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JJ Shavit
- Jul 17
Major immune cell discovery could protect against infection and disease
Researchers have cracked how a particular type of immune cell develops in the body and protects against infection and disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 11
Groundbreaking new treatment options for chronic kidney diseases
The kidneys, our body's diligent detoxifying organs, play a vital role in filtering our blood and expelling waste.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 30
Natural dietary supplement found to successfully treat Alzheimers disease
A naturally occurring dietary supplement, can enter the brain and alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways in brain diseases
JJ Shavit
- Jun 21
Revolutionary new oral gel stops and treats gum disease
NYU researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 18
Major scientific discovery uncovers the cause of smallpox
Smallpox has been one of the deadliest diseases in human history, responsible for killing at least 300 million people in the 20th century.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 14
Researchers discover incredible link between dishwashers and chronic illnesses
The study’s findings have implications for public health, as the toxic substance could trigger the onset of many chronic diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 1
The first successful in-patient trial of liver dialysis has been completed
In a world-first breakthrough for the medical community, the initial in-patient trial of liver dialysis* has been successfully completed.
JJ Shavit
- May 31
Breakthrough new pill can reduce alcohol consumption by more than 50%
The pill reduced alcohol intake by more than half among the people who received it, from an average of five drinks per day to two.
JJ Shavit
- May 29
Promising new drug could offer hope to millions suffering from diabetic eye disease
An experimental compound, 32-134D, has the potential to prevent or slow the progression of vision loss in people with diabetes
JJ Shavit
- May 27
MIT scientists have discovered a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Treatment for the disease interferes with the activity of enzymes that are typically overactive in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients
JJ Shavit
- May 16
Researchers finally found the cause of the Black Death
The Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods from the Golden Horde in the Black Sea.
JJ Shavit
- May 12
Scientists uncover the origin of smallpox
Smallpox has been one of the deadliest diseases in human history, responsible for killing at least 300 million people in the 20th century.
JJ Shavit
- May 11
New breathalyzer for disease can sniff out COVID, cancer and lung disease in real-time
Researchers have developed a laser-based breathalyzer powered by artificial intelligence that can detect COVID-19 in real-time
JJ Shavit
- May 1
Alzheimer's patients can substantially benefit from sensory stimulation
The therapy involves exposing the patient to flickering light and sound at a frequency of 40Hz, and has already produced positive results
JJ Shavit
- Apr 29
Natural dietary supplement can successfully treat Alzheimer's Disease
Research supports the idea that NR can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 26
Groundbreaking oral gel stops and treats gum disease
NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 24
FDA-approved pill can reduce alcohol intake by more than 50%
Researchers have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an “incredibly promising” treatment for alcohol use disorder.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 17
Scientists reveal the origin of the Black Death
In 1347, the Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods in the Black Sea.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 11
Breakthrough amino acid compound successfully treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, the severe form of NAFLD, can cause irreversible liver damage and affects 6.5% of the global population.
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