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Artificial retina may treat one of the main causes of vision loss in adults

December 15, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that gets worse over time and can lead to total blindness in its later stages, making it one of the leading causes of vision loss in older people. A new treatment developed by researchers in Spain holds real potential to … [Read more...] about Artificial retina may treat one of the main causes of vision loss in adults

Study finds older people today are smarter and stronger than 30 years ago

September 23, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

With the great advancements, humanity has made in terms of our understanding of the human body and in terms of new medical technology, you might be safe to assume that older people today are healthier than those just a few decades ago. But now we have proof thanks to a compelling … [Read more...] about Study finds older people today are smarter and stronger than 30 years ago

Research funded by Ice Bucket Challenge leads to new treatment for ALS

September 4, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Well, apparently the more than $200 million raised worldwide through the challenge helped fund an experimental medication that may slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Although this medication is not a cure, it … [Read more...] about Research funded by Ice Bucket Challenge leads to new treatment for ALS

Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells

September 4, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Honeybees hold the key to our agricultural systems, but it turns out they may also have other amazing healing powers. A study from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research shows honeybee venom could treat triple-negative breast cancer, a type that currently has limited … [Read more...] about Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells

Could “antivitamins” be the cure to antibiotic resistance?

August 28, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

The first naturally-occurring bacteria killer, penicillin, was discovered nearly a century ago and with it came the advent of a new class of medicines: antibiotics. Bacterial infections were the leading cause of death at the time, and the new drugs gave doctors a way to combat … [Read more...] about Could “antivitamins” be the cure to antibiotic resistance?

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