At Wakiso Epicentre Health Center III, Uganda, laboratory technician Stanley Sewa, 36, prepares to draw a blood sample from 65-year-old patient Joyce Nanjala for testing.
The Global Fund/Brian Otieno
The last two decades have seen extraordinary…
Category: 5. Health
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A tiny worm just revealed a big secret about living longer
Curiosity about extending human life may be especially visible among certain tech enthusiasts today, but people have been fascinated by the idea of a lasting fountain of youth, or even immortality, for thousands of years.
Some of the approaches…
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New study finds hidden diabetes danger in vaping
New research from the University of Georgia reports that people who use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes or both are more likely to develop diabetes. According to the study, smokers showed a notably higher rate of prediabetes and diabetes…
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Smart drug strikes a hidden RNA weak point in cancer cells
Researchers have designed a new class of drug molecule capable of specifically destroying TERRA, an RNA molecule that some cancer cells rely on to survive. Using a technique known as “RIBOTAC,” the compound is able to locate TERRA inside the cell…
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Strange microscopic structures found in Long COVID blood
The researchers also incorporated Artificial Intelligence tools, including machine learning, to analyze biomarker patterns. These methods allowed them to accurately differentiate Long COVID patients from healthy individuals and to pinpoint the…
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Cheap gout drug may slash heart attack and stroke risk
A commonly used, low-cost medication for gout may help lower the chances of heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease, according to a new Cochrane review.
Researchers evaluated the impact of taking small doses of colchicine,…
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Senate Punts On Obamacare Subsidies To End Shutdown
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at BillionToOne’s IPO, China’s biotech power couple and Lilly’s eye drug deal. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
A deal between defecting Democrats and the Republicans may end the…
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Hidden household toxin triples liver disease risk, study finds
Liver disease most often develops due to one of three major causes: excessive alcohol use, the buildup of fat in the liver associated with obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol, or viral infections such as hepatitis B and C.
Researchers from…
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New study finds Ozempic and Mounjaro protect the heart too
Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro deliver impressive heart protection for people with type 2 diabetes.
- Large real-world study finds new GLP-1 drugs help protect the heart in people with cardiovascular risk.
- Clear evidence shows these…
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