Scientists Uncover One of the Driving Forces of Alzheimer’s Disease – New Target for Treatment
New research explored how a protein called tau, critical to Alzheimer’s, turns from normal to a diseased state. This discovery presents a new target to…
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Body vs. Brain: Scientists Discover Evidence for an Autoimmune Cause of Schizophrenia
Scientists identify an autoantibody that may cause schizophrenia in some individuals. Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have discovered that some people with…
Caltech’s Nanoparticle Vaccine Protects Against a Wide Range of COVID-19-Causing Variants and Related Viruses
A new type of vaccine provides protection against a variety of SARS-like betacoronaviruses, including COVID-19 variants, in mice and monkeys, according to a new study…
New COVID-19 Antiviral Medications That Could Prevent Other Coronaviruses From Causing Havoc
Speeding up the search for effective new COVID-19 antivirals. An arsenal of measures to prevent and treat viral infections is needed for the world to…
Scientists Show Effectiveness of Migraine Drug for Weight Loss
Mice taking triptan migraine drugs ate less and lost more weight than other animals. A commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, triptans, may also be…
Increased Risk of Serious Blood Clots Up to Six Months After COVID-19
Research uncovered an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) up to six months after covid-19 infection, deep vein thrombosis (a…
How a Potentially Deadly Gas Could Help Fight Inflammation
Foams that incorporate small amounts of carbon monoxide gas could be delivered to the GI tract to combat colitis and other conditions. Carbon monoxide is…
Eyestrain? How to Relax Your Eyes
Modern life isn’t always kind to your eyes. Many devices, like computers, phones, and tablets, emit blue light that may cause eyestrain. Focusing on detail-driven…
Harvard Doctors Discover That a Common Drug Can “Turn On” Gene That Causes Cancer
Scientists propose a strategy for early intervention to enhance treatment outcomes. Hypomethylating agents (HMA) are currently used as a first-line treatment for individuals with myelodysplastic…
A Surprisingly Common Condition Has Been Linked to Dementia
Scientists have linked dementia in the elderly to an unexpected candidate: sarcopenic obesity Over 15% of Japanese adults over 65 suffer from dementia, a severe…
Feeling Younger Isn’t Just Psychological – It Has Health Benefits
Even in old age, feeling youthful may reduce the likelihood of physical impairment and illness The phrase “you’re only as old as you feel” is…
A New Method To Unleash Cancer-Killing T-Cells
Researchers discover a new mechanism for activating cancer-killing T cells Researchers have made significant progress in the discovery and administration of cancer immunotherapies, which employ…
We’re in Worse Health Than We Thought: Less Than 7% of Adults Have Good Cardiometabolic Health
Researchers at Tufts University found that most U.S. adults rate poorly across five components of heart and metabolic health, with clear racial disparities. Scientists have…
Uncontrolled Diabetes Can Accelerate Heart Failure by 3 Years
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study demonstrates how uncontrolled diabetes can advance heart failure from early-stage to late-stage Uncontrolled diabetes may significantly raise the risk of…
Fentanyl Has Been Shown To Cause Autism-Like Behavior in a Harvard-Funded Study
A new study provides insight into how the opioid analgesic fentanyl induces autism-like behavior One of the most often administered analgesics in hospitals is fentanyl,…
Researchers Have Found a Way To “Turn Off” Peanut Allergies
Immune changes can cause peanut allergy remission The potential of new, more focused allergy treatments is now possible thanks to the identification of the key…
Eye Stimulation Promises “Remarkable” Treatment for Depression and Dementia
Researchers discover non-invasive stimulation of the eye for depression and dementia. Scientists have discovered that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like…
The Most Underrated Exercise You Can Do Right Now
America has an obesity problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 41.9% of Americans were obese in 2020. The problem is not just…
