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Anxiety drug pregabalin is linked to a rising number of deaths. Here's what you should know

Anxiety drug pregabalin is linked to a rising number of deaths. Here's what you should know

by Ian Hamilton and Harry Sumnall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin. While i

Anxiety drug pregabalin is linked to a rising number of deaths. Here's what you should know

by Ian Hamilton and Harry Sumnall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin. While i
Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic
Researchers discover novel drug candidate to combat fatty liver disease

Researchers discover novel drug candidate to combat fatty liver disease

by Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologyResearchers discovered a compound 11c, a peripheral 5HT2A antagonist, exhibits promising efficacy against metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepa

Researchers discover novel drug candidate to combat fatty liver disease

by Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologyResearchers discovered a compound 11c, a peripheral 5HT2A antagonist, exhibits promising efficacy against metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepa
Researchers develop novel method to improve disease prediction across diverse ancestries

Researchers develop novel method to improve disease prediction across diverse ancestries

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalBridgePRS improves prediction of African ancestry individuals in the New York BioMe cohort. Credit: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiA team of scientists from Ica

Researchers develop novel method to improve disease prediction across diverse ancestries

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalBridgePRS improves prediction of African ancestry individuals in the New York BioMe cohort. Credit: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiA team of scientists from Ica
Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work

Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work

by Monash UniversityThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaData from Australian researchers could partly explain why a trial of a new drug for diabetes, was

Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work

by Monash UniversityThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaData from Australian researchers could partly explain why a trial of a new drug for diabetes, was
New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur
Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsFor military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head tra

Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsFor military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head tra
Study finds Paxlovid treatment does not reduce risk of long COVID

Study finds Paxlovid treatment does not reduce risk of long COVID

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoIn all models, treatment with oral nirmatrelvir was not associated with lower odds of patient reported Long COVID symptoms with confidence intervals that

Study finds Paxlovid treatment does not reduce risk of long COVID

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoIn all models, treatment with oral nirmatrelvir was not associated with lower odds of patient reported Long COVID symptoms with confidence intervals that
Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155
Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a