Category: Health and Medicine

A groundbreaking discovery from researchers at Penn State University promises to revolutionize how protein-based drugs and vaccines are stored and distributed. For decades, biologic drugs—such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and…

A team of scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Ernest Pharmaceuticals has made significant strides in developing a groundbreaking cancer treatment that could reshape the way we treat…

The search for answers to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders remains one of the most significant challenges in brain research. Alzheimer’s disease, in particular, has confounded scientists for decades…

The human brain is one of the most complex and advanced structures known to science. With its 86 billion neurons and over 100 trillion connections, the brain underpins everything from…

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed surprising discrepancies between individuals’ subjective perceptions of their sleep and objective, clinical assessments, challenging the effectiveness of self-reported sleep data in diagnosing…

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a potent cytokine, or signaling molecule, that plays a critical role in regulating immune responses, inflammation, and maintaining homeostasis in both healthy and diseased states. Although IL-1…

Many vaccines work by introducing a part of a virus or its protein to the body, allowing the immune system to recognize it as foreign and produce long-lasting antibodies. These…

Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) is an exceptionally rare form of liver cancer, mounting an unexpected and intense attack on children, adolescents, and young adults. Unlike many cancers that present with…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as the world’s leading cause of both morbidity and mortality, with an increased threat to vulnerable populations such as people living with HIV (PWH). Despite the…

Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and McLean Hospital have made a groundbreaking discovery in the understanding of Huntington’s disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder.…

Dopamine, a neurotransmitter often linked to feelings of pleasure and reward, plays a central role in motivation, reinforcement learning, and behavior. It has long been understood that dopamine supports processes…

Cancer remains one of the most daunting challenges in modern medicine, with researchers and clinicians continuously striving to develop more effective treatments. In a groundbreaking new paper published in the…

Obesity has become one of the most pressing health issues of the modern age, with over a billion individuals worldwide currently affected. The escalating prevalence of obesity contributes to an…

Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University, along with collaborating institutions in China, have uncovered new insights into how sexually dimorphic dopamine circuits in the brain influence the sociosexual preferences of mice.…

A recent study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham has provided an essential resource for consumers and policymakers to better understand the extent of food processing in offerings from…

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified nearly 300 new genetic risk factors for major depression across all major global populations, a first in genetic research for this mental health…

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment in recent years, offering patients the potential for more personalized and effective therapies. By harnessing the power of the immune system, immunotherapy helps the body’s…

The global burden of anxiety and depression-related disorders is rapidly increasing, contributing to widespread distress and significantly impacting societal productivity. Despite advancements in pharmacology, many existing treatments for these conditions…

Gestational diabetes (GD) is a common pregnancy complication, affecting a significant number of women worldwide. While many women experience a return to normal glucose levels after childbirth, there is a…

Recent research from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed concerning evidence about the relationship between PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in…