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People lost over 50 pounds using new drug, Yale study finds
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of Tirzepatide, a novel GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist lost about 52 pounds on average.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2022


New drug increases human life span by 30%, according to the Mayo Clinic
Scientists are finding new ways to extend our life spans. One day, protecting our cells from aging may be as easy as taking a pill.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 4, 2022


Compound discovered in trees found to kill drug-resistant bacteria
An organic compound could become a critical tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study suggests.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2022


Alzheimers breakthough -- the mechanisms behind learning and memory identified
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major preliminary test for AD.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022


Groundbreaking new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
A drug developed for diseases other than cancer, MitoQ, avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 23, 2022


Vitamin D supplements shown to alleviate depression in adults
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2022


Yale researchers develop pill to treat and prevent type 1 diabetes
Yale researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing the disease
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2022


Can smoking cessation drugs reduce alcohol intake -- unexpected findings
The investigators recruited volunteers who self-identified as engaging in risky drinking and daily smoking. They were followed for 12 months
Joseph Shavit
Aug 10, 2022


Study finds that gold may hold the secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers from China explored a treatment for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using ultrasmall Au25 – gold - nanoparticles.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 10, 2022


An easier and safer way to synthesize medicines
Chemists are able to channel the power of reactive carbenes to fabricate valuable molecules that can be used to create various substances.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 8, 2022


People lost 52 pounds using new drug, Yale study finds
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of Tirzepatide, lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2022


Stanford researchers find that Prozac can fight brain cancer
Researchers made a surprising discovery -- a common antidepressant, fluoxetine (commonly known as Prozac) appears to target brain cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Cannabis products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain, study finds
Researchers did find evidence to support a short-term benefit in treating neuropathic pain – caused by damage to peripheral nerves.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 28, 2022


Revolutionary new drug eliminates breast cancer growth and recurrence
Researchers found MitoQ avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences of human breast cancer in 75% of cases.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022


Novel COVID-19 vaccine could be effective against new and emerging variants
A COVID-19 vaccine, that would, in theory, remain effective against new and emerging variants, could be taken as a pill.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022


Alcohol consumption carries significant health risks and no benefits for young people, study finds
The analysis suggests that for young adults ages 15-39, there are no health benefits to drinking alcohol, only health risks.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2022


Plant-based gel replaces pills for people who have difficulty swallowing
For most children and even some adults, swallowing pills or tablets is difficult. A drug-delivering gel makes medicine easier to swallow.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 15, 2022


Viagra-related drug shown to reduce obesity and improve heart function
Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 14, 2022


Yale scientists develop new pill that prevents type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes while simultaneously reversing the inflammatory effects of the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2022


Once untreatable, Hepatitis A stopped in its tracks
Researchers found that the oral compound RG7834 stopped replication at a key step, making it impossible for the virus to infect liver cells.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 9, 2022
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