Multiple Sclerosis Research Could Help Repair Damage Affecting Nerves

Multiple sclerosis treatments that repair damage to the brain could be developed thanks to new research. More...

Study First to Identify Heart Attack-Causing Plaque in Living Patients

Scientists may be closer to predicting who is at risk for a heart attack, according to a recently published Spectrum Health study. More...

Study confirms link between omega-3 fatty acids and increased prostate cancer risk

A second large, prospective study by scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has confirmed the link between high blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and an increased risk of prostate cancer. More...

Exercise reorganizes the brain to be more resilient to stress

Physical activity reorganizes the brain so that its response to stress is reduced and anxiety is less likely to interfere with normal brain function, according to a research team based at Princeton University. More..

What Do Rotten Eggs and Colon Cancer Have in Common?

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that hydrogen sulfide -- the pungent-smelling gas produced by rotten eggs -- is a key player in colon cancer metabolism, and a potential target for therapies for the disease. More...