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.
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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.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 10
New study reveals smallpox’s origins dating back 3,800 years
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
- Apr 9
Breakthrough research reveals the root cause of multiple sclerosis
New research has found the cause of multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease affecting 2.8 million people worldwide with no definitive cure
JJ Shavit
- Mar 28
Gum infection could be a major sign of heart trouble, study finds
Periodontitis, a gum disease, causes dental problems like bad breath, bleeding and tooth loss. Study found it's linked to heart disease.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 26
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.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 24
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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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
JJ 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.
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