A study found that over 80% of cannabis users are using the drug rather than conventional sleep aids to treat sleep-related problemsDepositphotosA recent study reveals that a majority of medical cannabis users grappling with insomnia and sleep quality issues are replacing conventional over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids with the drug for addressing their sleep-related...
Willow Bark. Credit: joybileefarm.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on global health and society, researchers are actively seeking new antiviral medications to prevent the recurrence of such crises. Surprisingly, a promising solution has emerged from an unexpected source – willow bark.Drawing Inspiration from NatureWhile "drug discovery" often evokes images of cutting-edge laboratories and...
In trials that included controlled diet and exercise, tirzepatide performed better than semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)Credit: DepositphotosThe FDA's approval of Eli Lilly's Zepbound marks a significant milestone for the United States in the rapidly growing global field of efficient weight loss solutions. The company has provided details on the drug's pricing, recommended doses, insurance coverage,...
The danger zone: Take extra care around your cat's litter . Credit: PixaobayThe widely recognized single-cell parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which induces hazardous behavior in its hosts to enhance its transmission and can lead to severe mental and physical health issues, is now linked to the acceleration of age-related frailty. This microscopic organism that prospers in...
Credit: DepositphotosCan the radiation emitted by mobile phones impact semen quality? Although various factors like environmental and lifestyle changes have been proposed to explain the decrease in semen quality observed over the last five decades, the role of mobile phones in this decline remains unproven.A collaborative team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE)...
A once-a-week insulin shot has shown promise in a phase three clinical trial. Credit: PixaobayDiabetic individuals who are weary of their daily insulin injections may soon find relief in a once-a-week injection. A year-long phase three clinical trial has demonstrated that a weekly version of insulin is equally proficient in managing the condition as...
A study has linked a reduction in deep sleep to increased dementia risk in over 60s. Credit: PixaobayA recent study revealed that individuals aged 60 and above who experience an annual 1% decline in deep sleep are associated with a 27% higher dementia risk. These results indicate that preserving or improving deep sleep might...
A study has found that drinking non-alcoholic beverages leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption in excessive drinkers. Credit: iStockIn a groundbreaking discovery, a recent study has shown that the consumption of non-alcoholic beverages with the taste of beer or cocktails can substantially decrease alcohol consumption for the first time. Substituting alcoholic drinks with...
A study has found how proteins in eye fluid cause accelerated aging in ocular diseaseDepositphotosScientists have pinpointed proteins specific to certain cells in the eye's fluid and employed artificial intelligence to identify which proteins expedited the aging process in specific diseases. Gaining insight into the source of these disease-propelling proteins at the cellular level...
Reversing osteoporosis could greatly improve quality of life for millionsDepositphotosIn what is becoming increasingly routine in pharmaceutical research, researchers have harnessed an artificial intelligence algorithm to pinpoint a compound, currently utilized in the treatment of malaria, that exhibits the capability to effectively counteract bone degeneration associated with osteoporosis.The compound, dihydroartemisinin (DHA), is sourced from...
