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A massive international study has shown that the experimental oral obesity drug orforglipron can help patients shed over 10% of their body weight, with nearly one in five losing 20% or more. Unlike most GLP-1 agonists that require injections, orforglipron…
Funded projects will drive discoveries across biology, environment, and autism services.
NIH-funded study reveals brain changes long before chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) develops.
Approach involves looking at the whole person—not just separate organs or body systems—and considering multiple factors that promote health.
More than 60% of the nearly 24,000 stillbirth cases annually remain unexplained
Scientists discovered that a gut bacteria molecule called corisin can travel to the kidneys, triggering inflammation and scarring that lead to diabetic kidney fibrosis. By attaching to albumin in the blood, corisin infiltrates kidney tissue and accelerates damage. In animal…
Researchers identified microRNA-93 as a genetic driver of fatty liver disease and showed that vitamin B3 can effectively suppress it. This breakthrough suggests niacin could be repurposed as a powerful new treatment for millions worldwide.
Previous research from the University of Miami showed that children can recognize sick faces, demonstrating that even kids can pick up on illness cues, though accuracy varies by age. Now, researchers have taken this line of research one step further…
NIH-funded study supports acupuncture needling as a safe and effective pain treatment for this group.
The MIRA2 study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated bone metabolism and the intake of nutrients critical to bone health, such as calcium, vitamin D and protein. The study involved children residing in Helsinki aged between two and seven…