A study published in Neurotherapeutics dives into the role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system. As…
Category: 5. Health
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Lining medical stents with hairlike fuzz could fend off infections
Implanted tubes that transport bodily fluids can get gross. A lab prototype suggests a new vibration-based way to keep them clean and prevent infection.
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Hype Or Hope? Latest Research On GLP-1 Receptor Agonists And Addiction
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide are already … More
The talk of the town at this year’s American Society of Addiction…
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Was Health Equity Just A ‘Hustle’? A Path Forward
Health equity rose to prominence after the murder of George Floyd. Was it just a fad?
The last five years ushered in a wave of performative urgency across the healthcare industry — a tidal surge of press releases, C-suite appointments and…
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A long and ongoing look at the secrets of human longevity and healthy aging
It’s notable when a scientific study reaches the decade mark, but when the topic is the healthy aging of people who have lived 10 times as long, it just means there’s still a lot more to learn.
This month, researchers participating in the Cilento…
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PTSD patients show long-term benefits with vagus nerve stimulation
In a first-of-its-kind clinical study, scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center showed that patients with treatment-resistant PTSD were symptom-free up to six months after completing traditional therapy…
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Biological ‘clocks’ key to muscle health and accelerated aging in shift workers
Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on ageing, according to new research.
A study published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) contributes to…
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New molecular label could lead to simpler, faster tuberculosis tests
Tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, is estimated to infect around 10 million people each year, and kills more than 1 million annually. Once established in the lungs, the bacteria’s thick cell wall helps it to fight off the…
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What It Means For Patients, Payers, And Pharma
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA – February 8, 2025: Tirzepatide is an antidiabetic medication used for … More
CVS Health last Thursday announced that its pharmacy benefit manager division…
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7 Everyday Risks to Your Health and Safety
Quality control expert inspecting at food specimen in the laboratory
When you open your fridge, pantry, or medicine cabinet, you probably don’t worry if what’s inside could make you sick. For that, you can thank the Food and Drug…
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