Antiviral nasal spray secures multimillion‑dollar boost
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A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
As Israel has earned the distinction of having one of the highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per…
Kratom Use Explodes in the US, With Life-Changing Consequences
Reports of kratom-related health incidents are climbing rapidly, with severe cases becoming increasingly common. The findings hint at…
Common Pregnancy Medications Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Massive U.S. Study
A large-scale national study analyzing millions of U.S. births has uncovered a potential link between prenatal exposure to…
The Most Effective Knee Arthritis Treatments Aren’t What You Expect
Emerging evidence suggests that not all common treatments for knee osteoarthritis perform equally. Some surprisingly underdeliver while others…
Postnatal depression risk highest two weeks after birth, University of Queensland study finds
The first few weeks of motherhood after often painted as joyful, filled with newborn cuddles and celebration. But…
Popular Vitamin D Supplement Has “Previously Unknown” Negative Effect, Study Finds
New research suggests that not all forms of vitamin D behave the same in the body. One type…
Hidden Parasite Found in Popular Portuguese Lake Raises Health Concerns
Trichobilharzia franki is an avian schistosome that cycles between waterfowl and freshwater snails, and can cause swimmer’s itch…
This Popular Supplement May Interfere With Cancer Treatment, Scientists Warn
A common vitamin taken for hair regrowth may quietly distort key medical test results in cancer patients. Credit:…
Why H2N2 flu is back on the pandemic preparedness radar
Decades after H2N2 vanished from humans, declining immunity and persistent animal reservoirs are renewing calls for stockpile-ready vaccines…
Warning over popular fibre supplement after Australia-first study finds link to deadly liver illness
Eating fruit and nuts can protect the human body against liver disease, a new West Australian-led study has…