Cart is empty Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Year’s resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds.
‘Rabbit fever’ infections have risen 56% in past decade, CDC reports
Cases of a bacterial infection called “rabbit fever” have been increasing during the past decade.
Newborn brain circuit stabilizes gaze: Discovery may guide future research into eye movement, balance disorders
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.
Experts warn of growing risks as bird flu cases rise
A Canadian teen’s severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, which has seen a steady rise in human cases across the U.S.
Clinical trial shows cancer-preventing topical immunotherapy trains immune system to fight precancers
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous cell carcinoma, with benefits lasting five years after treatment. This therapy is the first to activate specific components of the adaptive immune system, particularly CD4+ T helper cells, which are not known to be involved in traditional cancer treatments.
Discovery of ‘pliancy genes’ showcases role of latent epigenetic programs in retinal recovery
The retina is a dynamic tissue of the eye made up of many different types of cells. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital used single-cell sequencing techniques to study retinal cells called Müller glia, showing that these cells have a unique set of “pliancy genes” that are open and accessible to gene expression machinery without being expressed.
ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence
A prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be repurposed as the first pharmacotherapy for people with methamphetamine dependence, according to a study published in Addiction.
Most UK doctors suffer from ‘compassion fatigue’: poll
Seven out of 10 UK family doctors are worn out and suffering from “compassion fatigue”, finding it hard to empathize with their patients, a poll published Thursday said.
A ‘ticking time bomb’ for liver cancer: Liver cells’ self-defense mechanism against cancer may backfire
Scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the development of liver cancer, the sixth most frequently diagnosed cancer and fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Q&A: Malaria fight needs whole-of-society approach
From fixing open gutters to educating kids about the importance of bed nets, a “whole-of-society” approach is needed to successfully shut down malaria, according to Michael Adekunle Charles, CEO of RBM Partnership to End Malaria—a global grouping of more than 500 organizations dedicated to fighting the disease.