WHO sounds alarm on risk of chikungunya epidemic The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. Jul 22, 2025 0 40
Lymphoid-derived dendritic cells found to shape immune suppression and allergy responses Lymphoid-derived conventional dendritic cells (L-cDCs) may play a unique function associated with immune suppression and allergy induction, as reported by researchers from Japan. Long thought to arise only from myeloid lineages, ... Jul 22, 2025 0 17
Five-year survival in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma sets milestone A new exploratory analysis of the HIMALAYA phase III trial involving patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC, an advanced liver cancer that could not be treated with surgery or other localized treatments) ... Jul 22, 2025 0 14
TMEM63A gene linked to brain myelin defects in rare leukodystrophy Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in the brain's ability to form the protective layer around nerves known as myelin, potentially opening new doors to treatments ... Jul 22, 2025 0 16
Childhood gastrointestinal disorders may be predictive for interstitial cystitis Childhood gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may be predictive for interstitial cystitis (IC), according to a study published online June 25 in Neurourology & Urodynamics. Jul 22, 2025 0 10
Psychedelics and cannabis offer treatment hope for people with eating disorders A pioneering international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics, such as "magic mushrooms" or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by respondents who self-medicated ... Jul 22, 2025 0 24
How falling vaccination rates are fueling the antibiotic resistance crisis Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health threats we face today. It's often blamed on the overuse of antibiotics, and for a good reason. But there's another major factor quietly driving this crisis that doesn't get ... Jul 22, 2025 0 11
Inflammatory bowel disease possibly accelerates dementia New research from Karolinska Institutet demonstrates a link between inflammatory bowel disease and faster cognitive decline among dementia patients. The study, which is published in the journal Gut, indicates a need for personalized ... Jul 22, 2025 0 63
Chemical variations in prostate cancer calcifications analyzed to identify new diagnostic markers Researchers at Keele University have published the first investigation into the variation in the chemical makeup of calcifications caused by prostate cancer, in the hope of identifying new markers to improve early diagnosis. Jul 22, 2025 0 19
The A to K of vitamins: What you need and where to get it The late, great comedian Barry Humphries (of Dame Edna fame) once spoke whimsically about the health benefits of kale. Just one fistful, he joked, contained enough essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements to keep you ... Jul 22, 2025 0 19
