‘Training’ your fat may ward off diseases as you age
How well does your fat function? It isn’t a question that one gets asked very often.
Recent research has found that the function of our...
How immunotherapy is changing everything
The race to cure cancer has been running a long time, but two University of Chicago scientists are working to bring that closer to...
Common antidepressant may help treat deadly brain cancer
Every once in a while, the thing you're looking for can be found right under your nose.
Or in your medicine cabinet.
In a new study...
Scientists find alternative drug strategy against Alzheimer’s disease
Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration in people with early signs of...
Two at-home COVID-19 treatments are available
This week, the FDA authorized two oral antivirals for the treatment of COVID-19 in certain patients.
The first is Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged...
Another way “good” cholesterol is good: fighting inflammation
In a new study from Karolinska Institute, researchers found testing how well “good” cholesterol particles reduce inflammation may help predict who is at a...
Scientists discover a novel vaccine method to prevent COVID-19 infection
In a new study from The University of Hong Kong, researchers found an effective vaccine regimen in preventing SARS-CoV-2 nasal infection.
They found that a...
More belly weight increases danger of heart disease
In a new statement from NIH, researchers say that people with excess fat around the body’s midsection and organs have a higher risk of...
Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 85% effective against Omicron
In a new study from the South African Medical Research Council, researchers found a homologous (same vaccine) booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson...
Gum disease may double your risk of high blood pressure
In a new study from UCL Eastman Dental Institute, researchers found people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, maybe significantly more likely to have...