New drug prevents weight gain even on sugary, fatty diets
Research developed a small-molecule drug that prevents weight gain and adverse liver changes in mice fed a high-sugar, high-fat Western diet
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JJ Shavit
- May 21
Life-changing vaccine provides long-lasting protection against rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects up to 1% of the global population and approximately 1.3 million people in the US.
JJ Shavit
- May 20
Cholesterol-lowering drug inhibits the spread of cancer, study finds
Statins, a class of drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, may have an unexpected benefit in inhibiting the spread of cancer cells
JJ Shavit
- May 20
Common mineral supplement could prevent the common cold and flu
Taking zinc supplements can potentially prevent symptoms and reduce the duration of viral respiratory infections such as the common cold.
JJ Shavit
- May 19
First-ever spinal implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Neurons activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allows patients to stand up, walk and rebuild their muscles and quality of life
JJ Shavit
- May 19
Researchers use electricity to heal wounds three times faster
Chronic wounds are a significant health concern, particularly for elderly people and those with diabetes where they can lead to amputation.
JJ Shavit
- May 18
First-ever smartphone app developed to cure tinnitus
The results have excited researchers who believe that this breakthrough could have a direct impact on the future treatment of tinnitus.
JJ Shavit
- May 18
mRNA vaccines may be the key to cure pancreatic cancer
The key to these vaccines appears to be proteins in the pancreatic tumors, called neoantigens, which alert the immune system to cancer.
JJ Shavit
- May 18
Coffee drinking linked to Parkinson's, cancer and heart disease
A chemical commonly used for decaffeinating coffee and dry cleaning clothes, is believed to be contributing to the rise of Parkinson's.
JJ Shavit
- May 18
Groundbreaking study finds exercise lowers Parkinson’s Disease risk
New research defines the potential preventive effects of physical activity on Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disorder without a cure.
JJ Shavit
- May 17
Breakthrough new drug revolutionizes pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers from Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center have made a breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
JJ Shavit
- May 17
Advanced rotator cuff treatment repairs and protects shoulder muscle from reinjury
A team of researchers has discovered a new technique that could help repair the damaged shoulders of millions of people worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- May 17
Breakthrough innovation can reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease in urine samples
The method could eventually lead to widespread noninvasive testing for other neurodegenerative conditions as well as cancer.
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 16
Miracle treatment for bone disease called the 'Fountain of Youth'
As the population continues to age, the incidence of bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis is on the rise.
JJ Shavit
- May 16
Groundbreaking surgery cures prostate cancer in less than one hour
An hour-long operation that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumours offers hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer.
JJ Shavit
- May 16
Groundbreaking research links steroids and heart disease
Anabolic steroids, widely known for their use in boosting muscle mass and performance, have been found to pose significant health risks.
JJ Shavit
- May 15
Game-changing discovery restores muscle strength in older adults
Dystrophin is the body’s most important protein for maintaining the membrane of muscle cells, serving as a kind of anchor in muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- May 15
Sleep habits can substantially increase dementia risk
According to a new international study, how long people sleep and when they go to bed could influence their risk of dementia.
JJ Shavit
- May 14
Life-changing new therapy kills cancer cells and boosts the body’s immunity
Tumor cells typically alter their energy metabolism and increase glucose uptake to support their rapid division and spread.
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