Science and Technology

Early antibiotic use disrupts immune development in infants

A new study by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has found that early exposure to antibiotics may impair the development of an infant's immune system, and a natural metabolite may be key to reversing the damage.

Published: 14 July 2025, 21:15

Prostate cancer treatment as recommended helps most men survive the disease

Most men who are treated for prostate cancer according to current guidelines have good survival rates, and most die from causes unrelated to prostate cancer.

Published: 14 July 2025, 21:07

Alzheimer's biomarkers in the brain can be detected as early as middle age

A Finnish population study has found that signs associated with Alzheimer's disease may already be detectable in the brain in middle age.

Published: 14 July 2025, 19:06

New blood test predicts MS risk years before symptoms appear

A team of researchers from the Medical University of Vienna has developed a blood test that can accurately identify people at risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) several years before the first symptoms appear.

Published: 14 July 2025, 18:23

Taking blood pressure medication before bed helps better control blood pressure during the day and night

A study conducted by scientists from Sichuan University (China) has shown that taking antihypertensive drugs before bedtime improves nighttime blood pressure control compared with taking them in the morning in patients with hypertension.

Published: 14 July 2025, 18:18

Scientists have discovered why we reach for food for spiritual comfort

We think we eat "comfort foods" for pleasure, but science shows that boredom and the need for mental stimulation are exactly what pushes us to the candy drawer.

Published: 14 July 2025, 13:47

New drug could help the brain heal damage on its own

Researchers at the University of Georgia have found a new drug that can enhance the brain's ability to repair itself after injury. The discovery could lead to significant advances in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Published: 13 July 2025, 22:14

Liquid biopsy with RNA modification analysis detects early stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy

Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a more sensitive liquid biopsy test that uses RNA instead of DNA to detect cancer.

Published: 13 July 2025, 21:59

From COVID to Cancer: New Home Test Detects Diseases with Astonishing Accuracy

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a test that combines a natural evaporation process called the “coffee ring effect” with plasmonics and artificial intelligence to accurately detect disease biomarkers in just minutes.

Published: 13 July 2025, 21:52

Even moderate consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of chronic diseases

Even when consumed in moderation, ultra-processed foods are associated with a measurable increase in the risk of chronic disease, according to research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.

Published: 13 July 2025, 20:17