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Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns

byFrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomeno

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns

byFrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomeno
Researchers challenge old mechanism behind skin discoloration from hydroquinone

Researchers challenge old mechanism behind skin discoloration from hydroquinone

byFujita Health UniversityTyrosinase (Tyr) catalyzes hydroquinone (HQ) oxidation via two main pathways. The HBQ pathway directly oxidizes HQ to 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (HBQ), which dimerizes and fo

Researchers challenge old mechanism behind skin discoloration from hydroquinone

byFujita Health UniversityTyrosinase (Tyr) catalyzes hydroquinone (HQ) oxidation via two main pathways. The HBQ pathway directly oxidizes HQ to 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (HBQ), which dimerizes and fo
Metabolic scarring during TB treatment highlights need for nutrition support, study says

Metabolic scarring during TB treatment highlights need for nutrition support, study says

by Laura Reiley,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedinPLOS Global Public Healthcontributes to the growing evidence that nutrition should be treated as a core part o

Metabolic scarring during TB treatment highlights need for nutrition support, study says

by Laura Reiley,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedinPLOS Global Public Healthcontributes to the growing evidence that nutrition should be treated as a core part o
New antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system

New antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit:Cell Reports(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.116593Researchers at Texas Biologics at The University of Texas at Austin, working with scientists internationally,

New antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit:Cell Reports(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.116593Researchers at Texas Biologics at The University of Texas at Austin, working with scientists internationally,
More Americans are on dialysis. Could more safely wean off it?

More Americans are on dialysis. Could more safely wean off it?

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWeaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining

More Americans are on dialysis. Could more safely wean off it?

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWeaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining
Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity's dark side

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity's dark side

by Lauran NeergaardRuth Wilson, who has lupus, leaves her monthly lupus-focused IV treatment at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. Credit: AP Photo/David Goldma

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity's dark side

by Lauran NeergaardRuth Wilson, who has lupus, leaves her monthly lupus-focused IV treatment at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. Credit: AP Photo/David Goldma
Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Mushtaq Hussain from PexelsWhile vaping has been touted by manufacturers as a safer smoking alternative, the public health community is careful to po

Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Mushtaq Hussain from PexelsWhile vaping has been touted by manufacturers as a safer smoking alternative, the public health community is careful to po
Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil
Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

by Adrian Esterman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet ithasn't gone away.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still w

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

by Adrian Esterman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet ithasn't gone away.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still w
Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.
Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

by Wiida Fourie-Basson,Stellenbosch UniversityIllustrative co-localization of NETs and microclots markers in control and LC individual plasma, and performance of LC quantitative detection performance.

Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

by Wiida Fourie-Basson,Stellenbosch UniversityIllustrative co-localization of NETs and microclots markers in control and LC individual plasma, and performance of LC quantitative detection performance.
First vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly melioidosis infection

First vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly melioidosis infection

byTulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging global public health threat. The disease is caused by bacteria that live in soil and

First vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly melioidosis infection

byTulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging global public health threat. The disease is caused by bacteria that live in soil and