Like most vaccines, RNA vaccines have to be injected, which can be an obstacle for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers has developed a way to deliver RNA in a capsule that can be swallowed, which they ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Synthetic cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound also found in the cannabis plant, appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2.
Jan 12, 2022
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(HealthDay)—New treatment options are giving hope to patients with stomach cancer.
Nov 25, 2021
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Bacteria from the digestive system seem to have the potential to cause damage to pancreatic cells, increasing the risk of malignant tumors. Now for the first time, live bacteria from cystic pancreatic lesions that are precursors ...
Nov 24, 2021
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University of Utah Health scientists are leading an effort to determine if salivary glands infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 could diminish a person's long-term immunity to the disease after being immunized or ...
Oct 27, 2021
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Chewing gum after heart surgery may kickstart the digestive tract, helping patients feel better and potentially be discharged sooner than those who don't use this generally safe and simple intervention, according to research ...
Sep 10, 2021
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In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies—proteins that mimic the body's own immune defenses—that can combat a variety of diseases, including some cancers and autoimmune disorders such as Crohn's ...
Aug 30, 2021
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A burst appendix or a life-threatening intestinal volvulus are emergencies that need to be treated by surgeons immediately. However, a life-saving operation, in which tissue from the digestive tract has to be reattached, ...
Aug 19, 2021
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Eating fructose appears to alter cells in the digestive tract in a way that enables it to take in more nutrients, according to a preclinical study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. These ...
Aug 18, 2021
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EPFL scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the brain. Their findings, which were recently published in Nature Metabolism, provide new insights into the signals and mechanisms ...
May 24, 2021
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