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Two drugs already approved by the FDA for cancer treatment may hold the key to reversing Alzheimer’s disease in patients, experts say.  Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) believe that letrozole, a hormone-based breast cancer drug, and irinotecan, a lung and colon cancer chemotherapy medication, can help reverse brain damage caused by the incurable neurodegenerative disease.    In …

In efforts to beat Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are looking at existing drugs that could tackle the condition, and a new study identifies two promising candidates that are currently used to treat cancer. Already approved by regulators in the US – meaning potential clinical trials for Alzheimer’s could start sooner – the drugs are letrozole (usually used to treat breast cancer) …

With non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affecting a significant portion of adults, experts suggest adopting lifestyle changes for liver health. Reducing sugar intake, incorporating intermittent fasting, and increasing physical activity are crucial. A diet rich in protein and fiber, while avoiding refined carbs, alongside weight loss, can significantly improve liver function and reverse NAFLD, emphasizing the importance of early intervention. …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly affecting young adults due to poor lifestyles, potentially leading to severe liver conditions. Adopting a Mediterranean diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and achieving gradual weight loss are crucial steps. Reducing sugar and refined carbohydrate intake, along with drinking coffee, can also significantly improve liver health and reduce the risk of NAFLD. Liver …

Wild tomatoes rooted on the raw lava of Fernandina and Isabela Islands have done something biologists once filed under “nearly impossible,” reviving a molecular defense that disappeared from their relatives millions of years ago during species evolution. The phenomenon has been traced to a tiny tweak in the plants’ chemistry, and it now stands as the clearest plant example of …

NAD plus supplements are gaining attention on social media thanks to a claim that they “reverse” the aging process. NAD plus is a compound that naturally exists in your body and is responsible for keeping your skin looking youthful. However, as you age, its levels decrease, so it stands to reason that a supplement could help counteract that. Many people …

Image by Getty / Futurism The first-ever human trial exploring the use of stem cell therapy to reverse hearing loss is about to be under way, after getting the go-ahead from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Conducted by researchers from the University of Sheffield who formed their own spin-out company, the treatment targets sensorineural hearing loss, which …