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Inhaled antibody therapy shows promise for COVID-19 treatment

The inhaled monoclonal antibody IN-006 shows promise in COVID-19 treatment, with high airway antibody levels and a favorable safety profile in healthy adults.

12 Feb 2025

Broccoli sprouts may help prediabetes, but only with the right gut bacteria

Broccoli sprout extract (BSE) modestly lowered fasting blood glucose in prediabetes, but its effectiveness depended on gut microbiota, particularly the BT2160 operon.

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

Daily fruit and vegetable extracts may boost brain power

A study reveals polyphenol-rich nutraceuticals enhance cognitive performance and boost neuroprotective biomarkers, offering a dietary approach to brain health.

11 Feb 2025

Mild electrical brain stimulation fails to improve motor recovery in stroke survivors

Mild electrical brain stimulation did not further improve motor recovery in stroke survivors, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

7 Feb 2025

SAB BIO announces positive topline Phase 1 clinical results with potentially disease-modifying T1D therapy SAB-142

SAB BIO, (“SAB BIO”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that is developing human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hIgG) for delaying the onset or progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced positive topline data from a Phase 1 trial of SAB-142 in a single-ascending dose among healthy volunteers.

From SAb Biotherapeutics, Inc. 6 Feb 2025

Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes

Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

5 Feb 2025

Can cognitive-behavioral therapy components be tailored to optimize ADHD treatment?

A meta-analysis of 43 trials identifies key CBT components, including third-wave therapy and organizational strategies, as effective for managing ADHD symptoms.

5 Feb 2025

GLP-1 drug exenatide shows no benefit for Parkinson's in new study

The GLP-1 drug, exenatide, has no positive impact on the movement, symptoms or brain imaging of people with Parkinson's, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

4 Feb 2025

International trial aims to prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk young adults

The first participants in an international clinical trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer's disease in young adults at high risk of the disease have been enrolled.

4 Feb 2025

Study identifies most effective CBT components for treating ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses.

4 Feb 2025

Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D slow biological aging in older adults

Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans.

4 Feb 2025

NIH-supported clinical trial to test experimental treatment 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.

31 Jan 2025

Anxiety reduction with antidepressants confirmed, long-term effects uncertain

A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

30 Jan 2025

Oral fecal transplantation could help prevent graft-versus-host disease in stem cell transplant patients

A new study shows that oral fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a feasible and safe addition to preventing graft-versus-host disease in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation for blood cancers.

28 Jan 2025

HMB supplement trial explores new treatment for chronic liver disease

A dietary supplement used to build muscle – or prevent muscle loss as a result of ageing or illness – is to be trialled as a potential treatment for chronic liver disease.

28 Jan 2025

Dietary intervention restores gut microbiome and offers protection against chronic diseases

Findings indicate that a microbiome restoration diet improves gut health and reduces chronic disease markers, highlighting its cardiometabolic benefits.

27 Jan 2025

Blood test for ctDNA identifies patients who benefit from celecoxib after surgery

A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients by investigators at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may benefit from adding of celecoxib, to post surgery treatment.

26 Jan 2025

AstraZeneca receives positive NICE recommendations for lung cancer treatment

AstraZeneca announced that this week it has received two positive recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of lung cancer patients across England and Wales.

25 Jan 2025

Dapagliflozin plus calorie restriction boosts remission rates in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity

Findings indicate that dapagliflozin and calorie restriction together improve weight loss and metabolic health, increasing the likelihood of diabetes remission.

24 Jan 2025