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An experimental pill called enlicitide slashed levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol, by up to 60%, according to a new phase three clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. If approved by…
People who switch to a fully unprocessed diet don’t just eat differently—they eat smarter. Research from the University of Bristol shows that when people avoid ultra-processed foods, they naturally pile their plates with fruits and vegetables, eating over 50% more…
A research team has demonstrated that clopidogrel is more effective than aspirin as a long-term antiplatelet therapy in patients at high risk of recurrent cardiovascular events after coronary stent implantation. The team was led by Professors Joo-Yong Hahn, Young Bin…
Memories must be flexible so animals can adapt when the world changes. FMI neuroscientists have found that in fruit flies, simply tasting a sugar reward again can weaken all previous associated memories. This process may inspire new ways to safely…
Researchers from the HUN-REN Szeged Biological Research Centre and HCEMM have just published a new study suggesting that it’s not simply the number of tumor mutations that matters for immunotherapy, but the kind of mutation patterns they create. The team…
A study led by Dartmouth Engineering professors demonstrates a possible new technique for connecting electronic implants with the surface of the brain, as well as a new method for ensuring safe, long-term medical access to the brain. Alexander Boys and…
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that an immunosuppressive drug affects microglia, the resident immune cells of the brain. In mouse models, the drug reduced levels of guanosine nucleotides, which are essential for cell signaling and morphology. This reduction…
Three years ago, a train derailment spilled hazardous chemicals into the Ohio community.
Arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) decrease the risk for severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely preterm infants by nearly half, according to a research letter published online in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Dementia is a term used to describe memory loss, impaired reasoning, difficulties communicating and other mental impairments that can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, other neurodegenerative disease, strokes, severe infections, head injuries or various other conditions. While most past studies…