Research published in the journal Cell reveals that severe COVID-19 cases are often linked to pre-existing autoantibodies that neutralize type I interferons. According to findings from a global consortium of researchers, these autoantibodies are produced by a mature population of B cells that exist before viral exposure, effectively disabling the body’s primary antiviral alarm system. … Read more
California State University, Chico is recruiting night shift workers for a clinical study to determine how exercise impacts cardiovascular and skeletal muscle health. Led by Dr. Ryan Perkins, an associate professor in the Exercise Physiology Program, the research targets healthy adults aged 18 to 50 who work at least three hours between 11 p.m. and … Read more
Recent research from UCLA suggests that creatine, a supplement widely used for muscle performance, may play a significant role in immune function by energizing dendritic cells to fight tumors. According to a study published in iScience, researchers found that these immune cells require creatine to survive and effectively prime cancer-killing T-cells, potentially opening new avenues … Read more
Unemployed women who begin taking GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy experience a 27% increase in their employment rate within 18 months, according to a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Harvard economist Rebecca Diamond, who analyzed survey data from over 10,000 adults, found that these gains appear tied to … Read more
Researchers have identified a modified form of vitamin B12, known as nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl), that can cross the blood-brain barrier to target glioblastoma tumors. A study published in Oncoscience by Joseph A. Bauer of Nitric Oxide Services, LLC and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Taussig Cancer Center found that this compound selectively accumulates in brain cancer tissue, … Read more
Recent research published in Nature Medicine indicates that adults under 50 are experiencing accelerated biological ageing, a process where internal cellular wear and tear outpaces chronological age. This trend, particularly evident in generations born after 1965, correlates with a documented 79% global increase in early-onset cancer diagnoses since 1990, according to data from the British … Read more
The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) and Insmed Incorporated have announced a joint plan to launch a three-year, open-label study involving 3,000 patients across Europe. The research aims to evaluate whether the drug brensocatib can modify the disease course of bronchiectasis by intervening earlier in the patient’s diagnostic journey, according to a … Read more
False Bay’s marine environment contains a complex mixture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and heavy metals, according to a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin. Researchers sampled 19 stations between April and June 2021, identifying persistent contaminants including acetaminophen, diclofenac, and atrazine. While the study found no immediate ecological damage to … Read more
A four-minute daily exercise regimen can significantly improve mobility and balance in older adults, according to research published in the journal PLOS One. Dr. Christopher Sciamanna, a professor of medicine at Penn State, developed this “FAST” protocol—Functional Activity Strength Training—to help individuals build resilience through short, manageable bursts of movement rather than long, intimidating gym … Read more
A majority of men prescribed testosterone therapy do not meet clinical guidelines for safe treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan. While the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has quadrupled over the last three decades to reach an estimated 11 million Americans, researchers warn that improper use increases the risk … Read more