Maternal smoking during pregnancy may be associated with higher blood pressure and increased risk of hypertension in children, according to a new ECHO Cohort study led by Lyndsey Shorey-Kendrick, Ph.D., of Oregon Health & Science […]
UCLA researchers have developed a lipid nanoparticle-based gene-editing approach capable of inserting an entire healthy gene into human airway cells, restoring key biological function in a laboratory model of cystic fibrosis and establishing a potential […]
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs are transforming the way we treat obesity. But while costly injectable versions remain out of reach for many, newly approved tablet forms are expected to significantly boost access and demand. However, a […]
Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap toward predicting the risk of hip fracture among people with osteoporosis and evaluating the effectiveness of specific drugs to prevent it. The BCN Med […]
Drug conjugates (ADCs) developed at Institute of Science Tokyo combine a CD4 mimic with neutralizing antibodies for enhanced suppression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. By targeting the gp120 on the viral envelope via a […]
For decades, the idea that the human brain might naturally produce the psychedelic compound DMT has attracted considerable attention. It has been speculated that DMT could function as a natural signaling substance in the brain—possibly […]
The body changes, hormones surge, and the transition from child to teenager is well underway. But when puberty begins earlier than among peers, it may have consequences for young people—even when it falls within what […]
Soaring in popularity, GLP-1 medications—from weekly injections to newly available pills—are rapidly reshaping how Americans think about weight loss. In fact, a recent poll finds 1 in 8 adults are now taking medications like Ozempic […]
Adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, socioeconomic hardship, neglect or bullying, may increase the risk of obesity in children, according to new University of Georgia research. But for certain populations, […]
Excess youth overweight and obesity remained highly prevalent in the United States in 2024, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in JAMA Network Open.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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