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Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Research explores how excessive sugar consumption can drive systemic inflammation, disrupt the gut and oral microbiomes, and contribute to periodontal inflammation, with implications for global health.

10 Oct 2024

Skin pigmentation may affect drug efficacy and safety

Skin pigmentation may act as a "sponge" for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report in a perspective article published in the journal Human Genomics.

10 Oct 2024

Study reveals how bacterial selfishness affects antibiotic resistance strategies

As strains of pathogens resistant to frontline antibiotics become more common worldwide, clinicians are more often turning to combination treatments that degrade this resistance as a first treatment option.

10 Oct 2024

Researchers warn against relying on AI chatbots for drug safety information

Patients shouldn't rely on AI powered search engines and chatbots to always give them accurate and safe information on drugs, conclude researchers in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, after finding a considerable number of answers were wrong or potentially harmful.

10 Oct 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet another promise for long-term care coverage

As part of a media blitz aimed at women voters, Vice President Kamala Harris this week rolled out a plan for Medicare to provide in-home long-term care services.

10 Oct 2024

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Creatine kinase M2 (CKMT2) plays a key role in mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, affecting energy metabolism in skeletal muscle.

10 Oct 2024

UVA research reveals nervous system's role in C. difficile infections

The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the "fight or flight" response can shape the severity of potentially deadly C. difficile infections, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals.

10 Oct 2024

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Rabi Musah delves into her innovative use of DART-HRMS and chemometric analysis to differentiate between hemp and marijuana varieties of Cannabis sativa, exploring the forensic and legal implications of these findings.

From Pittcon 10 Oct 2024

US study uncovers antiviral resistance in swine-origin influenza, urging enhanced pandemic surveillance

Researchers in the US analyzed swine-origin influenza viruses, identifying key mutations that could reduce antiviral drug effectiveness and threaten pandemic preparedness.

9 Oct 2024

Novel antibody shows promise for pain relief in peripheral nerves

Cell surface proteins play a crucial role in cell communication and in sensing changes in the extracellular environment.

9 Oct 2024

Research shows link between multiple sclerosis to increased risk of certain cancers

A new study has found some cancers to be slightly more frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in people without MS.

9 Oct 2024

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

Vital research findings pointing to improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma brain tumors have been revealed in two major studies published in the journal Neuro-Oncology.

9 Oct 2024

Tiny molecule offers hope in reducing opioid side effects

Opioid drugs are highly effective at relieving pain but come with severe drawbacks. Their side effects range from dizziness to potentially fatal respiratory depression.

9 Oct 2024

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom Seinfeld. But for some it has been a tragedy.

9 Oct 2024

Employers haven’t a clue how their drug benefits are managed

Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do with the money they exchange for the medications used by their employees, according to a KFF survey released Wednesday morning.

9 Oct 2024

Clonal competition assays reveal tumor cell resistance mechanisms

All cells within the same cancer are not the same. They all have genetic errors that turn them into tumor cells, but these errors are not identical.

8 Oct 2024

New insights into how stress affects pancreatic cells and diabetes risk

The cells in your pancreas, like people, can only handle so much stress before they start to break down. Certain stressors, such as inflammation and high blood sugar, contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes by overwhelming these cells.

8 Oct 2024

Maintaining healthy weight may support brain vascular health in aging population

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 18 on September 18, 2024, entitled, "Determinants of cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time in healthy older adults."

8 Oct 2024

Concerns rise over increased industry sponsorship in cancer clinical trials

A growing reliance on industry-sponsored cancer clinical trials in the United States is a reason for concern, say researchers from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

8 Oct 2024

Survey: Most Americans skeptical about weight-loss injections

A new national survey shows that, despite intense marketing, most Americans do not want the new weight-loss injectables, such as Wegovy and Ozempic.

8 Oct 2024

Drugs News and Research

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Skin pigmentation may affect drug efficacy and safety

Study reveals how bacterial selfishness affects antibiotic resistance strategies

Researchers warn against relying on AI chatbots for drug safety information

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet another promise for long-term care coverage

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

UVA research reveals nervous system's role in C. difficile infections

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

US study uncovers antiviral resistance in swine-origin influenza, urging enhanced pandemic surveillance

Novel antibody shows promise for pain relief in peripheral nerves

Research shows link between multiple sclerosis to increased risk of certain cancers

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

Tiny molecule offers hope in reducing opioid side effects

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

Employers haven’t a clue how their drug benefits are managed

Clonal competition assays reveal tumor cell resistance mechanisms

New insights into how stress affects pancreatic cells and diabetes risk

Maintaining healthy weight may support brain vascular health in aging population

Concerns rise over increased industry sponsorship in cancer clinical trials

Survey: Most Americans skeptical about weight-loss injections

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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