Can aspirin help treat cancer?
A systematic review of 71 studies suggests that regular aspirin intake may help treat cancers such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.
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What lies at the dark core of the human psyche?
At the bottom of all negative personality traits, there is the same driving factor, some researchers argue. A new study explains what this ‘dark core’ is.
Read moreSome cancer therapies may avert cardiovascular disease
Drugs that are currently used for cancer may thwart cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to a new study.
Read moreParkinson’s: New molecule can stop neural damage
Researchers from Spain have now identified a molecule that could stop the development of Parkinson’s disease and reverse neurodegeneration.
Read moreExercise could benefit early-onset Alzeimer’s
New research supports the idea that physical activity delays cognitive decline and other changes in the rare early-onset form of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Letter from the Editor: Embracing change
As autumn settles in, Managing Editor Honor Whiteman discusses the importance of change and reflects on the improvements MNT have made this year.
Read moreOvarian cancer: Newer birth control pills may lower risk
A large study examines the effect of newer combined oral contraceptives on the risk of ovarian cancer among women of reproductive age.
Read moreGenetics may determine severe alcohol withdrawal
The sudden cessation of drinking in people with harmful drinking habits leads to withdrawal symptoms. But how do genes influence symptom severity?
Read moreWe may not need to rely on antibiotics to treat UTIs
New research has discovered that targeting cellulose may reduce ? or even completely do away with ? the need to take antibiotics to treat some infections.
Read moreWhatsApp co-founder: “I sold my users’ privacy” to Facebook
“I made a choice and a compromise,” Brian Acton said about the 2014 sale to Facebook for $22 billion
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