A study has shown how lung capacity evolves from childhood to old age. Until now, it was thought that lung function increased until it peaked at around 20-25 years of age, after which it stabilized.

Cell phone bans in schools are working—at least as far as keeping kids off their phones during school, according to a new working paper. But the bans, which have been touted by researchers, educators ...

April 7 (Reuters) - Insmed (INSM.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday it ‌would discontinue the development of its treatment for a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, after the drug failed a mid-stage ...

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A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of the side effects linked to popular medications like Ozempic. Researchers at ...

A new study suggests a substance in python blood could lead to new weight loss therapies for humans. The mice given the substance lost 9% of their body weight over 28 days. Scientists believe this ...

CU Boulder researchers have discovered an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps the snakes consume enormous meals and go months without eating yet remain metabolically healthy. The ...

Marc Elia, Chairman, introduced Dr. [indiscernible] as the new Chief Medical Officer, noting, "While Michael is unable to join our call this morning, I'm sure many of you will enjoy hearing from him ...

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in diagnoses at later stages of the disease. By Rebecca Robbins and Gina Kolata A ...

Angus reports on the basic research, clinical science, and drug development that may transform survival and quality of life for patients, as well as developments affecting the cancer community. You ...

The delayed first test of SpaceX’s upgraded Starship rocket is now slated for mid-March, according to a post from CEO Elon Musk on his social media site X. This third version of Starship, or V3, is ...