Category: Health News
Gut-Brain Axis at Risk: Benzodiazepines, Antidepressants, and Proton Pump Inhibitors May Disrupt Microflora More Than Antibiotics
Key Takeaways Long-term use of benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and PPIs may disrupt gut microbiota more than antibiotics. These effects can persist for years and may influence mental and metabolic health. …Nasal Spray Clears Tau Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
A novel nasal spray developed by a team led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has been shown to get rid of disease proteins in …Embittered Users Drag Novo Nordisk to Court Over Ozempic and Wegovy Side Effects
Ozempic burst onto the scene recently as a potential silver bullet against obesity. It was approved for medical use in the United States in 2017, and the internet quickly …Scientists Reverse Genetic Deafness in Adult Mice Using CRISPR Genome Editing
A novel CRISPR genome editing approach has shown promise in potentially reversing genetic hearing loss due to a certain type of mutation in microRNA. Mass Eye and Ear researchers …
Higher Incidence of Abuse in Intimate Relationships Involving Women Compared to Male-Only Partnerships
Domestic violence is a worldwide issue that affects individuals across all races, genders, and relationships, including heterosexual, lesbian, and gay partnerships. It is considered a violation of human rights …Scientists Build a Model That Shows How Antibodies Attach to Foreign Bodies
The invasion of foreign bodies into the body is identified and neutralized by the action of antibodies (also known as immunoglobulins) which are a class of Y-shaped proteins made …
Alzheimer’s Association’s Updated Guidelines Represent Crucial Advancements in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s Association workgroup has released the final version of the new diagnostic guidelines for the disease that take into account findings from the latest research. In the new …Intermittent Senolytic Therapy with Dasatinib and Quercetin: Phase 2 Trial Shows Potential Benefits for Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women with High Senescent Cell Burden
Results from a new study that appeared in the journal Nature Medicine raise some hope that certain drugs aimed at getting rid of senescent cells may promote healthier aging …