Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the…
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Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Credit: Markus Winkler from Pexels Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic—previously used only to treat diabetes—emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug…
Experimental drug speeds up myelin repair, restoring vision in mice
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found a promising drug candidate that could help restore vision in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Rare votive treasures of the Cham people found in “Sacred Pit”
Archaeologists excavating a Buddhist temple site in the An Phú district of Vietnam’s An Giang province have found rare votive treasures of the Cham people. An Phú district, one of…
Trump administration puts freeze on release of health info from government agencies
President Donald Trump’s administration has placed a freeze on information being released from government health agencies. According to a memo obtained by the Associated Press, the “immediate pause” applies to…
VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder
A screen capture from immersive subway scene shown to study participants using a VR headset. Credit: Zhu Wang (Postdoc @ NYU Courant) The vestibular system is a network of organs…
Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped
Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does…
Study provides evidence of amyloidosis in the brains of some World Trade Center responders
These composite brain images from the study of WTC responders reveal evidence of amyloidosis. Areas shaded in red and yellow indicate regions of the brain with amyloid. Credit: Stony Brook University Closing…
Data suggest major uncertainties remain about impact of treatment for gender-related distress
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Major uncertainties remain about the impact of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapy on children and young people with gender-related distress (gender dysphoria), making it impossible…
Roman-Era boundary stone sheds light on ancient administration
Archaeologists excavating the biblical site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel have uncovered a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone, offering valuable insights into ancient land management under Roman rule. The…
