Blood test can diagnose brain cancer in less than 1 hour

"Our hope is that if early detection [of brain cancer] is more feasible, then there is an increased chance of survival."

Brandi Wampler-Notre Dame • futurity
Aug. 29, 2024 ~6 min

Skin and hair products may put pregnant women, babies at risk

"These everyday products that we think are safe may be actually harming us and our babies at a critical time during pregnancy."

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
Aug. 29, 2024 ~5 min


Multiple sclerosis may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

A new study finds evidence that MS patients are less likely to have amyloid plaques, an Alzheimer's disease hallmark, than adults without MS.

Mark Reynolds - Wash. U. in St. Louis • futurity
Aug. 29, 2024 ~7 min

What are the impacts of repeated wildfire and smoke exposure?

New research digs into the physical, mental, and economic impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure.

UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 29, 2024 ~5 min

How to protect yourself and your family from dangerous falls

An expert explains why falls are so dangerous for older adults and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
Aug. 27, 2024 ~8 min

How the COVID virus enters human cells

New findings about how COVID enters our cells could inform the development of more effective vaccines as additional variants emerge.

Yale • futurity
Aug. 27, 2024 ~7 min

Can stuff in rosemary extract fight cocaine addiction?

"Our study deepens our understanding of the basic brain mechanisms that increase vulnerability to substance use disorder-related outcomes..."

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~4 min

A shot could treat high blood sugar in people with long COVID

Researchers have discovered that the COVID vaccine could treat a lingering health challenge faced by some with long COVID: high blood sugar.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~5 min


Expert: Only half of people with social anxiety seek treatment

A new book digs into how social anxiety can limit friendships and lead to loneliness and depression.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~6 min

Type 2 diabetes increased by nearly 20% in 10 years

"Diabetes is increasing day by day in the US, and it will increase even more in the coming years."

Leigh Hataway U. Georgia • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~5 min

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