Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?
A study in the journal Vaccine reveals that misinformation and concerns about side effects are leading reasons why over 80% of eligible Americans have skipped the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster. The…
How is TikTok’s #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?
A recent study analyzed TikTok videos with the hashtag "Ozempic," highlighting the platform's influence on promoting the weight loss drug. The surge in popularity resulted in medication shortages for diabetes…
GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study
Study from JAMA reveals that users of GLP-1 agonists, recent drugs for weight management, show a heightened risk of gastrointestinal complications like intestinal obstruction, gastroparesis, and pancreatitis. Though these effects…
Using portable laboratory devices for rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2
A new study has demonstrated rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from environmental surfaces using a portable laboratory device.
Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood
Developing brains become shaped by the sights, sounds, and experiences of early life. The brain's circuits grow more stable as we age.
New antibody shows promise in reducing tau proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease
A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alzheimer's disease.
COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination have negligible effects on migraine severity, research shows
Research published in the European Journal of Neurology indicates that COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination have negligible effects on migraine severity.
New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents
A new analysis reveals that rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents have decreased in recent years, primarily limited to non-surgery indications. Opioid prescription rates for surgery have remained stable.
New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments
A UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases chemical energy from fat metabolism as heat – a…
Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels
A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare…