When we think of cholera, most of us picture contaminated water and tragic outbreaks in vulnerable regions. But behind the scenes, cholera bacteria are locked in a fierce, microscopic war — one that could shape the course of pandemics.
Cholera bacteria aren’t just battling antibiotics and…
If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an “anti-spice” condiment for food that’s too fiery to eat.
The research helps explain differences in…
Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Scientists at the University’s Sensory Evaluation Center examined how increasing “oral burn” — the spicy taste from ingredients like chili…
When a physician says a procedure is “rarely risky,” what does that really mean? Although terms like “common” and “unlikely” may sound descriptive enough, experts in medical decision-making suggest that leaving out numbers may be misleading for patients.
In a paper published on April 29 in the…
Worldwide, more than 55 million people suffer from dementia caused by Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other conditions that destroy cells in the brain and nervous system.
While there is no treatment to control or manage these neurodegenerative conditions, investigators at Case Western Reserve…
When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This is an adaptive response that reduces pressure on the heart and maintains the activity of this vital organ. It is often a reversible process that does not cause serious effects on…
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a new surgical technique for implanting multiple tissue grafts in the eye’s retina. The findings in animals may help advance treatment options for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of vision loss…
Using a novel lab method they developed, McGill University researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time.
The findings of the clinical study could pave the way…
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey Wednesday, May 21, 2025 approved the sale of pharmacy assets … More
Our immune systems function by employing two separate responses when in contact with disease. The first is the innate immune system, which aids in monitoring for infection throughout the body. Innate immunity is more generalizable and will trigger immune…