraine in the blood, a discovery that could have implications for the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

Medical News Today: 10 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 10 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a prune and because of the formation of your baby’s vocal cords, he or she is able to make sounds.

Medical News Today: Why do so many mothers return to smoking after giving birth?

While many women stop smoking during pregnancy, most of them begin again within a year after giving birth. A new study investigates reasons for this.

Medical News Today: New drugs reawaken latent HIV to eradicate virus

In a new study, researchers reveal how they used a class of drugs called Smac mimetics to reawaken and destroy latent HIV, opening the door to a cure for the virus.

Medical News Today: Men with a high BMI at lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis

A high BMI in men and the type of fat men develop could be reducing their risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research from Sweden.

Medical News Today: Novel biodegradable implant 'captures' spreading cancer cells

A tiny biodegradable implant successfully halted cancer progression in mice by 'trapping' circulating cancer cells, preventing them from starting tumors in other parts of the body.

Medical News Today: Naturally occurring compounds could block protein behind age-related muscle loss

Naturally occurring compounds found in apple peel and green tomatoes could be harnessed to prevent age-related muscle wasting, according to the findings of a new study.

Medical News Today: Altering parasite genes to attack malaria in blood cells

Drug resistance is a major contributor to the worldwide malaria problem. Now, a new study suggests a new way to attack resistant parasites in the blood by disrupting key genes.

Medical News Today: Arthritis may increase risk of falling into poverty

A new study from Australia covering more than 4,000 adults suggests that developing arthritis may increase the risk of falling into poverty - especially for women.

Medical News Today: Outcomes for extremely preterm infants improved over last 20 years

A study reveals a number of improvements to the health outcomes of extremely preterm infants, such as an increase in survival without complications for those born at 25-28 weeks.

Medical News Today: Prevalence of diabetes in the US plateaus but remains high, study finds

Almost half the US adult population has diabetes or prediabetes, according to a new study. However, the study also reveals that diabetes prevalence in the country has leveled off.

Medical News Today: Is cheese good for you?

When it comes to cheese, you will either hear that it is good for you, or that it can harm your health. So which is true? MNT examines the case for and against cheese.

Medical News Today: Stroke brain damage could reveal key to treating addiction

New research reveals that smokers who had stroke in a specific region of the brain were considerably more likely to quit smoking that those whose strokes occurred elsewhere.

Medical News Today: Thousands of lives at risk from snake bites as doctors warn antivenom is running dry

The last batch of effective snake bite antivenom known as Fav-Afrique is due to run out in 2016 and a replacement is unlikely until at least 2018, warn MSF.

Medical News Today: Smoking cessation drug 'does not raise risk of heart disease, depression'

Contrary to previous reports, a new study suggests the widely used smoking cessation drug varenicline (Chantix) is not associated with heart disease, depression or self-harm.

Medical News Today: Drug that prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting wins FDA approval

Regulators have approved Varubi (rolapitant) to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, a side effect that can disrupt patients' lives and their therapy.

Medical News Today: Scientists map 1,000 molecular tools common to cells across tree of life

In mapping the instructions for making 1,000 protein complexes common to most animals, scientists offer a powerful tool for studying causes of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.

Medical News Today: Deadly melanoma discovery supports immunotherapy treatment for cancer

Research into desmoplastic melanoma by an international team of scientists based at UCSF points toward immunotherapy as an effective approach to treating cancer.

Medical News Today: New test developed to measure healthy aging

A new molecular test to calculate biological age could help clinicians to identify the people most at risk of age-related diseases.

Medical News Today: Researchers uncover biomarker that may help predict stomach cancer survival

A new study from China identifies an important biomarker in stomach cancer lesions that gives patients a more reliable indicator of their survival rates.

Medical News Today: Infants more likely to catch whooping cough from siblings than mothers

The AAP have found a shift in the source of transmission of pertussis from mothers to siblings and call for greater protection through booster vaccinations.

Medical News Today: Almost a fifth of students using e-cigarettes to vape cannabis

A recent study of high school students found that nearly 1 in 5 had used electronic cigarettes to vaporized cannabis or byproducts of the drug.

Medical News Today: Work stress 'damages health as much as secondhand smoke exposure'

Job stressors such as long work hours and and high job demands may harm health as much as secondhand smoke exposure, according to the findings of a new study.

Medical News Today: Motion sickness effectively treated with mild brain stimulation

Delivering a mild electrical current to the brain for 10 minutes may reduce motion sickness almost as well as strong medication without side effects such as drowsiness, study says.

Medical News Today: Making drugs more biodegradable to protect water resources

Researchers are working on a novel way to redesign commonly used drugs so they biodegrade in wastewater and do not pose harm to fish and other aquatic creatures.

Medical News Today: New way of looking at age could help prevent Alzheimer's

A new way of measuring age and health, based on genetics, could enable early diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer's and other diseases.

Medical News Today: Antipsychotic drugs linked to brain tissue loss in patients with schizophrenia

Long-term use of antipsychotic medications - particularly first-generation antipsychotics - may be associated with loss of gray matter in the brain, according to a new study.

Medical News Today: Vitamin C 'as effective as exercise' for obesity vascular health

A small study on the effects of vitamin C finds the supplement is as effective as exercise against a blood vessel-constricting protein, benefiting cardiovascular health.

Medical News Today: Neuroscientists locate 'alcoholism neurons' in the brain

Scientists have identified specific neuronal changes in mouse brains as a result of alcohol consumption, as well as finding a way to inhibit alcoholism.

Medical News Today: Drug successfully reverses effects of Alzheimer's in rats

While approved treatments for Alzheimer's disease only mask the symptoms, researchers have successfully reversed the effects of the condition in rats using a drug called IRL-1620.

Medical News Today: Psychiatric disorders contribute to violent reoffending in ex-prisoners

A major new longitudinal study suggests a link between psychiatric disorders and the incidence of violent reoffending by ex-prisoners.

Medical News Today: How can aspirin help to cure cancer?

Studies have suggested aspirin and other NSAIDs may help fight cancer if used alongside other immunotherapy treatments. Now, new research adds to the evidence.

Medical News Today: Prostate cancer: should PSA screening be routine?

In 2012, the USPSTF made a recommendation against routine PSA testing for prostate cancer - a move met with criticism. We look at the evidence for and against such testing.

Medical News Today: One third of children with ADHD diagnosed before age of 6

Researchers have found that a large number of children are diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at an early age, with recommended practices usually followed.

Medical News Today: Scientists map gene activity of human embryo's first days

By mapping the gene activity of the first few days of embryo development after fertilization, scientists hope - among other things - to open new avenues for fertility treatments.

Medical News Today: New type 2 diabetes drug may target glucose production in liver

A study of mice shows it may be possible to reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by shutting down a protein that controls glucose production in the liver.

Medical News Today: Infant exposure to anesthesia linked with changes in emotional behavior

A new study examining nonhuman primates suggests that repeat exposure to anesthesia in infants could lead to alterations in emotional behavior.

Medical News Today: Children of warmer, less controlling parents 'grow up to be happier'

Researchers have found that caring, less psychologically controlling approaches to parenting have a positive impact on a child's wellbeing throughout their life.

Medical News Today: Superbugs could be defeated by fecal transplantation

An animal study finds success with fecal stool transplantation against multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium.

Medical News Today: Bionic suit helps paralyzed man take voluntary steps

A paralyzed man has been able to move his legs voluntarily, making thousands of steps, thanks to a robotic step-training device and noninvasive spinal stimulation.

Medical News Today: No new HIV infections in large pre-exposure prophylaxis study

An observational study evaluating the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis found that no new cases of HIV infection occurred during an assessment period of 32 months.

Medical News Today: Breast cancer: study finds rise in double mastectomy among men

There has been a significant rise in double mastectomy among men with breast cancer, despite lack of evidence suggesting the procedure is beneficial, according to new research.

Medical News Today: Pulmonary hypertension patients can safely benefit from exercise, review suggests

Studies suggest exercise is safe and improves quality of life in patients with pulmonary hypertension - high blood pressure in the arteries between the heart and lungs.

Medical News Today: Gum disease treatment using blueberry extract in development

After finding extract of wild blueberries can help fight gum disease and reduce use of antibiotics, researchers are developing an oral device that slowly releases it.

Medical News Today: Potential skin cancer danger for lung transplant recipients with antifungal drug

Researchers suggest that a common drug prescribed to treat fungal infections could put lung transplant recipients at a higher risk of skin cancer.

Medical News Today: 10 best ways to boost fertility

Small changes to diet, timing of sex or even your lubricant can help increase fertility and the chances of conception. MNT looks at the 10 best ways to boost fertility.

Medical News Today: Deadliest form of brain cancer has potential for new therapy

Combined treatment using chemotherapy drug decitabine and genetically modified immune cells saw 50% effectiveness against glioblastoma in an early-stage animal study.

Medical News Today: Study links brain tangles and diabetes independently of Alzheimer's

Tangles - the abnormal twisting of the cellular filaments which hold the neuron in its proper shape - and diabetes may be linked independently of Alzheimer’s, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Breastfeeding brings benefits for mothers with MS

Recent research has found that breastfeeding may help mothers with multiple sclerosis to avoid relapses in the first 6 months after giving birth.

Medical News Today: 'Heart age' older than actual age for most Americans

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that 3 out of 4 adults in the US have estimated heart ages older than their chronological ages.

Medical News Today: Overweight, obesity in midlife linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer's

Researchers find individuals who are overweight or obese at the age of 50 may be at increased risk of earlier onset of Alzheimer's disease than those of a healthy weight.

Medical News Today: Scientists identify mechanism behind statin-induced muscle weakness

New research suggests a common side effect of statins that affects the muscles may be due to the cholesterol-lowering drugs' disruption of mitochondria function in muscle cells.

Medical News Today: Today's seniors are smarter but in poorer health, study finds

A new study finds that today's over-50s are performing better on cognitive tests, while their average physical and mental health is declining, compared with less than a decade ago.

Medical News Today: Study reveals how wasp venom kills cancer cells

Researchers have revealed that a component of wasp venom kills cancer cells by making holes in cancer cell membranes that allow important molecules to leak out.

Medical News Today: Synthetic tumor tissue helps model cancer biology

New, tissue-like, 3D microenvironment made of hydrogel offers cancer researchers a better way to study tumor growth and behavior than the current standard hard, flat plastic plate.

Medical News Today: Potential genetic test to aid autism diagnosis

Genetic testing of children with certain physical features of autism spectrum disorder may help to diagnose the cause of their condition.

Medical News Today: Men with unaggressive prostate tumors 'unlikely to develop, die from prostate cancer'

A new study from Johns Hopkins University finds the majority of men with low-risk prostate tumors are unlikely to progress to prostate cancer.

Medical News Today: Children should be informed about alcohol dangers from age 9, say experts

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents and pediatricians should inform children about the risks of alcohol use from the age of 9 years.

Medical News Today: Marijuana use surpasses cigarette use in US college students

A study investigating college student drug use has found that daily marijuana use has now surpassed daily cigarette smoking for the first time.

Medical News Today: Nearsightedness develops when kids with specific gene read a lot

Kids who carry a certain gene variant are likely to become nearsighted if they read for more than 1 hour a day, scientists suggest.

Medical News Today: Leukemia drug could be used to sabotage metabolism of cancer cells

Scientists may be able to force cancer cells to eliminate a crucial metabolic enzyme using a leukemia drug and another compound to disrupt the process of autophagy.

Medical News Today: 9 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 9 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a peanut and their heartbeat may be heard for the very first time with the use of a handheld doppler.

Medical News Today: Young women with diabetes 'have six-fold higher heart attack risk'

A new study examines data from over 7,000 women to evaluate the risk factors among younger women that are associated with cardiovascular disease.

Medical News Today: Lack of sleep could increase common cold risk

A new study has found that people who slept less than 5 hours a night were 4.5 times likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus than people who slept 7 or more hours.