Imagine being able to target a nerve responsible for chronic pain without undergoing surgery to implant a bulky medical device. Researchers in Abu Dhabi have developed a tiny injectable technology that could eventually offer a different approach to treating persistent pain and certain movement disorders. The device is about the size of a small seed …
A treatment designed to travel through the nose has produced an intriguing result in brain aging research. Scientists reported that an experimental nasal spray reduced inflammation, improved cellular energy function and restored memory performance in preclinical models within weeks. The findings raise an important question about whether some age-related changes in the brain could eventually …
For people living with advanced blindness, even the ability to detect an object or locate a doorway could make a meaningful difference in everyday life. Now, researchers have reported encouraging results from an experimental treatment that helped some blind patients regain limited visual abilities. The technique combines gene therapy with specialized goggles to help surviving …
A mother spent years wondering whether something she ate during pregnancy had caused her son to be born with thick hair covering parts of his face and body. The unusual appearance left her questioning whether she had brought a curse upon her family, especially after people in her community encouraged her fears. Alma, a mother …
When Dr Imogen Brooks lost most of her tongue to cancer at just 26, the challenges did not end when her treatment was over. Although surgeons reconstructed her tongue, the effects of radiotherapy later made speaking clearly a daily struggle, leaving her frustrated by conversations that once came naturally. Now, a bespoke artificial tongue developed …
Lifting weights could offer an unexpected benefit for people hoping to stay healthier as they grow older. New research suggests resistance training may influence how old the brain appears, while a separate long-term study links regular strength workouts to a lower risk of premature death. The findings have drawn attention to two important questions about …
At just 21, Megan Dixon is facing one of the most difficult decisions of her life after years of severe pain, neurological symptoms, and the loss of her mobility. Her legs have remained locked in position for years, leaving her knees so badly damaged that doctors have reportedly told her amputation is now her only …
Cancer cells can sometimes find a way to survive the very drugs designed to stop them, leaving researchers searching for new ways to fight back. Now, scientists investigating drug-resistant lung cancer have uncovered an unexpected possibility involving mebendazole, a medicine commonly used to treat parasitic worm infections. When researchers combined it with a targeted cancer …
Two people with glaucoma have shown early signs of improved vision after receiving an experimental treatment designed to rejuvenate damaged cells in the eye. Just eight weeks after the procedure, researchers observed improvements in the participants’ ability to detect lights in parts of their visual fields where they had previously struggled. The findings have raised …
Have you ever walked into a room and sensed tension before anyone said a word? Perhaps you notice a subtle change in someone’s voice, replay conversations long after they end, or feel emotionally drained after spending time in a crowded place. If these experiences sound familiar, there is a psychological trait that may help explain …
Two existing cancer medications have caught researchers’ attention after experiments suggested they could help reverse some of the brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. When scientists combined the drugs in mice, they observed reduced harmful protein buildup and improvements in learning and memory, offering a new direction in the search for treatments. The medications are …
Imagine being able to repair damaged tooth enamel instead of relying entirely on fillings to restore your teeth. Scientists are developing a new protein-based gel that could bring that possibility closer to reality, offering a different approach to one of the biggest challenges in dental care. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human …