Genetic investigations reveal reason for severe neuropathy after infection
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has…
Generic drugs can be reliably supplied at big savings, study finds
Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels A new study finds that CivicaScript, a not-for-profit drug manufacturer in the US,…
FDA halts sale of off-brand Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs
by I. Edwards A federal deadline ending sale of off-brand weight-loss and diabetes medications is now in effect,…
Experts urge tighter sperm donation rules after cancer-linked gene passed to children
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A case in which a sperm donor was later found to be carrying a…
Study uncovers source of genetic variation influencing childhood brain tumors
Combined whole-genome sequencing and DNA methylation pediatric brain tumor patient datasets to explore methylation differences involving germline SVs.…
Study shows pizza is eaten faster than chopstick-based meals
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Fujita Health University scientists found that the type of food consumed affects eating speed…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of long COVID symptoms
Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels An international team of researchers has found a genetic link to long-term symptoms…
Depression linked to physical pain years later
Credit: Kindel Media from Pexels Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had…
Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultra-processed food we are eating
Potato chips are displayed in pharmacy Duane Reade by Walgreens, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in New York. Walgreens…
Amiloride found to be as effective as spironolactone in managing resistant hypertension
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Yonsei University College of Medicine-led research has shown amiloride is as effective as spironolactone…