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ETH Zurich team uncovers mechanism behind microbubble drug delivery

ETH Zurich researchers have investigated how tiny gas bubbles can deliver drugs into cells in a targeted manner using ultrasound.

22 Feb 2025

Co-prescribing stimulants and opioids may fuel the twin epidemic of overdose

The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed opioid medications is associated with a pattern of escalating opioid intake, a new study has found.

22 Feb 2025

Mosquito antennae may revolutionize natural disaster detection

One of nature's most disliked creatures may very well unlock a breakthrough in disaster response.

22 Feb 2025

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

A high intake of flavonoid-rich foods, such as tea, apples, blueberries, and red wine, is linked to reduced risks of frailty, poor mental health, and physical impairment in older adults, particularly women.

20 Feb 2025

Olive oil prevents weight gain while butter and margarine add pounds, study finds

A long-term study of 121,119 participants found that increasing olive oil intake was associated with less weight gain over time, while consuming margarine, butter, and vegetable oils led to greater weight gain.

20 Feb 2025

Research highlights burden of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

20 Feb 2025

Scientists track diet through stool DNA, revealing a new way to monitor nutrition

Scientists developed MEDI, a method to estimate dietary intake from food DNA in human stool, offering a more accurate alternative to self-reported food tracking.

19 Feb 2025

Exploring ketamine's potential in the fight against treatment-resistant depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with a significant proportion of patients (10-20%) progressing to treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

19 Feb 2025

Infant exposure to herpes virus may cause memory problems later in life

Very early exposure to even a very small dose of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in infant mice can lead to cognitive decline later in life, according to findings from a new Dartmouth-led study, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.

19 Feb 2025

Generic drugs from India linked to more severe adverse events

Generic drugs manufactured in India are linked to significantly more "severe adverse events" for patients who use them than equivalent drugs produced in the United States, a new study finds.

19 Feb 2025

Preventing colorectal cancer through lifestyle choices

The evidence is clear - screening for colorectal cancer may save one's life. Today, more and more people are choosing colorectal cancer screening. As a result, there is a steady decline in the number of older people getting and dying from colorectal cancer. Lower rates of smoking among Americans have also contributed to the decline in the past several years.

19 Feb 2025

Lasting impact of long COVID and the protective benefits of vaccination

Researchers explore the mental and physical health outcomes in patients with long COVID.

19 Feb 2025

Direct connection found between memory and sensory processing centers in brain

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new—and important or just "background noise."

19 Feb 2025

Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

Drinking water may help reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, while excessive coffee and tea intake (≥6 cups/day) increases the likelihood of CVD, with stronger effects in women.

19 Feb 2025

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Researchers found that dairy consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with milk promoting beneficial bacteria and cheese altering microbial diversity in distinct ways.

18 Feb 2025

Combining social media posts and transformer-based learning models to detect heat stroke risks in Japan

Heat stroke poses a significant health risk, especially during extreme temperature conditions. As global temperatures rise due to climate change, the frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased, putting vulnerable populations at greater risk.

18 Feb 2025

First insights into familial ALS in Egypt reveal genetic variations and disease progression

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and eventually death.

18 Feb 2025

Researchers discover direct feedback loop in brain circuit connecting memories and emotions

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just "background noise."

18 Feb 2025

Do probiotics enhance sports performance?

Researchers found that probiotics may enhance endurance, recovery, and immune function in athletes, but the evidence for strength and power performance remains limited.

17 Feb 2025

Diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance, worsening infections and treatment challenges

A new study reveals that diabetes significantly accelerates the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, highlighting a major public health concern.

17 Feb 2025

Frequency News and Research

ETH Zurich team uncovers mechanism behind microbubble drug delivery

Co-prescribing stimulants and opioids may fuel the twin epidemic of overdose

Mosquito antennae may revolutionize natural disaster detection

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

Olive oil prevents weight gain while butter and margarine add pounds, study finds

Research highlights burden of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Scientists track diet through stool DNA, revealing a new way to monitor nutrition

Exploring ketamine's potential in the fight against treatment-resistant depression

Infant exposure to herpes virus may cause memory problems later in life

Generic drugs from India linked to more severe adverse events

Preventing colorectal cancer through lifestyle choices

Lasting impact of long COVID and the protective benefits of vaccination

Direct connection found between memory and sensory processing centers in brain

Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Combining social media posts and transformer-based learning models to detect heat stroke risks in Japan

First insights into familial ALS in Egypt reveal genetic variations and disease progression

Researchers discover direct feedback loop in brain circuit connecting memories and emotions

Do probiotics enhance sports performance?

Diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance, worsening infections and treatment challenges

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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