People lost over 50 pounds using new FDA-approved pill
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of a new pill lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.
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Joseph Shavit
- 6 hours ago
Groundbreaking study identifies how exercise protects against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Recent research suggests that exercise-induced activation of muscle, gut, liver, and adipose tissue may affect neural plasticity.
Joseph Shavit
- 7 hours ago
Microtubules identified as promising new cancer fighter
To make new cells, we have to divide existing ones. This is a continuous, frequent and ubiquitous process which starts at conception.
Joseph Shavit
- 8 hours ago
Novel device measures nerve activity to successfully treat sepsis and PTSD
A team of engineers and physicians at UC San Diego has developed a device to non-invasively measure cervical nerve activity in humans.
Joseph Shavit
- 22 hours ago
Transgenes in the gut found to reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Groundbreaking vaccine proven effective against both skin and pancreatic cancer
Vaccination with senescent cells significantly reduces the development of tumours in experimental models of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
First-in-human clinical trial evaluating HIV vaccine generates positive results
The scientists reveal critical new insights into their novel vaccine strategy, which involves a stepwise approach to producing antibodies.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Groundbreaking study reveals the connection between sugar, obesity and your gut health
Dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Researchers develop a groundbreaking treatment for diabetes using ultrasound
Are we moving closer to the day when diabetes is no longer monitored and managed by blood sugar tests, insulin injections or drug treatments
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Researchers improve short term memory problems through laser therapy
Researchers demonstrated that the therapy, which is non-invasive, could improve short term, or working memory in people by up to 25%.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Revolutionary new drug increases human life span by 30%
Scientists may never find the elixir of life, but they are finding new ways to extend our life spans and protecting our cells from aging.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Groundbreaking cancer-treating drug developed by Stanford researchers
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
A self-powered ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Single injection can reverse paralysis in severe spinal cord injury patients
In a new study, researchers have developed a new injectable therapy to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Deep-learning AI system revolutionizes breast cancer treatment
AI can assist in making or verifying a diagnosis, it can help match the treatment to the individual patient, it can offer a prognosis.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Alzheimer's patients benefit significantly from 40 Hz sensory stimulation
The therapy was well tolerated, produced no serious adverse effects and was associated with some significant neurological benefits.
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Groundbreaking study points to an effective cure for brain cancer
These findings provide a promising basis for developing effective medications for glioblastoma, an aggressive, and thus far incurable cancer
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Groundbreaking pill can deliver the same results as physical exercise
New research could hold the key to developing a supplement capable of administering the health benefits of exercise to patients.
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Scientists identify sleep habits that significantly increase dementia risk
The link between sleep problems and dementia has, however, been found to be inconsistent in population-based studies, the researchers said.
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Scientists alter fentanyl to make it less lethal, less addictive
Study indicates that the modified drug still is an effective pain reliever but likely doesn’t have as many potentially deadly side effects.