Will NHS fund life-changing £2m gene drug jab?
Will the NHS fund a £2.6m life-changing gene drug jab that allows boys with a rare muscle wasting disease the chance of walking Each year 100 boys in the UK are born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy DMD causes progressive weakness, loss…
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New research reveals broccoli sprouts may alleviate Crohn's disease symptoms in youth
In a recent study published in the American Society for Microbiology’s journal MSystems, a team of researchers from the United States used a murine model to investigate the impact of broccoli sprouts and bio-actives on the interactions between the host…
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Study shows emotions often defeat sense in health care priority setting
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Rapid high-dose buprenorphine treatment strategy found to reduce opioid withdrawal in individuals using fentanyl
Buprenorphine is a medication approved for pain and opioid dependence. New findings published in The American Journal on Addictions indicate that a transmucosal dose (which dissolves in the mouth) of buprenorphine followed by an injection of extended-release buprenorphine (BUP‐XR) may…
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New study confirms safety and benefits of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for newborns
Infants of pregnant women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe health outcomes, neonatal death, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, according to a new study from researchers at the Institute for Clinical…
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Study unveils organizational complexity of the prefrontal cortex and neuron subtypes regulating chronic pain
The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is one of the most sophisticated regions of the mammalian brain. This crucial brain region is known to support various complex functions, including cognition, memory, decision-making, intelligence, and the experience of pain. Researchers at Boston Children’s…
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Reducing salt intake by one tsp a day lowers blood pressure in a week
Reducing salt intake by one teaspoon a day lowers blood pressure the same amount as medication in just ONE WEEK Participants from Illinois and Alabama were tested on low and high-sodium diets The low-sodium diet was found to reduce blood…
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New research offers hope for reduced muscle wastage in cancer patients
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Women More Likely to Have Obesity in Lower-Income Countries
TOPLINE: Women are 2-3 times more likely than men to have obesity in low- and middle-income countries, with the disparity as much as 10-times higher among women in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa. Key factors believed to contribute to the…
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