Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain
Scientists propose that Parkinson’s disease may begin far from the brain, where environmental toxins, microbiome disruption, and intestinal…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
Single prenatal exposure to fungicide linked to disease across 20 generations
A single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can increase the risk of disease for 20 subsequent…
Lubiprostone shows signs of slowing kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease
A phase 2 trial suggests that a drug commonly used for constipation may help preserve kidney function in…
Higher PFAS levels reduce blood sugar improvements after teen bariatric surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Famotidine Injection Recalled in US
Fresenius Kabi USA has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of three lots of famotidine injection, USP 20 mg/2…
Researchers use genetic engineering to create “product-ready” snakebite antivenom
An international team of researchers has used genetic engineering to create the first ever “product-ready” antivenom for snakes…
Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells
A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient…
Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life
Problems with the brain’s waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Nanoplastics with environmental coatings can sneak past the skin’s defenses
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it’s notorious for taking a long time to completely break…