Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Unlocking hidden soil microbes for new antibiotics
Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab-and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline…
A long and winding road – Orange County Register
My expectations, perhaps, were unrealistic. When my 14-year-old middle-schooler was prescribed Ozempic in February to manage her weight…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…
AI tool SeeMe detects hidden signs of consciousness in brain injury patients
A new study published in Nature Communications Medicine led by neurosurgery researchers Sima Mofakham, PhD, and Chuck Mikell,…
Ozempic Teeth: Dentists Explain What It Is
Ozempic has been a hot-button topic recently. The prescription drug, semaglutide, is most commonly used to treat type…
NZ velvet gains market boost from China partnership
“We are looking to shift velvet out of the commodity trade of the past and into a new…
AI toolset reveals links between lung fibrosis and aging
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging-US on August 8, 2025, titled “AI-driven toolset for…
Postpartum mothers more likely to be cured of hepatitis C with bedside treatment
Hepatitis C, a bloodborne virus that damages the liver, can cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure and death…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
New care program aims to improve cancer treatment access for Indigenous patients
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus have published an article in the New England Journal of…