COVID-19 Booster Shots Can Wait
Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are proving quite safe and highly effective in the prevention of COVID-19, especially severe and/or fatal disease. Over half of the U.S. population has initiated immunization and more than three out of four people in the U.S. over the age of 65 have completed vaccination. The promising vaccine roll-out and reductions in […]
A Viral TikTok Is Making A Concerning Claim About Getting ‘Earworms’
d3sign via Getty Images A song getting stuck on loop in your head is quite a common experience. If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve likely come across a catchy song or two, typically paired with a fun dance move. And if you’ve spent more time on TikTok, you may see a recent viral […]
Breast Cancer Drugs May Weaken Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs
CHICAGO — Anti-obesity medications may not work quite as well in women taking certain breast cancer drugs, a researcher reported here. Among 99 breast cancer survivors, those taking aromatase inhibitors (AI) lost 42% less weight after a year of taking an anti-obesity medication than women not on AIs, said Sima Fansa, MD, of the Mayo […]
Sophie Turner Says She Had Live-In Therapist To Treat Eating Disorder
“For a long time, I was quite sick with an eating disorder and I had a companion,” the “Staircase” star explained to Elle UK in an article posted Wednesday. “I don’t know if you know what a companion is? It’s a live-in therapist, who would ensure I wasn’t doing anything unhealthy with my eating habits.” […]
Widespread brain receptor hides surprising mechanism of action
One of the most important molecules in the brain doesn’t work quite the way scientists thought it did, according to new work by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Carnegie Mellon University. The results, published April 20 in Nature, may aid the development of a new generation of more effective […]
Researcher creates cell lines to help treat mitochondrial diseases in children
The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the “powerhouse of the cell.” These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, from powering our own cells and organs to fueling chemical and biological processes. But when they aren’t working properly, a number of rare diseases can occur. Mitochondrial diseases are a […]