NIH research clears way for study of experimental treatment for opioid use disorder
IND in effect for human safety study of mitragynine, a kratom isolate.
Health & Wellness
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NIH researchers identify avenue for enhanced GLP-1-induced weight loss
Modulating intracellular signaling may extend drug effects.
New CRISPR approach may open path to hepatitis E treatment by blocking viral RNA
Researchers at the Ruhr University Bochum have developed a novel antiviral concept: Using the CRISPR/Cas13 system, they were able to specifically suppress the replication of the hepatitis E virus in human cells. Hepatitis E is a common cause of acute…
Why only some patients get liver disease: New protein pathway may help forecast alpha1-antitrypsin outcomes
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited disorder affecting 100,000 people in the U.S., causes a progressive and incurable lung disease. A subset of patients with the condition—about 10% to 15%—also develop liver disease because of the accumulation of the aggregated protein variant…
Pregnancy is a chance to reshape family eating habits before the baby arrives
Pregnancy is often regarded as a time to prepare the nursery, but it is also a useful moment to get the kitchen ready.
Scientists uncover surprising health benefits of watermelon
Studies suggest watermelon could be a hidden powerhouse for better health. Researchers found that people who eat watermelon tend to have higher-quality diets packed with more vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants — while consuming less added sugar and saturated fat. Another…
Wealth and health divide: Obesity rates plateau in rich nations but surge in developing world
Obesity has long been the invisible health crisis looming over humanity, with rates climbing globally. There is some positive news now emerging from a multi-decade study spanning several nations. A recent study published in Nature by the Non-Communicable Disease Risk…
Scientists reveal how seven days of fasting transforms the human body
Scientists have discovered that the human body undergoes a dramatic internal transformation during extended fasting, with major changes appearing only after about three days without food. In a seven-day water-only fasting study, researchers tracked thousands of proteins in the blood…
Breast cancer that has begun to spread could be controlled for longer with targeted radiotherapy
Treating breast cancer that has begun to spread around the body with targeted radiotherapy could help patients to live longer without their cancer getting worse, according to the results of a small randomized controlled trial presented at the Congress of…
Just two radiotherapy sessions given over eight days can treat prostate cancer without any extra side effects
Two larger doses of radiotherapy for prostate cancer cause no additional side effects compared to the standard five doses of radiotherapy, according to results presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026). Experts say…