Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression—but are they safe?

by Leigh Hataway,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests psilocybin has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants. Commonly referred to as "magic mushr

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression—but are they safe?

by Leigh Hataway,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests psilocybin has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants. Commonly referred to as "magic mushr

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

by Melissa Rohman and Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNotch3 deficiency results in vascular dysfunction due to impaired contractility. Immunofluorescence of phosphorylated myosin light chai

Updated on: December 28,2023 8

Study discovers novel biomarker for vascular aging and neurodegeneration

by Melissa Rohman and Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNotch3 deficiency results in vascular dysfunction due to impaired contractility. Immunofluorescence of phosphorylated myosin light chai

Updated on:December 28,2023 8

Study suggests key to antipsychotic-drug–induced obesity

by UTSouthwestern Medical CenterEffect of risperidone and risperidone + LepAb on body weight, food intake, and glucose tolerance. Female mice (n = 9) were placed on an HFD alone (Ctrl) or a

Updated on: January 26,2024 8

Study suggests key to antipsychotic-drug–induced obesity

by UTSouthwestern Medical CenterEffect of risperidone and risperidone + LepAb on body weight, food intake, and glucose tolerance. Female mice (n = 9) were placed on an HFD alone (Ctrl) or a

Updated on:January 26,2024 8

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh

Updated on: March 20,2024 16

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh

Updated on:March 20,2024 16

Cannabis has no clear effect on treatment of opioid addiction, study finds

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is not an effective treatment for opioid addiction, a new study of thousands of people being treated for opioid use disorder sugg

Updated on: May 11,2024 4

Cannabis has no clear effect on treatment of opioid addiction, study finds

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is not an effective treatment for opioid addiction, a new study of thousands of people being treated for opioid use disorder sugg

Updated on:May 11,2024 4

Researchers develop a new toolkit of fruit flies to study Zika virus

FEBRUARY 28, 2024byTexas Children's HospitalZIKV proteins cause scorable phenotypes upon overexpression in Drosophila. (A) Graphical diagram of the Zika virus (ZIKV) polyprotein, which conta

Updated on: March 29,2024 5

Researchers develop a new toolkit of fruit flies to study Zika virus

FEBRUARY 28, 2024byTexas Children's HospitalZIKV proteins cause scorable phenotypes upon overexpression in Drosophila. (A) Graphical diagram of the Zika virus (ZIKV) polyprotein, which conta

Updated on:March 29,2024 5

Groundbreaking Advancements Propel HIV Vaccine Research Forward

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Groundbreaking Advancements Propel HIV Vaccine Research Forward

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Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Updated on: May 09,2024 7

Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Updated on:May 09,2024 7

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d

Updated on: December 30,2023 10

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d

Updated on:December 30,2023 10

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

Updated on: May 07,2024 19

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

Updated on:May 07,2024 19

CRISPR treatment slows swelling in hereditary angioedema patients

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: James atmos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe

Updated on: April 12,2024 19

CRISPR treatment slows swelling in hereditary angioedema patients

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: James atmos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe

Updated on:April 12,2024 19

JAMA report outlines recommendations for evaluation and management of penicillin allergy

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile more than 32 million individuals in the U.S. have a documented penicillin allergy in their medical record, studies have shown that

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

JAMA report outlines recommendations for evaluation and management of penicillin allergy

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile more than 32 million individuals in the U.S. have a documented penicillin allergy in their medical record, studies have shown that

Updated on:April 16,2024 20