New drug restores vision by regenerating retinal nerves
Vision is one of the most crucial human senses, yet over 300 million people worldwide are at risk of vision loss due to various retinal diseases.
HLA-DRB1 molecule can be a potential target in treating acute myeloid leukemia
One main goal of anti-cancer therapies is to kill tumor cells without affecting the surrounding normal cells.
Rare sugars curb appetite and mimic diabetes drugs in mice
Rare sugars like D-allulose, D-tagatose, and D-sorbose significantly boosted GLP-1 secretion and suppressed food intake in mice. D-allose also reduced food intake through a unique, GLP-1-independent pathway.
Common medicines contain hidden gluten and soy, study finds
A Portuguese study found that over half of paracetamol-based painkillers and a quarter of ibuprofen liquids contain gluten or soy-derived excipients, posing risks for allergy-sensitive individuals.
Only 13% of French adults have optimal heart health—here’s what’s driving the gap
Only 13% of French adults aged 18–69 have optimal cardiovascular health, according to a national study using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) score. The findings highlight missed…
Eating videos on social media normalize overeating and thin ideals, study finds
Researchers analyzed 180 popular eating videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Bilibili to assess their influence on body image and eating behaviors. They found frequent depictions of overeating by thin hosts,…
Research highlights rising risk of human-to-human mpox transmission
Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to scientists at the University of Surrey.
NYC and Baltimore scientists awarded grants for cardiovascular and diabetes research
A New York City-based physician scientist who explores ways to improve health by looking at the ways in which cells and molecules impact disease and an epidemiologist from Baltimore who…
Pregnancy may provide some protection against Long COVID
Pregnancy may offer some protection from developing Long COVID, found a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Utah Health and Louisiana Public…
AI-driven research aims to improve IVF success rates
The number of successful pregnancies through IVF treatment currently stands at 30 to 50 per cent globally. By analyzing the environmental conditions in the clinics' laboratories using AI, researchers at…