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Many Americans take supplements for immune support, but doctor recommendations are low

Study finds 11% of U.S. adults used dietary supplements for immune support pre-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of healthcare professional recommendations.

11 Feb 2025

Study explores microbiome reboot to prolong effect of Crohn's disease therapy

A special liquid diet, known as exclusive enteral nutrition, is an essential therapy for Crohn's disease. Patients consume only this formula for six to eight weeks, completely avoiding solid foods. However, the exact reasons why this is helpful were previously unclear.

11 Feb 2025

New method provides accurate measurement of drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier

For decades, scientists across the globe have investigated methods to accurately measure drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier, a compact layer of cells that protect the brain from potentially dangerous substances and microbes.

11 Feb 2025

NIH clinical trial examines investigational therapy for dengue

A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease.

11 Feb 2025

High cholesterol diets increase heart attack risk in U.S. veterans, study warns

Higher dietary cholesterol intake is linked to an increased risk of myocardial infarction among U.S. veterans, reinforcing the need for heart-healthy dietary choices.

10 Feb 2025

Understanding the process and risks of tattoo removal

Sometimes people get a permanent tattoo then later decide they no longer want it. Life situations change or maybe the tattoo just didn't come out as hoped.

10 Feb 2025

Children with peanut allergy achieve tolerance with gradual peanut butter ingestion

Eating gradually increasing doses of store-bought, home-measured peanut butter for about 18 months enabled 100% of children with peanut allergy who initially could tolerate the equivalent of at least half a peanut to consume three tablespoons of peanut butter without an allergic reaction, researchers report.

10 Feb 2025

Study highlights growing antibiotic resistance in diarrheagenic E. coli in China

Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) is a major global cause of diarrheal diseases, with certain strains showing alarming levels of antibiotic resistance.

10 Feb 2025

AI vs. dietitians: Can ChatGPT accurately assess your meals?

Researchers evaluated ChatGPT-4’s accuracy in estimating nutrient content from meal images and found that while it correctly identified foods, it underestimated portion sizes and most nutrients, especially in larger meals.

10 Feb 2025

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, as well as feral cats and pets that spend time outdoors and likely caught it by hunting diseased rodents or wild birds.

10 Feb 2025

Microplastics in food packaging may increase heart disease risk

Microplastics pose a threat to heart health, causing harmful changes in vascular cells and increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis.

10 Feb 2025

AIM Vaccine submits mRNA RSV vaccine for FDA clinical trials

AIM Vaccine Co., Ltd., a leading PRC vaccine company, announced today that its independently developed mRNA RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine has recently been submitted for clinical trials to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

10 Feb 2025

Ariceum Therapeutics receives FDA’s Orphan Drug Designation for targeted radionuclide cancer treatment

Ariceum Therapeutics (Ariceum), a private biotech company developing radiopharmaceutical products for the diagnosis and treatment of certain hard-to-treat cancers, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to 225Ac-SSO110 (satoreotide) for the treatment of patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

10 Feb 2025

Scientists crack the secret to perfectly cooked eggs

Researchers developed a ‘periodic cooking’ method using alternating hot and cold water cycles to cook eggs evenly while preserving nutrients and optimizing texture.

9 Feb 2025

UCLA Health launches study on ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in youth

UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults who have bipolar disorder.

8 Feb 2025

"Healthy" food labels may reduce consumer spending, research finds

Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.

7 Feb 2025

American Heart Association highlights cardiovascular health disparities in Black communities

The American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made in reducing cardiovascular and cerebral health disparities, Black communities in the United States still face disproportionately higher risk of heart disease, stroke and hypertension.

7 Feb 2025