Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Cancers in Some Patients
A newer rheumatoid arthritis drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, compared to older drugs, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The research was mandated by the US Food…
Read MoreA pill that releases RNA in the stomach could offer a new way to administer vaccines
Like most vaccines, RNA vaccines have to be injected, which can be an obstacle for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers has developed a way to deliver RNA in a capsule that can be swallowed, which…
Read MoreAnalysis shows that COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later
An in-depth analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications within the first month to a year after infection. Such complications include disruptive heart rhythms, inflammation of the…
Read MoreBeijing introduces the world to 'robo-noodles' to limit COVID spread during the Olympics
WATCH NOW: Should the U.S. be boycotting the Olympics? Gordon Ramsay may not be invited to the Olympics this year. Beijing is focusing on robotic cooks and servers to prepare and serve food to the attendees in the city’s Winter…
Read MoreStudy reveals the inside of your car is dirtier than the average toilet
A study by researchers in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University and commissioned by Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that the inside of our cars have significantly higher levels of germs on them than the average…
Read MoreBritain reports 62,399 COVID cases, 85 deaths
FILE PHOTO: An ambulance is driven past the Houses of Parliament as it attends an emergency call, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, January 28, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File PhotoLONDON (Reuters) -Britain reported a further…
Read MoreHaving excess fat and being overweight can harm cognitive ability
Having excess fat and being overweight can cause harm a person’s cognitive ability, study finds Researchers found that people who have large amounts of excess body fat are more likely to have brain scarring Those with excess body fat also…
Read MoreMaternal metabolic syndrome can switch on imprinted gene associated with NAFLD in offspring
New research from North Carolina State University has found that an imprinted gene associated with development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is switched on in mice who nurse from mothers with metabolic syndrome, even when those mice are not…
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2 human challenge study offers novel insights into viral kinetics
In a recent Nature Portfolio preprint*, researchers discuss the results of a human challenge study to provide novel insights into the early dynamics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Herein, the researchers demonstrate the feasibility of deliberate infection…
Read MoreStudy identifies 29 new genetic variants linked to acne
A study of the genetics of acne has identified 29 regions of the genome that influence the condition. These genetic insights offer potential new targets for treatment. They may also help clinicians identify individuals at high risk of severe disease….
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