Human eggs are protected from age-related genetic mutations, mtDNA study finds
mtDNA mutation frequencies in oocytes, blood, and saliva. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw4954 As we age, the…
Asthma drug Zileuton prevents severe food allergy reactions in mouse study
Study authors Drs. Stephanie Eisenbarth and Adam Williams weighing peanuts used in food allergy testing in their lab…
Health, hype and hard truths
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods…
Genetic testing reduces risks from chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can…
Potatoes may increase risk of type 2 diabetes—depending on their preparation
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a study that tracked the diets of more than 205,000 adults over decades,…
Non-antibiotic drugs can also disrupt the microbiome
Credit: Jack Botting, Yale University Non-antibiotic drugs can alter the microbiome and increase the risk of gut infections…
FDA approves Vizz eye drops to improve near vision in adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vizz 1.44% (aceclidine ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of presbyopia…
Don’t avoid fats, just choose the right types
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Fat. It seems we’re always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it.…
AI method brings hope to rare disease research
Datasets used to train AI algorithms may underrepresent older people. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An AI-powered tool from…
New pill technology could replace injections for protein-based medications
Now, scientists at the University of Bath have developed a system that can transport therapeutic proteins across the…
Season of birth shows slight association with depression in men but not women
Credit: Mental Health America (MHA) from Pexels Males born in summer months reported higher depression symptom scores than…
Vagus nerve stimulation could help people get more exercise
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An experimental device that stimulates a key nerve connecting the heart and brain can…