Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of ...
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Sticking to Life’s Essential 8 slashes cancer risk, major study shows
A decade-long study of over 48,000 workers reveals that sticking to optimal lifestyle habits dramatically lowers the risk of several ...
White wine vs. red wine: Which poses a greater cancer risk?
Think red wine is safer? A new study shows both red and white wines carry similar cancer risks—but white wine ...
Semi-synthetic bile acid could be a promising therapeutic option for TH17-mediated intestinal diseases
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A ...
Study demonstrates successful gene therapy for maple syrup urine disease
A study led by UMass Chan researchers demonstrated that a gene therapy to correct a mutation that causes maple syrup ...
Microphysiological systems in drug discovery
What are the challenges of drug development? Drug development is a very challenging and often arduous process with many associated ...
Vitamin E significantly improves liver health in MASH patients, new study finds
New research shows that Vitamin E therapy significantly enhances liver function and reduces inflammation in MASH patients, providing a safer ...
Lifestyle and environmental factors play bigger role in health and premature death than genetics
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle ...
Low-dose semaglutide reduces alcohol consumption and cravings in early trial
Study finds significant reductions in drinks per drinking day and alcohol craving, with potential benefits for smoking reduction Study: Once-Weekly ...
Contraceptive pill could help reduce risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests
It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the ...