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Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial
A new drug developed by Australian researchers has shown promising results in reducing sepsis in a Phase II clinical trial involving 180 patients. The...
MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age
As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA to the...
Half of heart attacks strike people told they’re low risk
The study reveals that widely used heart-attack risk calculators fail to flag nearly half of those who will soon experience a cardiac event. Even...
Gas stoves are filling millions of homes with hidden toxic air
Stanford researchers found that gas stoves expose Americans to surprisingly high levels of nitrogen dioxide—often matching or exceeding outdoor pollution. For millions, cooking alone...
Your skin has a built-in cancer defense and sunlight turns it off
Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases...
A hidden breathing problem may be behind chronic fatigue’s crushing exhaustion
Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in...
Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air
Cockroach infestations don’t just bring creepy crawlers, they fill homes with allergens and bacterial toxins that can trigger asthma and allergies. NC State researchers...
Electricity reprograms immune cells to speed up recovery
By electrically stimulating macrophages, scientists at Trinity College Dublin have found a way to calm inflammation and promote faster healing. The process turns these...
New breath sensor detects diabetes quickly and easily
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and many don’t even realize they have it. Instead of relying on costly and time-consuming lab tests, scientists at...
Doctors tested a common drug on COVID. The results are stunning
Inhaled heparin significantly lowers the risk of death and ventilation in COVID-19 patients while also showing potential against other respiratory infections. With its unique...