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Columbia University researchers have identified specialized neurons in mice that signal when to stop eating, offering potential new avenues for obesity treatment, SciTech Daily reported. Located in the brainstem, these neurons integrate sensory and hormonal cues, marking a significant advancement…

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that immunotherapy, commonly used to treat advanced cancers, can also significantly reduce sunspots and skin cancers. The study monitored 23 patients receiving intravenous immunotherapy for cancers such as melanoma, lung, tonsillar, and…

A global study conducted by researchers from the University of British Columbia and Harvard Medical School has found that only 6.9% of individuals with mental health or substance use disorders receive effective treatment, SciTech Daily reported. Analyzing survey data from…

A new study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 suggests that flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke by up to 44% and atrial fibrillation (AFib) by 12%, SciTech Daily reported.…

A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine highlights air pollution as a major factor driving the rise of lung cancer among non-smokers, particularly affecting women and populations in Southeast Asia. The research, released on World Cancer Day, found…

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally, according to the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report by the American Heart Association (AHA) as published in an article on Earth.com. The report reveals that cardiovascular disease…

Researchers from the University of Washington and the Technical University of Denmark have developed new proteins using computational design to neutralize dangerous snake venom toxins, signaling a breakthrough in antivenom solutions, SciTech Daily reported. Each year, over 2 million people…

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a groundbreaking cancer treatment using small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from natural killer (NK) cells, Techno-Science reported. These vesicles target the DR5 receptor on tumor cells, triggering apoptosis, a process where cancer…

Researchers in Scotland have found patterns suggesting that air pollution exposure in early life may increase the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, later in life, The Guardian said. The study tracked over 1,000 individuals born in 1936 near…

A new study suggests that gum disease may disrupt brain activity and increase the risk of cognitive decline, potentially contributing to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Anhui Medical University in China found that individuals with moderate-to-severe gum disease experienced…