Brain cell discovery sparks hope for fertility treatments

byNagoya UniversityResearchers demonstrated kisspeptin neurons with dynorphin receptors in the brain affects the release of hormones that affect reproductive function in females. Credit: Mayuko

Updated on: December 26,2023

Brain cell discovery sparks hope for fertility treatments

byNagoya UniversityResearchers demonstrated kisspeptin neurons with dynorphin receptors in the brain affects the release of hormones that affect reproductive function in females. Credit: Mayuko

Updated on:December 26,2023

Tirzepatide found to reduce body weight, waist circumference in those with obesity regardless of duration of condition

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity(Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that th

Updated on: March 20,2024

Tirzepatide found to reduce body weight, waist circumference in those with obesity regardless of duration of condition

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity(Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that th

Updated on:March 20,2024

Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdministering tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery topically rather than intravenously did

Updated on: April 28,2024

Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdministering tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery topically rather than intravenously did

Updated on:April 28,2024

Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

by Sarah Small,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101227Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a leng

Updated on: May 16,2024

Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

by Sarah Small,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101227Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a leng

Updated on:May 16,2024

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Updated on: December 26,2023

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Updated on:December 26,2023

Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

byUniversity of QueenslandParaSTART participant Nate preparing for a swim training session. Credit: ParaSTART program, University of QueenslandA competitive swimming program developed by Univers

Updated on: December 04,2024

Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline

byUniversity of QueenslandParaSTART participant Nate preparing for a swim training session. Credit: ParaSTART program, University of QueenslandA competitive swimming program developed by Univers

Updated on:December 04,2024

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefitsby Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter weight-loss d

Updated on: April 06,2024

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefitsby Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter weight-loss d

Updated on:April 06,2024

French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA French appeals court on Wednesday ordered pharmaceutical firm Servier to pay more than $460 million in damages over a scandal involving a diabetes drug linked to hu

Updated on: December 28,2023

French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA French appeals court on Wednesday ordered pharmaceutical firm Servier to pay more than $460 million in damages over a scandal involving a diabetes drug linked to hu

Updated on:December 28,2023

Novel PCSK9 inhibitor cut LDL cholesterol levels by more than half

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to s

Updated on: April 28,2024

Novel PCSK9 inhibitor cut LDL cholesterol levels by more than half

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to s

Updated on:April 28,2024

Microbiome changes in chronic liver disease highlight need for personalized treatment

byKing's College LondonMicrobial diversity and community structure alterations by cirrhosis severity. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.09.046The bacte

Updated on: December 04,2024

Microbiome changes in chronic liver disease highlight need for personalized treatment

byKing's College LondonMicrobial diversity and community structure alterations by cirrhosis severity. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.09.046The bacte

Updated on:December 04,2024

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Updated on: December 22,2023

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Updated on:December 22,2023

Cost cutting may be behind high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating whether or not the cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in chil

Updated on: December 30,2023

Cost cutting may be behind high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating whether or not the cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in chil

Updated on:December 30,2023