DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto…
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Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our…
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public Domain The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the…
Glioblastoma treatment shows promise in mouse study
GAD activity in immunocompromised setting. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08224-z Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-led researchers have identified a small molecule called gliocidin that kills glioblastoma cells without damaging healthy…
Talk therapy and rehabilitation may improve long COVID symptoms, but effects are modest
Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation probably improve symptoms of long COVID, but the effects are modest, finds a…
Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection reduces risk of HIV infection by 96%
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must take certain actions, including attending doctor’s visits every three months and—most importantly—consistency.…
Higher sweet beverage tax shows null result in lowing Philadelphia youth obesity
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found no significant changes in pediatric…
No ‘one size fits all’ treatment for type 1 diabetes, study finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new…
Early-stage trial finds stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa is safe
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A team of UC Davis Health researchers has shown that CD34+ stem cells can be safely administered into retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients’ eyes and may offer…
Trauma care and mental health interventions training can help family physicians prepare for times of war
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In wars and conflict, family physicians are frequently called on to serve in expanded roles and are witnesses to the enormous mental and physical suffering of…
