Global clinical research
The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing its own “DeepSeek moment,” according to science writer Hiya Jain. Just as the upstart AI breakthrough caught Silicon Valley off-guard, China is emerging as a formidable…
Category: 5. Health
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Many U.S. babies may lack gut bacteria that train their immune systems
About three quarters of babies born in the United States may not have enough friendly microbes in their guts to protect against developing allergies, asthma and eczema, a new study suggests.
In a large study of more than 400 babies,
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Inside the tumor: AI cracks five hidden cell types to stop cancer’s comeback
A multinational team of researchers, co-led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, has developed and tested a new AI tool to better characterize the diversity of individual cells within tumors, opening doors for more targeted therapies for…
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The pleasure prescription: Why more sex means less menopause pain
It’s no secret that women often become less interested in sex with age. However, orgasm and satisfaction have been shown to not decline significantly with age. A new study suggests regular sexual activity may limit vulvar pain, irritation, and…
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1. 7 million patients reveal stunning link between semaglutide and lower dementia risk
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Dementia, a condition that slowly makes it…
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The molecule that might save your sight—and your heart
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identifies a possible way to slow or block progression of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in people over age 50. The WashU Medicine researchers…
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How brain cells meant to help may be making depression worse
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition that negatively affects the mood of a person and causes a loss of interest in activities that were previously associated with happiness. In addition to cognitive impairments and…
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Mailed self-sample kits boosted cervical cancer screening
Receiving a sample collection kit by mail helped people who were behind on cervical cancer screening take part in this regular checkup.
A clinical trial assessed whether mailing kits to take a cell sample from the vagina at home…
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Brain reboot: Gene therapy reverses Alzheimer’s memory loss in mice
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that could help protect the brain from damage and preserve cognitive function. Unlike existing treatments for Alzheimer’s…
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COVID-19 protein triggers immune attacks on healthy cells — but a common drug can stop it
A new study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein can spread from infected to uninfected cells, triggering an immune response that mistakenly targets healthy cells. The research identifies how this viral protein binds to cell surfaces…
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