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Injectable goo could fix joints without surgery, early study suggests
New research shows that an injectable goo can repair cartilage damage in animals' joints within six months. Scientists are now developing the tech for use in humans.
What is doping? And which performance-enhancing drugs are banned?
Many drugs are forbidden for use by athletes in major international competitions, such as the Olympics. Here's why.
Genetically engineered 'mind control' parasite could deliver drugs to the brain
Scientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.
Rare 'stiff person syndrome' treated with reconfigured cancer therapy
A case study shows how a therapy typically used for cancer could be adapted to treat a disorder that Céline Dion recently disclosed she has.
Malaria drug may treat root cause of PCOS, early study hints
A study in humans and lab animals suggests that an antimalarial drug might treat the root cause of PCOS symptoms.
New blood test could flag Parkinson's disease years before symptoms, study hints
By analyzing the proteins in the blood, a new blood test and AI tool can identify which at-risk patients are most likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
Melatonin may stave off age-related vision loss, study hints
A large new analysis has tied the use of supplemental melatonin to a lower risk of developing one of the most common age-related causes of vision loss.
New RSV shots tied to rare nervous system disorder — should you worry?
There's been some reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in older adults who got the vaccines. But health officials still recommend that this population get the shots, in consultation with their doctors.
