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Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment

Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

6 Nov 2025

COVID-19 vaccination may have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis

Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.

6 Nov 2025

Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan face higher risk of chronic respiratory conditions

U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several chronic respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Orlando.

6 Nov 2025

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of complications after surgery

Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that people with allergic conditions - including eczema, asthma, and hay fever - may face more problems after certain types of surgery.

6 Nov 2025

Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure

A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three times more likely to have high blood pressure.

6 Nov 2025

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

Children with a family history of type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of developing the disease.

6 Nov 2025

Experimental intranasal vaccine triggers broad immune response against multiple strains of H5N1

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) reported encouraging results from an early phase clinical trial that found an experimental intranasal vaccine triggered a broad immune response against multiple strains of H5N1 "bird flu".

6 Nov 2025

Combination therapy offers hope for ending lifelong chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

Ianalumab targets the B-cell activating factor receptor (BAFR) and ibrutinib belongs to a class of therapeutics called Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi).

6 Nov 2025

Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells

"Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body?"

6 Nov 2025

Researchers develop new checklist to prevent fraud in online clinical trials

The rise in virtual research since the COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for researchers to expand and diversify clinical trials, but it has also opened up avenues for fraudulent participation in these studies.

6 Nov 2025

New study highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services

A new study conducted by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services.

5 Nov 2025

Bleeding strokes strike earlier and harder in heavy drinkers

People who drink heavily may have bleeding strokes a decade earlier than people who are not heavy drinkers, according to a study published November 5, 2025, in Neurology®, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Nov 2025

Study finds incarcerated people receive lower quality cancer care

In the United States, the incarcerated population is aging. About 15% of incarcerated adults, or approximately 175,000 people, are now 55 years or older.

5 Nov 2025

Mayo Clinic scientists create stem cell patch to heal hearts without surgery

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a pioneering method to mend damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, an advance that could one day transform the treatment of heart failure.

5 Nov 2025

NYU Langone Health begins first clinical trial of gene-edited pig kidney transplants

The first surgery in a clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of gene-edited pig kidney transplants in patients with end-stage renal disease was recently performed at NYU Langone Health.

5 Nov 2025

What’s driving England’s rise in chronic illness? Ageing, not lifestyle, researchers find

A new Nature Communications study using the IMPACTNCD microsimulation model projects that England’s major illness burden will rise sharply by 2043, even with substantial lifestyle improvements. Population ageing, not modifiable risk factors, remains the dominant driver of future multimorbidity.

5 Nov 2025

New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But the methods of a large interdisciplinary research team offer hope.

5 Nov 2025

How gut microbes shape sleep: New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea

A new Brain Medicine review maps how gut microbes influence sleep disorders, from insomnia and sleep apnea to circadian disruption, via bile acids, neurotransmitters, and immune pathways. The findings highlight gut-driven targets for improving sleep quality through diet, probiotics, and microbiome modulation.

5 Nov 2025

New tool reveals hidden psychological reasons behind patients ignoring medication plans

A pioneering patient-reported outcome tool, developed by healthcare company Observia with the support of Kingston University, has shown significant promise in predicting the risk of a patient with chronic conditions not following their treatment plan, while also uncovering the deep psychological and social reasons driving the patient's decision making.

5 Nov 2025

Researchers uncover molecular key to prevent brown fat decline with age

As the body ages, brown adipose tissue activity decreases, fewer calories are burned, and this can contribute to obesity and certain chronic cardiovascular diseases that worsen with age.

5 Nov 2025

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Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment

COVID-19 vaccination may have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis

Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan face higher risk of chronic respiratory conditions

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of complications after surgery

Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

Experimental intranasal vaccine triggers broad immune response against multiple strains of H5N1

Combination therapy offers hope for ending lifelong chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells

Researchers develop new checklist to prevent fraud in online clinical trials

New study highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services

Bleeding strokes strike earlier and harder in heavy drinkers

Study finds incarcerated people receive lower quality cancer care

Mayo Clinic scientists create stem cell patch to heal hearts without surgery

NYU Langone Health begins first clinical trial of gene-edited pig kidney transplants

What’s driving England’s rise in chronic illness? Ageing, not lifestyle, researchers find

New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

How gut microbes shape sleep: New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea

New tool reveals hidden psychological reasons behind patients ignoring medication plans

Researchers uncover molecular key to prevent brown fat decline with age

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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