Credit: iStockDo popular weight loss meds like Ozempic and Wegovy effectively treat obesity, but with potential long-term side effects? A recent study suggests these drugs may cause brain changes associated with depression.Ozempic and Wegovy are GLP-1 receptor agonists, named for mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone in the brain, gut, and pancreas. This hormone helps...
Credit: PixabayBy combining digital tumor models with AI, researchers pinpointed proteins that accurately indicate both the presence and severity of cancer. Because urine tests are non-invasive, they could enable painless, at-home diagnostics in the future. Upcoming large-scale clinical trials aim to improve early detection and reduce unnecessary biopsies for men globally.Early Detection Hurdles: The...
Credit:PixabayAn international team studied cancer tissue samples from 981 people in 11 countries, looking for DNA mutations. In more than half of early-onset cases, colibactin damage was linked to the mutations.Researchers have linked colibactin to this cancer, but they haven't studied its role in patients under 50. This may help explain why colorectal cancer...
Credit: PixabayThe concept of growing teeth in a lab might sound like something out of a horror movie, but it could actually have a practical, non-terrifying use—replacing cavities and damaged teeth. New research brings us one step closer to making this a reality.Researchers from King’s College London and Imperial College London have developed a...
Credit: Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. (Alissa Eckert/CDC)Some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria causing gonorrhea, have become resistant to most antibiotics. Fortunately, a new class of antibiotics may offer a promising tool in the fight against this pathogen."How Alkyl Quinolones Trigger Bacterial Self-Destruction"The researchers studied alkyl quinolones (AQs), compounds bacteria use for defense and offense,...
Credit: (AleksandrYu/Getty Images)A U.S. teen reportedly developed the unusually named condition "popcorn lung" after secretly vaping for three years.Popcorn lung, medically termed bronchiolitis obliterans, is a rare yet severe and irreversible lung disease that harms the small airways, causing ongoing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue.The term "popcorn lung" originated in the early 2000s...
Credit: PixabayScientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a promising experimental drug, lorundrostat, as a potential treatment for people with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant high blood pressure.The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, revealed that participants taking the new drug saw a 15-point decrease in systolic...
Credit: DepositPhotosDespite being our most complex organ, the brain has traditionally been treated using fairly straightforward methods.In most cases, surgeons would intentionally damage a specific structure or pathway in the brain, hoping that this would "fix the imbalance" responsible for the disorder. The areas chosen for these procedures were often identified through trial and...
The device could be voluntarily worn by patients who realize they are at risk of conditions such as depression and anxietyYangbo Yuan / Penn StateIt’s common for patients to conceal their true feelings, either from their caregivers or even themselves. A new experimental facial "sticker" aims to help with this by detecting and transmitting...
(Floriana/Getty Images)The idea of injecting gold particles into the eyes may sound unconventional, but a new study conducted on mice in the United States suggests this technique could hold promise for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other degenerative eye conditions.Understanding the Scope of AMDAMD impacts millions around the world and becomes increasingly common...
