Human - Health & Medicine

Human - Health & Medicine

04 February 2026
Health & Medicine

Russian Scientists Develop Nanomaterial to “Burn” Infection Sites and Tumors

TEHRAN (ANA)- Russian researchers have developed an innovative nanomaterial capable of generating heat when exposed to infrared radiation, offering a promising new approach to destroying cancer cells and bacterial infection sites.

New Drugs Outperform Traditional Treatments in Managing Type 2 Diabetes

TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study reveals that innovative medications for type 2 diabetes outperform long-standing traditional treatments, offering better blood sugar control and added cardiovascular and kidney benefits.

Nano-Based Disinfectant Solution Accelerates Wound Healing and Reduces Infection

TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company has introduced a nano-enabled wound cleansing and disinfectant solution based on colloidal silver, designed to reduce microbial load, eliminate biofilms, and accelerate wound healing, while simultaneously combating bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses.

Iran Aims to Become Regional Hub for Advanced Cancer Therapies

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s Motamed Cancer Research Center has announced significant advancements in innovative cancer treatments, including gene and immune-based therapies, as part of a broader strategy to establish the country as a regional leader in advanced medical technologies.

Scientists Uncover the Brain’s Secret for Coordinating Fast and Slow Information

TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study reveals how the human brain synchronizes signals that require split-second reactions with others that demand slower, deeper processing—offering fresh insights into cognition and mental health disorders.

Study Links Head Size to Risk of Dementia Later in Life

TEHRAN (ANA)- A nearly 30-year study of 700 elderly nuns in the United States has revealed a striking connection between head size, education, and the risk of developing dementia, highlighting that early-life factors may shape brain health decades later.

Nutrition and Sleep: Key Factors in Maintaining Cognitive Health

TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study suggests that combining adequate sleep with sufficient intake of B vitamins may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults, offering a simple yet effective approach to maintaining brain health in aging populations.

Iranian Firm Produces Special Drug for Treatment of SMA

TEHRAN (ANA)- An oral drug for SMA patients is now available to the Iranian patients with domestic production by a pharmaceutical company and only two percent of the world price.

Iran-Made Device diagnoses Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers Accurately

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of Iranian researchers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the University of Tehran, in collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, succeeded in designing and building a device for accurate diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal cancers that can distinguish high-risk lesions from low-risk lesions by using the principles of electrical impedance spectroscopy.

Running on Little Sleep? You’re Twice as Likely to Get Hurt

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers found that runners who sleep poorly face nearly double the injury risk compared to those who rest well.