Sudden myalgia could be a symptom of Marburg virus as cases rise
Health authorities have confirmed new cases of the deadly Marburg virus in parts of Africa. News that the virus has reached Equatorial Guinea’s commercial capital with a population of around 200,000 is concerning, according to the experts. Sudden myalgia could…
Read MoreNew Role for Olaparib in BRCA Ovarian Cancer in Neoadjuvant Setting
Olaparib (Lynparza) is a PARP inhibitor that is already approved for use as a first-line maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer, in particular in patients with BRCA mutations, but a new study suggests there could be another extension to the indication:…
Read MoreStudy finds minimal impact of SARS-CoV-2 genome variability on current diagnostic molecular systems
*Important notice: Research Square publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information. The authors of a new study under review at the journal…
Read MoreExercise may reduce negative effects of unhealthy sleep duration on longevity
Sleeping too little or too long is linked with a shorter life, but scientists have found that physical activity counteracts some of these negative effects. The research in more than 90,000 adults is published today in the European Journal of…
Read MoreHeart attack study could change the game in regenerative medicine
Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers have identified a group of proteins that could be the secret to cellular reprogramming, an emerging approach in regenerative medicine in which scientists transform cells to repair damaged or injured body tissues. The researchers were able…
Read MoreLab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever
New research from Oregon Health & Science University and collaborators indicates lab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever, a virus for which there is no treatment. The natural immune response to invading pathogens normally involves…
Read MoreFDA-approved drug shows promise in lab models for childhood blinding disease
A National Institutes of Health team has identified a compound already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that keeps light-sensitive photoreceptors alive in three models of Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 (LCA 10), an inherited retinal ciliopathy disease…
Read MoreHeres How You Can Maintain a Healthy Diet While Working From Home
Did you know that World Health Day is celebrated every 7th of April? Some people don’t even know that such a day exists! The 2020 health crisis definitely changed our outlook on different matters. Being locked up at home for a couple…
Read MoreMan dubbed 'Testicle King' says he lives on uncooked animal GENITALS
He’s got balls! Man, 31, dubbed ‘The Testicle King’ reveals he lives on insane diet of uncooked animal GENITALS and raw meat — but it hasn’t put off his glamorous wife! Pauly Long, 31, from Philadelphia, posts videos of him…
Read MoreEvening activity breaks from screen time better for health, shows study.
Breaking up long periods of sitting in the evening can result in lower blood sugar and insulin levels in healthy adults, a new University of Otago study has found. The research, led by Ph.D. student Jennifer Gale, found regular activity…
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