Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Oral semaglutide fails to slow early Alzheimer’s decline in two phase 3 trials
Despite hopes raised by earlier observational studies and biomarker shifts, The Lancet trials found that oral semaglutide did…
Largest review finds no mental health benefits of medicinal cannabis
A landmark Lancet Psychiatry paper published today – the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range…
Remote ischemic conditioning shields the heart from chemotherapy damage
Advances in cancer treatment mean that more people than ever are surviving the disease. However, some of the…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
Alzheimer’s plaques decline after CAR-T immune cell treatment in preclinical study
A novel CAR-T cell approach targets amyloid plaques in preclinical Alzheimer models, raising the possibility that engineered immune…
High-dose flu shots lower hospitalization risk in older adults
A large Danish trial analysis suggests high-dose flu vaccines may offer extra protection against serious influenza-related hospitalizations in…
UBC researchers crack code to grow helper t cells from stem cells
For the first time, researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type…
Bifunctional biomaterials for postoperative management of osteosarcoma
Background Osteosarcoma is the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. The current standard treatment…
Widely-used medicine recalled due to potentially reduced efficacy
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A popular and widely-used medicine was recalled because it may not be as effective as…
Scientists identify Bidara leaf extracts as the most effective natural antimicrobial source
Scientists in Malaysia have revealed that methanolic extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana leaves outperform other plant parts against bacterial…
Harnessing “DNA surgery” to develop therapeutic medicines for genetic liver and heart diseases
Genome editing is increasingly recognzed as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare…