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Stroke-Linked Reading Disorder Discovery Sparks Hope for New Treatments ———————————— A new study from Georgetown University has identified the cause of reading difficulties that often follow a stroke, offering fresh hope for more effective treatments. According to Daily Science, researchers…

Scientists Disable Cancer Cells’ “Superpower” in Novel Treatment Approach ————————————– In a new approach to cancer treatment, scientists at Northwestern University have developed a strategy that doesn’t directly kill tumors but instead targets the cancer cells’ ability to adapt and…

Harvard Scientists Suggest Lithium Deficiency Could Be Key to Stopping Alzheimer’s ——————————— According to an article by SciTech Daily, a study by Harvard Medical School scientists, published in the journal Nature, suggests that a deficiency of lithium in the brain…

New Breath Sensor Could Simplify Diabetes Diagnosis …………….. Diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes may soon be as simple as breathing, according to a report by MedicalXpress. A research team led by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, associate professor at Penn State, has developed…

Stanford Team Develops Method to Turn Long IV Drips into Quick Injections ……………… Researchers at Stanford University have created a new technology that could transform drugs requiring lengthy intravenous infusions into quick injections deliverable in seconds, medical outlets reported. The…

Women with Alzheimer’s possess unusually low omega fatty acid levels, study finds ————————————– A study has found that women with Alzheimer’s disease have unusually low levels of omega fatty acids, a pattern not observed in men with the disease, The…

New inhaler promises asthma treatment forever ——————————— A new asthma inhaler, Airsupra, has shown promising results in reducing severe asthma attacks and oral steroid use, Earth.com reported. Unlike traditional rescue inhalers that contain only albuterol, Airsupra combines albuterol with budesonide,…

Mount Everest Air Offers Clues to Parkinson’s Treatment ————————— Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Mass General Brigham have found that a low-oxygen environment, similar to the air at Mount Everest’s base camp, may offer clues…

Spanish Researchers Report Promising Baldness Treatment ——————————— Spanish scientists have unveiled a promising new baldness therapy combining stem cells and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), Khaama Press reported. The technique, tested successfully on mice, may offer a future treatment for androgenetic alopecia,…

Study Links ADHD Medication to Lower Risk of Suicidal Behaviors and Other Risks —————————— A large-scale study in Sweden suggests a strong link between ADHD medication and a reduced risk of several negative outcomes, including suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport…