First-ever oral gel treats and prevents gum disease
NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
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Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Gamechanging 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.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 10
Researchers discover the origin of smallpox
Smallpox, caused by the variola virus, is perhaps best known for being the only infectious human disease to be eradicated worldwide.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 6
Most people use their electric toothbrush incorrectly, study finds
Experts warn that failing to use an electric toothbrush correctly can result in a buildup of plaque and other bacteria in the mouth.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 24
Groundbreaking pill can reduce alcohol intake by more than 50%
Researcher have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an “incredibly promising” treatment for alcohol use disorder.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 17
Life-altering discovery can reduce Alzheimer’s disease effects by 80%
A novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease may involve the whole exchange of blood according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 12
Breakthrough antibody destroys all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 11
Groundbreaking research identifies the genes responsible for coronary artery disease
Researchers have identified genes that play key roles in the development of coronary artery disease, the No. 1 cause of death worldwide.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 9
Groundbreaking research identifies the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 8
Breakthrough study challenges previous theories about Alzheimer’s disease
A new study challenges existing ideas of how buildup of a protein called amyloid beta (Aβ) in the brain is related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 4
Breakthrough drugs can stop the spread of malaria
Malaria causes fever and a flu-like illness that occurs when people are infected with the parasite Plasmodium falciparum.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 29
Gum infection could be a major sign of heart trouble, researchers find
Researchers have found that Periodontitis, gum disease, could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the body — the heart.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 26
Groundbreaking topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 23
Sugar found critical to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 21
Major breakthrough as scientists produce first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
The protein-based vaccine shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis and improving bone quality with long-term benefits.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 20
Scientists finally discover the cause of lupus
International team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 17
Science has finally identified the cause of the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 14
Remarkable protein identifies Alzheimer's disease before symptoms emerge
A large study from Lund University has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 14
Drinking coffee found to reduce severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural products found in coffee may help reduce the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 13
Researchers discover the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that the disease’s debilitating symptoms may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
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