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Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has signed a major deal worth up to $2 billion for the rights to a new obesity and diabetes drug, the company announced March 24.

The measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have surpassed a combined 370 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.

Bad breath can be an unwelcome distraction in social and intimate moments. Whether you are on a first date, attending an important meeting or simply spending time with loved ones, fresh breath plays a crucial role in making a good impression. While most people associate bad breath with certain foods like garlic, onions or spicy dishes, they are not the main cause. In reality, studies show that in 80–90% of cases, the main issue is poor oral hygiene and bacterial buildup in the mouth.

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the mechanism by which posterior spinal fixation, a technique that fixes the infected vertebrae by sandwiching them between normal vertebrae, suppresses infection in pyogenic spondylodiscitis using animal models.

New research from the University of Jyväskylä reveals that music can make exercise feel easier, can boost endurance, and helps build lasting movement habits. By shifting the focus from obligation to enjoyment, music offers a simple yet effective way to stay active.

The debate on nature versus nurture has never ceased, particularly in discussions about neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These lifelong conditions emerge in childhood, and while they mostly have a genetic nature, environmental factors may play a role.

A new study indicates high levels of emotional distress and anxiety in the days following the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel on April 13, 2024. Published in European Journal of Psychotraumatology, the study was conducted by Prof. Boaz Ben-David, Dr. Ortal Shimon-Raz, and Tchelet Bressler from the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University, Dr. Lia Ring from Ashkelon College, and Prof. Yuval Palgi from the University of Haifa. The study, which was based on a sample of over 600 adults, presents a concerning picture of the immediate emotional consequences of the attack.

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. However, the exact mechanisms behind this are still largely unknown.

Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors, using a lupus-related antibody that can slip, undetected, into “cold” tumors and flip on an immune response that has been turned off by cancer. The research, published in Science Signaling on March 25, offers new findings that could help improve therapies for glioblastoma and other aggressive cancers that are difficult to treat.

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an aging society. Prof. Kristina Norman’s team at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) has now shown that amino acid profiles could serve as promising biomarkers for muscle health in older people. These findings could help identify people at increased risk of sarcopenia earlier, enabling targeted interventions to enhance quality of life as people age. The results were published in the journal Biogerontology.