An experimental antibiotic called EVG7 has shown promise against gram-positive bacterium Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of healthcare and antibiotic-associated diarrhea in the US and Europe. The…
Category: 8. Health
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DNA Script expands global access to on-demand DNA synthesis with distributor agreements in Latin America and East Asia
DNA Script, a pioneer in DNA synthesis providing scientists with rapid, on-demand access to high-quality DNA, today announced it has signed distribution agreements with Gencell, Bio-Medical Science Co. (BMS), and BioStream Co.,…
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Scaffold-free muscle patches show promise for injury repair
Traumatic muscle injury can be associated with volumetric muscle loss (VML), often leading to permanent functional loss. Until recently, experimental therapies to support muscle regeneration have faced several key limitations,…
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Study finds common brain mechanism behind different anesthesia drugs
When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs. Although each of these drugs acts on neurons in different ways, they all lead to the same result: a disruption of the brain’s balance between…
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Impact of Japan's indoor smoke-free laws on the prevalence of smoke-free establishments
A multi-institutional research team in Japan evaluated the impact of the Revised Health Promotion Law and related local ordinances on indoor smoking policies in restaurants and bars. Their analysis identified a modest but significant increase in…
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Nearly 30 million Americans bought guns after the pandemic, with 11 million becoming first-time gun owners
A national survey estimates that nearly 30 million U.S. adults acquired firearms between 2021 and 2024, including more than 11 million people who became gun owners for the first time. These new owners also introduced guns into millions of…
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Scientists link childhood stress to lifelong digestive issues
A new study published in Gastroenterology suggests that stress during early life may increase the risk of digestive problems later on. Researchers found that these effects are linked to changes in both the gut and the sympathetic nervous system.
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Cream cheese recall upgraded over listeria risk, FDA says
Health officials are warning consumers about a cream cheese recall that has been raised to the most critical level due to possible bacterial contamination.
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Metformin use linked to lower odds of new-onset neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Metformin use is associated with reduced odds of new-onset International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to a study published online Jan. 30 in Ophthalmology Retina.
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New hypertension guideline does not recommend routine treatment for all adults over 65
An analysis of the 2025 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines found that under the new guidelines, about 11% of adults ages 65 to 79 with stage I hypertension would no longer qualify for blood pressure medication, a major shift from previous rules that…