Wireless retinal implant helps blind patients see again

A tiny wireless retinal implant has helped restore central vision in people with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to results published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Advanced…

ChatGPT as a therapist? New study reveals serious ethical risks

As more people seek mental health advice from ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), new research suggests these AI chatbots may not be ready for that role. The study…

A bold new plan could finally cure type 1 diabetes

At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), researcher Leonardo Ferreira, Ph.D., is leading an ambitious effort to change how type 1 diabetes (T1D) is treated. Backed by $1 million…

Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible early dementia

Teens and young adults who survive cancer appear to age more quickly than people their same age who have never had the disease, according to new research. Scientists found signs…

BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Known as “corridor care”, patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. Source link

Why a good night's sleep starts in the morning

Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day. Source link

Scientists discover the genetic switch that keeps your organs healthy

Scientists at the University of Liège have identified a crucial genetic regulator that allows macrophages to fully mature and help maintain organ health. This regulator, called MafB, acts as a…

Scientists reveal why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer

Polyamines are naturally produced molecules present in all living cells. They play a vital role in basic biological functions, including cell growth and specialization. In recent years, scientists have focused…

I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously. Source link

New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue

Researchers at Oregon State University have created a new nanomaterial designed to destroy cancer cells from the inside. The material activates two separate chemical reactions once inside a tumor cell,…