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Even COVID-19: Scientists test plant-based gum that neutralizes viruses in the mouth

Healthcare, Medicine /

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have created an experimental chewing gum that can cut viral levels in saliva by over 95%, targeting viruses like influenza, herpes, and SARS-CoV-2. Plant-Based Molecular Decoys That Trap Viruses in the Mouth The gum includes recombinant proteins—such as plant-based ACE2 and FRIL from lablab beans—that attach to viruses in […]

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A New Microneedle Patch Could Boost Acne Treatment Effectiveness

Healthcare, Medicine /

Acne vulgaris is a widespread skin disorder driven by several factors, including the proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes and persistent inflammation. Managing it remains challenging, as standard treatments—such as topical creams, oral medications, and laser procedures—often face issues like inadequate drug penetration, low patient compliance, and inconsistent outcomes. Physicians frequently advise combining water-soluble (hydrophilic) and fat-soluble

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The Osteoarthritis Treatment Thought To Be The “Most Effective” May Not Be As Helpful As Once Believed

Healthcare, Medicine /

A comprehensive review of clinical research is raising questions about one of the most frequently recommended treatments for osteoarthritis. For the millions affected by the condition, advice to exercise is almost automatic in routine care. However, a new analysis indicates that its impact on reducing joint pain and improving daily function may be more modest—and

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Researchers Have Uncovered a Troubling Finding in Umbilical Cord Blood

Biomedical, Medicine /

Unborn babies were exposed to significantly higher levels of “forever chemicals” than researchers previously thought—and the full implications are only now starting to come into focus. A new study published today (February 18) in Environmental Science & Technology reports that babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed in the womb to far higher levels

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Why the Effects of Black Mamba Bites Can Suddenly Intensify After Receiving Treatment

Medicine, Plants & Animals, Science /

Scientists discovered a “second hit” in mamba venom that helps explain why some patients initially improve with antivenom, only to relapse into severe, painful spasms. Certain mamba species initially paralyze muscles, then target another area of the nervous system, causing uncontrollable contractions after treatment reverses the initial paralysis. The Hidden Threats Lurking in Mamba Venom

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This Innovative Blood Test Can Identify Cancer Before Tumors Develop

Healthcare, Medicine /

A newly developed CRISPR-based light sensor can pick up the slightest traces of cancer from just a single drop of blood. Researchers have developed a sophisticated light-driven sensor that can detect extremely low levels of cancer biomarkers in the bloodstream. In the future, this technology could enable physicians to spot early signs of cancer and

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Researchers Found a New Way to Stop Pain Nerves From Spreading into The Spine

Healthcare, Medicine /

Researchers have discovered a bone-mediated signaling pathway that could help explain how spinal degeneration results in chronic pain. Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide. It affects individuals of all ages and places a heavy burden on healthcare systems. For many people, the pain becomes chronic, interfering with sleep,

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Common Eye Bacteria Connected to Alzheimer’s Disease

Healthcare, Medicine /

A recent study indicates that a common respiratory bacterium could have an unexpected connection to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are investigating an unexpected source for Alzheimer’s disease clues: the eye. In a study published in Nature Communications, they show that Chlamydia pneumoniae—a bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections—can persist in the

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Japan Launches Trials of Artificial Blood that Works with all Blood Types

Healthcare, Medicine /

Japan is preparing to take a major step forward in medicine, as clinical trials of artificial blood that works with all blood types are set to begin this year at Nara Medical University. The research could reshape healthcare by changing how hospitals manage transfusions worldwide. The goal is to create a universal synthetic blood that

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Study Shows 93% Effectiveness for Experimental Sleep Apnea Treatment

Healthcare, Medicine /

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing condition in which the airway collapses or becomes blocked, posing serious health risks. A promising new treatment, however, could significantly improve outcomes for the millions of people affected globally. According to a study conducted by researchers at Flinders University in Australia, the new technique builds on hypoglossal nerve

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