Gene editing in the brain offers hope for ultra-rare neurological disease
Scientists have corrected gene mutations in mice causing an ultra-rare disease by editing DNA directly in the brain with a single injection, a feat with
Category: Health
Novel polysaccharide from Albizzia julibrissin shows promise against pancreatic cancer
Albizzia julibrissin is a widely distributed plant in China. Its dried stem bark has been used in traditional oriental medicine to treat insomnia, diuresis, sthenia
NHS strike days plan puts patients at risk, says BMA
Union unhappy as bosses say they plan to keep non-urgent services running during walkout.
How to buy the right sports bra for you
Five tips on buying sports bras from a biomechanics professor.
Rural hospital closures led to higher prices at nearby hospitals
Rural hospital closures directly impact the health of rural Americans by reducing access to care. New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public
Drownings in Australia have fallen by almost 25% over 20 years
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing challenges among
Korea’s Hyundai ADM Bio developing new-concept cancer treatment
Hyundai ADM Bio said Monday that it is working on a new drug, Penetrium, which is intended to help enhance the efficiency of traditional cancer
Football tickets on prescription under new scheme
Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression.
Living kidney donor ‘will give our son a new life’
Amrit has been waiting for nearly five years for a kidney and needs a living donor.
Goat milk boosts muscle health better than cow’s milk in animal study
Dairy products, especially low-fat and fortified goat milk, significantly improved muscle mass, reduced inflammation, and positively modulated gut microbiota in a mouse model of sarcopenia.
Allergies linked to lower lung cancer risk, new study finds
A meta-analysis of nearly 3.9 million participants shows people with allergies have significantly lower odds of developing lung cancer. Allergic rhinitis is particularly protective, while
Can probiotics help you sleep better?
A new meta-analysis shows that probiotic supplements can modestly improve sleep quality and reduce depressive symptoms in people with insomnia, with no significant safety concerns.
Overuse injuries spark lasting pain and mood changes through inflammation, rat study finds
Repetitive reaching tasks in mature female rats triggered persistent pain-like and sickness behaviors linked to a surge in IL-6-driven inflammation throughout muscles, blood, and the
An antivaxxer attacks the evidence-based medicine paradigm: Echoes of RFK Jr.’s “gold standard science”
Last week, antivaxxer Toby Rogers published two very long screeds attacking the EBM paradigm. Cleverly, echoed some of our criticisms of EBM but twisted them