Breakthrough study finds that Zinc supplements can heal lung damage
Researchers have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients.
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JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Researchers discover the mechanisms behind swallowing
Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and locate food in the esophagus. Their signals help transport the food onward to the stomach.
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Free medicine distribution reduces health care costs and promotes health equity, study finds
Health care costs continue to rise, posing significant challenges for individuals, healthcare systems, and economies.
JJ Shavit
- 7 days ago
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
- 7 days ago
Banana protein found effective in fighting every type of COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy's potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Protein discovery could lead to new therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of obesity
Obesity is a complex disorder that develops from a chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and is linked to diabetes
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Researchers identify ancient wound healing process in the body
The world we live in is filled with dangers - from harmful bacteria and viruses to accidents and injuries - that pose a constant threat.
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Scientists discover 3 critical factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
As we age, the brain's capabilities begin to decline, leading to difficulties such as forgetfulness, reduced ability to follow conversations
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Researchers discover why many smokers will never develop lung cancer
This discovery could aid in the identification of smokers who are more susceptible to lung cancer and require close surveillance.
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Groundbreaking nasal spray protects against all SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers have developed a molecule that, when administered nasally, effectively prevents the disease caused by all variants of SARS-CoV-2
JJ Shavit
- May 25
Hypertension drug extends lifespan and slows down aging, study finds
Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension can extend lifespan and slow down aging.
JJ Shavit
- May 25
Groundbreaking hydrogel treatment significantly reduces lower back pain
With normal aging, the spine's vertebrae can become dry, thin, cracked, or torn, causing pain or loss of motion.
JJ Shavit
- May 24
Groundbreaking study finds that sugar is critical to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease
In a promising development, researchers have identified a sugar molecule that may play a crucial role in the development of the disease.
JJ Shavit
- May 24
Over 800 million people globally estimated to be living with back pain by 2050
Modelling suggests by 2050, 843 million people will be affected by lower back pain, the condition largely due to population increases.
JJ Shavit
- May 24
Lifechanging new drug helped half of teens drop below the clinical cut-off for obesity
Drug reduced weight of teens in the trial to a level historically unprecedented with treatments other than bariatric surgery.
JJ Shavit
- May 23
Revolutionary new treatment destroys advanced-stage cancers in only 6 days
Researchers have found a new combination treatment that can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days.
JJ Shavit
- May 23
Scientists develop the first fully integrated wearable system for life-saving heart monitoring
Scientists have successfully developed the world's first fully integrated wearable ultrasound system for deep-tissue monitoring.
JJ Shavit
- May 22
Sleeping pills could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Individuals who develop Alzheimer’s often encounter difficulty falling and remaining asleep long before cognitive issues such as memory loss
JJ Shavit
- May 22
Breakthrough saliva test is over 90% accurate at detecting cancer
An AI-based home screening test to detect oral and throat cancers from saliva samples is now available in the United States.
JJ Shavit
- May 22
New technology painlessly moves and breaks up kidney stones
A new technique combines two ultrasound technologies that can move, reposition or break up kidney stones painlessly.
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