Long COVID can persist for at least a year after the acute illness has passed, or appear months later, according to the most comprehensive look yet at how symptoms play out over a year.
Research details perils of not being attractive or athletic in middle school
Despite the many changes in school culture since the 1960s, a new study reveals that some things never change: life is harder for middle school students who are not attractive and for those who are not athletic.
Inhibition of prmt5 by repurposing market drugs: A fresh therapeutic pathway for cancer treatment
In a recent study published in the journal of Genes & Diseases, Research team led by Lu explores the potential for the use of FDA-approved hypertension and EMA-approved cough medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment.
Depression isn’t just sadness—it’s often a loss of pleasure
It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realize is that these aren’t the only symptoms of depression. Another common symptom of depression that is sometimes overlooked is the feeling that you no longer find the things you used to enjoy to be interesting or pleasurable.
Odds of clinically meaningful weight loss low in adults with overweight, obesity
Among adults with overweight or obesity, the annual probability of weight loss of 5 percent or more was achieved by only one in 10, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Novel mouse model may help to develop treatment for neurobrucellosis
Neurobrucellosis is a severe long-term complication of brucellosis, one of the most common bacterial zoonotic diseases. Scientists have now developed a novel animal model that indicates that innate lymphoid cells and interferons play an important role in limiting arthritis, meningitis, and neurologic complications during Brucellamelitensis infection. According to a new report in The American Journal of Pathology, this may help understand how neurobrucellosis develops and consequently help explore potential therapies.
After U.S. warns of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, Mexico shuts down 23 pharmacies
Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum for irregular pill sales.
A new mechanism encouraging the brain to self-repair after an ischemic stroke
Patients often experience functional decline after an ischemic stroke, especially due to the brain’s resistance to regenerate after damage. Yet, there is still potential for recovery as surviving neurons can activate repair mechanisms to limit and even reverse the damage caused by the stroke. How is it triggered though?
FDA approves Izervay for geographic atrophy tied to age-related macular degeneration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Izervay (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.
‘BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING’
THERE is nothing wrong with the Zambia Police arresting someone they suspect to have transgressed the law.
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