First human trial targets aging immune cells for healthier immunity
A first-in-human clinical trial of an immune rejuvenation therapy designed to restore the function of worn-out T cells…
Probiotics help reduce depressive symptoms in older adults
In a pilot clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that included older adults…
New study uncovers how prostate cancer cells evade treatment
Cancer cells are remarkably good at adapting to stress. When treatments damage them, they often find new ways…
Doctors find unexpected regional differences in retinopathy of prematurity in Norway
It’s a mystery. The eye disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) can make infants permanently blind if…
Menopausal hormone therapy linked to stronger bone health
Women on menopausal hormonal therapy face a decreased risk of low bone mineral density compared to those not…
Non-hormonal menopausal medication improves mood and hot flashes
The first real-world study of the FDA-approved non-hormone treatment fezolinetant found the menopausal medication improved hot flashes, depression and anxiety in women, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Sunday…
Study finds gaps in guideline-based testosterone prescribing practices
Only a small number of men who were prescribed testosterone therapy received appropriate, guideline-concordant diagnostic testing, according to a study…
New guideline recommends tailored care for precocious puberty
Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty-such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty-may not need the same…
Parkinson’s drug may ease anhedonia in treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about…
Renowned physician‑scientist to lead Houston Methodist’s cell and gene therapy research
Malcolm Brenner, an internationally recognized physician‑scientist renowned for his leadership in cell and gene therapy, has been tapped to lead…
Researchers identify vulnerabilities shared by surviving cancer cells
Cancer drugs can shrink fast-growing tumors. But sometimes a few tumor cells survive. These “persister” cells seed new…
Written exposure therapy serves as scalable treatment for PTSD
JMIR Publications today released an article on a brief, scalable intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in its News…