Standard doses of antidepressants during pregnancy appear to be safe, study suggests
Using a standard dose of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be safe for the baby, suggests new research…
Swiss centenarians show youthful blood protein profiles in aging study
In Switzerland, 0.02% of the population lives beyond the age of 100. Could there be biological characteristics associated…
UCLA Health finds eco-friendly inhalers improve COPD outcomes
New research from UCLA Health suggests that certain inhalers used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are…
Assessing long-term cognitive risks in ependymoma survivors
A study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for…
WashU Medicine receives 80 million to study exceptional longevity
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an $80 million grant to continue…
Plant hormone therapy could improve global food security
The study was funded by the National Science Foundation and led by Grace Johnston, who conducted the research…
Rytvela lowers inflammation and improves newborn survival in preclinical study
New research shows that Rytvela, an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, decreased premature birth and infant mortality when administered after…
Five sessions a day TMS approach may reduce depression symptoms in one week
For the many patients with depression who haven’t found relief through medication, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) – a…
Dark matter and neutrinos are linked and interact with each other
A quiet shift in the numbers behind the universe’s growth is pushing scientists toward a bold possibility. Two…
Study identifies antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID fatigue
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.…
Study finds widespread off-label use of antipsychotics among older people
The use of antipsychotic medications for purposes other than those officially approved is common among older adults in…
Ion channel TRPV4 found to regulate relief after scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching…