HEALTH
Brain Stimulating Helmet is 'Paradigm Shift' For Neuroscience
The device can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery and could transform the treatment of Parkinson's and depression.
Russia Cancer Vaccine: What To Know About Enteromix Claims
Researchers reportedly observed reductions in tumor size and slowed tumor progression—in the range from 60 to 80 percent.
Mom Sees Toddler Is Walking 'A Little Funny'—Then Comes Diagnosis
"We all carry fears about our children's health and safety, but you never truly believe something will happen until it does," Ashleigh Blumthal told Newsweek.
Millennial Woman Spends 3 Months Coughing—Then Gets Devastating Diagnosis
Aurora Lucas explained to Newsweek that her age and insurance policy made it difficult for her to obtain the necessary testing.
Scientists Can Now Use Glue Gun To Repair Broken Bones
The new tool can create customized bone grafts in a matter of minutes, which could help reduce operative times and improve efficiency of procedures.
ALS: Scientists Identify Disease From Single Hair Strand
"Eventually the hope is that it extends patients' lives but also increases the quality of their lives," study author Manish Arora told Newsweek.
Ozempic Could Reduce Cocaine Addiction
"This is the first trial showing semaglutide's potential as a drug for cocaine dependence," said study author and pharmacology professor Elisabet Jerlhag.
Adding Salt to Meals May Increase Risk of Hearing Loss
Research has suggested that reducing salt intake may help preserve hearing, especially in younger adults.
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline
While researchers detected this link in middle aged people generally, they found it was even stronger in people with diabetes.
Extreme Morning Sickness Leading Women to Consider Abortion, Study Finds
"Many women are not getting the support or relief they need, and that's something we must urgently address," said professor Luke Grzeskowiak.
Scientists Uncover 'Hidden' Subtype of Multiple Sclerosis
Providing evidence for a new online MS assessment tool, researchers discovered the overlooked subtype in patients of all ages.
Scientists Invent Patch That Makes Pimples 'Disappear' Pain-Free
A two-stage painless pimple patch set with an array of tiny spikes grabs onto pimples and delivers antibacterial or anti-inflammatory compounds.
Heart Attack Breakthrough Will 'Reshape' 40-Year Practice, Scientists Claim
A commonly given medication after heart attack may offer no clinical benefit to some patients—and could even cause women worse outcomes.
Zapping White Blood Cells Makes Them Heal Body Faster
This may help treat chronic wounds or diabetic ulcers—and one day maybe degenerative diseases, nerve damage and bone fractures too.
Alzheimer's: At-Home Brainwave Test Offers Early Warning
The accessible technology, say researchers, opens the door to wider screening and more prompt intervention for Alzheimer's disease.
Forget Aspirin: This Drug May Be Better For Heart Disease
Scientists have demonstrated that a common blood thinner is more effective than aspirin—and just as safe—for patients with coronary artery disease.
'Upgraded' Stethoscope Diagnoses Heart Problems in Just 15 Seconds
The smart stethoscope "quickly delivers" an indication of whether someone has heart failure, atrial fibrillation or heart valve disease.
Genetic Test Can Reveal Risk of Late-Life Depression
In a world-first study. scientists discovered that genetics still play a "surprising" role in depression in people over 70.
Surprising Cause of Life-Threatening Food Allergies Revealed
Scientists believe the discovery could offer a new preventive or therapeutic approach for food-triggered anaphylaxis.
Autism: 'No Strong Evidence' That Alternative Interventions Work
Researchers assessed 19 practices, including acupuncture, animal-assisted interventions, herbal medicine and music therapy.
Breakthrough Paves Way to First-Ever Broad-Spectrum Antiviral
At present, "no such early intervention exists for the viruses that could cause the next pandemic," professor Adam Braunschweig told Newsweek.
Map Shows Rising COVID Cases as Stratus Variant Spreads
The new COVID-19 strainalso known as XFG—is a "variant under monitoring" by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Could This Be the New Ozempic?
A new drug has shown significant promise as an effective diabetes and weight loss treatment—and can be produced more cheaply.
HIV: Monthly PrEP Drug Candidate Shows Promise
PrEP reduces the risk of HIV, but current options need to be taken either daily in pill form or through an injection by a healthcare provider to last longer.