Scorpion venom peptides are emerging as targeted drug candidates for inflammatory pathways and hepatitis viruses, according to a recent review published in the journal iLIVER. Researchers summarized how these molecules, sourced from over 2,700 documented scorpion species, target receptor proteins and voltage-gated ion channels to treat chronic inflammatory and hepatic disorders without the broad toxicity … Read more
Injectable hyaluronic acid microgels carrying radioactive iodine-131 offer a precise, minimally invasive method to deliver localized radiation therapy to keloid scars, according to a preclinical study published by researchers at Pusan National University. The strategy aims to overcome the targeting limitations of conventional external-beam radiation when treating small, irregular skin lesions. The Keloid Treatment Challenge … Read more
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrested between 50.2% and 57.5% of active cavitated dentin caries lesions in young children over an eight-month period, according to a phase 3 multisite clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics. The trial evaluated 830 generally healthy children aged 12 to 71 months with severe early childhood caries to inform US Food … Read more
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a self-healing magnetoelectric sensory system (SMES) that enables underwater electronics to detect damage and repair themselves autonomously. Published in Advanced Materials on April 18, 2026, the technology utilizes a stretchable elastomer laced with liquid-metal conductors to provide touch and proximity sensing without the need for … Read more
Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states and Washington, D.C., but a disconnect remains between cancer survivors using the substance to manage symptoms and the providers treating them. According to a study published in the Journal of Cancer Education, while survivors often turn to cannabis for pain, nausea, and anxiety, they frequently report feeling … Read more
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a primary driver of biological aging: the failure of tissue-resident macrophages to clear senescent, or “zombie,” neutrophils from the body. According to a study published July 16 in Science, blocking a specific pro-inflammatory receptor, EP2, on these immune cells rejuvenated organ function and reduced age-related frailty in mice. This discovery … Read more
Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), in collaboration with the Catholic University of Korea and Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, have developed an ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensor capable of detecting early-stage liver fibrosis through a small blood sample. The device, known as FIB-EIS, identifies the protein PICP to signal liver hardening, potentially replacing invasive tissue biopsies with a … Read more
When to Seek Emergency Care for Sudden Pain Emergency medicine physicians advise that any sudden, severe, or unexplained pain warrants professional medical evaluation, as individual thresholds for “serious” symptoms vary significantly. According to Dr. Michael Turturro, a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, patients should prioritize caution over self-diagnosis, … Read more
Traveling with Chronic Back Pain: Expert Strategies to Prevent Flare-Ups Travelers living with chronic low back pain can minimize discomfort by using lumbar support, taking frequent movement breaks, and preparing through stretching routines. According to Hackensack Meridian Health specialists, proactive planning and smart lifting techniques are essential to preventing spinal flare-ups during peak travel seasons. … Read more
A combination of dietary fibers from wheat, citrus, and oats significantly improves bowel movement frequency and stool consistency in adults with chronic functional constipation, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition. Researchers found that a daily 13-gram supplement dose containing resistant dextrin, pectins, and insoluble fiber provided faster … Read more