Climate change will lead to increase in kidney stones
In a new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, researchers found rising temperatures due to climate change will lead to an increase in cases...
‘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...