6 drugs invented for one thing — but now treat another
Just think, we may have never gotten the “Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic!” jingle stuck in our heads if…
New strategy exploits specific genetic vulnerability in colorectal cancer patients
Researchers have identified a novel therapeutic approach for colorectal cancer by exploiting a specific genetic vulnerability found in…
New method identifies key proteins that trigger harmful immune responses
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new method to identify which proteins are most likely to trigger an…
Tanzania to tackle medicine shortage through technology
Dar es Salaam. The government has announced a new strategy to address persistent challenges in access to medicines,…
JMIR Publications’ new article showcases the transformative potential of precision oncology
JMIR Publications today announced the release of a timely new article in its News and Perspectives section, showcasing…
Metformin mimics exercise-related metabolic effects in prostate cancer patients
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise’s core…
Requests for “unvaccinated” blood lead to delays and patient harm
A growing demand for “unvaccinated” blood is challenging modern transfusion systems; now, real-world data reveal how these requests…
GPs worry about patients missing appointments, low medicine stocks as fuel prices soar
Pharmac said it was closely monitoring supply risks associated with the crisis. The impact of travel costs was…
Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that…
Organ-on-chip model advances study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual’s health but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide.…
Living near Salton Sea linked to reduced lung growth in children
Children who live within 11 kilometers of the Salton Sea, a drying body of water with a high…
I Took RFK Jr.’s Advice and Ate Nothing but High-Protein Foods for a Week
Not even two months into my job here at WIRED, I found myself barfing in the office bathroom.…