Aspirin may help some breast cancer survivors, but changes in DNA may mean harm for others

Chemical changes in DNA -- called methylation -- in blood and breast cancer tumors may modify aspirin's role in mortality risk.

High intake of caffeinated beverages raises the odds of triggering a migraine headache

A new study in The American Journal of Medicine links high daily intake of caffeinated beverages with the onset of migraine headaches on the same or next day.

Consuming more plant-based foods linked to better heart health

Diets higher in plant foods and lower in animal foods were linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

Erectile dysfunction linked with loss of work productivity

Evaluating the association of erectile dysfunction (ED) with work productivity loss, activity impairment and health‐related quality of life.

New hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients

An injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks.

Dietary choline is linked to reduced risk of dementia

Moderate egg intake has been associated with better cognitive performance in observational studies.

World-first insulin sensor technology will provide better diabetes care

UC Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase is developing world-first insulin sensor technology to enable ‘right now’ measurement for those overseeing type 2 diabetes.

New stem cell combination could help to repair damaged hearts

A combination of heart cells derived from human stem cells could be the answer to developing a desperately-needed treatment for heart failure.

Consuming rye is healthy because of an interplay of microbes

The study used a metabolomics approach to analyze metabolites found in food and the human body.

A combination immune therapy could reduce genital herpes

Yale scientists have shown that a combination of a vaccine and a medicated cream is a promising strategy to diminish the recurrence of genital herpes drastically.

‘Tickle’ therapy could help slow down the effects of ageing

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Vaccinations not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis

Big-data analysis shows no correlation between vaccinations and MS.

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