GLP-1s are building a reputation as “wonder drugs.” First characterized for their ability to improve insulin release and treat diabetes, the drugs were later found to promote weight loss and improve cardiovascular health. In addition to these…
Category: 8. Health
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How do GLP-1 agonists affect gene expression?
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Cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reverse fatty liver disease, study finds
Scientists have identified two non intoxicating compounds from cannabis that may help reduce liver fat while improving metabolic health. The compounds, CBD and CBG, appear to support the liver in two important ways. They increase the organ’s…
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Substance use on the rise among Gen Z in their early 20s
Around seven in 10 (68%) young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third (29%) regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research.
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Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection
A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Ewha Womans…
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New European project develops human-based models for brain disorders
The University of Barcelona is consolidating its position at the forefront of European research thanks to the strategic project “VISI-ON-BRAIN: Cutting-edge Human In Vitro and In Silico Biomedical Tools on Brain Disorders”. This is…
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Scientists discover the brain protein that drives cocaine relapse
Relapsing into cocaine use is not simply a matter of weak willpower. New research shows it can result from lasting biological changes in the brain. Scientists have found that cocaine use alters brain circuits in ways that can make the urge to…
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Robotic surgery removes hard-to-reach caudate lobe tumor in a 79-year-old
Resection of tumors in the caudate lobe (a deep, hard-to-reach part of the liver) is recognized as one of the most technically challenging procedures in hepatic surgery due to its unique anatomical position and complex vascular relationships….
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Biomimetic smart insole system enables accurate gait monitoring
1. Background：
With the increasing aging population, high incidence of chronic diseases, and the growing number of congenital or acquired foot deformities, lower limb dysfunction and abnormal gait problems are becoming…
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Three distinct ADHD biotypes identified using a novel brain-first, data-driven approach
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD translates in different ways across the population, unlike the overgeneralized version presented on social media. A recent study further solidified this idea by identifying three new…
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PET imaging reveals molecular mechanism behind ketamine’s antidepressant effects
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and approximately 30% of patients develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a condition that does not respond adequately to conventional…
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