Stressful life factors early in life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later
New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure like divorce or separation experienced…
Cyclana Bio raises £5M to advance drug discovery for endometriosis
Cyclana Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering tissue-level approaches to women’s health, today announced the close of a £5M…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease
Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
Blocking key protein restores healthy lung function and reduces fibrosis in mice
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which the lungs become thickened and scarred, gradually losing their ability…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor TIGIT Found to Promote Tissue Healing
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are well known as a form of cancer treatment. Researchers at UZH have now identified…
Global drug addiction mortality rates double despite fewer new cases
Despite fewer new addiction cases worldwide, a sweeping analysis finds drug-related deaths surging, exposing critical failures in global…
New adaptive finger brace could improve recovery for joint injuries
A friend’s struggles with arthritis and the finger braces used to manage it inspired research by a Carnegie…
New wearable sensor tracks vitamin B6 levels in sweat
Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters…
Reduced endocannabinoid-related lipids found in patients with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease
NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease, N-ERD, is associated with measurable changes in concentrations of lipid mediators involved in inflammation and…
Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality
Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden…