New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed…
Dr Xand alert for anyone with sleep issues taking common drug
The BBC expert explained the side effects people could face from contaminated purchases Dr Xand on BBC Morning…
Machine learning model predicts chemical reactions to accelerate drug discovery
Drug discovery is like molecular Tetris. Chemists snap atoms together, adjusting the pieces until everything fits and suddenly,…
Herald readers on the household appliances that have stood the test of time
Our F&P clothes dryer was purchased in 1973. The only clothes dryer we have owned. Not an energy-efficient…
New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure
After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart…
Popular OTC drugs could drain your body of nutrients
Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good…
Spiritual care should be routine for patients with neurological diseases
People living with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia and epilepsy face not only physical decline, but…
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into…
Helping Parents May Protect Children From Obesity
In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating…
How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
Engineered lettuce may turn injectable GLP-1 therapies into oral pills
Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.…
Battle to get ‘female Viagra’ to market — and how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ played a role
You’ve heard of the little blue pill. Now, a new documentary is turning the spotlight on the pink…