Poor olfaction is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.…
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New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice
A histology showing the ankle joint of a mouse four days after receiving the new antibody treatment, V11 sFc. Credit: Ravetch lab, . Rockefeller University Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy involves…
The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Illicit drug overdoses and the deaths they cause are trending down this year, despite spikes in a handful of states, according to a Stateline analysis of…
Urban living linked to chronic stress epidemic in modern humans
According to Shaw, protecting spaces that resemble those from our hunter-gatherer past is in the interest of public health. Credit: Barbara Simpson Chronic stress is on the rise—the result of…
Insights from worms could help scientists harness the power of dietary restriction for longevity
fmo-2 overexpression alters C. elegans sensory perception and foraging behavior. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adx3018 The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but…
Study shows why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase dementia risk
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cambridge researchers have discovered why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may be linked to an increase in an individual’s risk of dementia. In research published in…
Study finds promising first evidence of targeted therapy for NRAS-mutant melanoma
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from Moffitt Cancer Center shows that RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibition can directly block tumor growth and activate the immune system, offering the first targeted approach…
Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A simple imaging exam capable of assessing myocardial deformation during contraction has emerged as a promising tool for predicting the risk of cardiac complications in patients…
Magnetized approach to kidney stone retrieval outperforms standard methods in preclinical study
Schematic of ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy and the magnetic stone retrieval device. Credit: Device (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2025.100971 Stanford University has unveiled a ureteroscopy-compatible device that magnetizes and retrieves kidney stone fragments…
Innovative surfaces to rapidly load bone implants with antibiotics
Scanning electron micrograph of a silver-doped porous micro-arc oxide layer on titanium. Credit: Fraunhofer IFAM Infectious complications are not uncommon after implant placement. The risk is higher in heavily contaminated…
