Cancer prevention: How an aging immune system fuels cancer growth
New preclinical model suggests blocking inflammation pathways may reverse cancer-promoting effects of aging, inspiring early-phase clinical drug trials. …
Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women
Measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. …
Candidate malaria vaccine provides lasting protection in NIH-sponsored trials
Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of an experimental malaria vaccine found that the vaccine was safe and effective for healthy adults and women of childbearing age. …
Drug protects against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s signs in mice
Study shows that feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provides protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. …
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission
Research on hamsters indicates that nasal COVID-19 vaccines targeting the nose and mouth may be key to controlling the spread of respiratory infections. …
Insomnia drug prevents opioid addiction in mice
New research shows that the insomnia drug suvorexant prevents opioid addiction in mice while still providing effective pain relief. …
Diagnosing and managing obesity – no longer just about BMI
The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) introduces a new framework aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of obesity in adults. …
New test detects more cases of cervical cancer
A simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer detects significantly more cancers and precancerous stages. …
Experimental malaria monoclonal antibody protective in Malian children
A mid-stage clinical trial has demonstrated that a single injected dose of an experimental malaria monoclonal antibody was 77 percent effective against malaria in children in Mali during malaria season. …
Vitamin D alters mouse gut bacteria to give better cancer immunity
Vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in mice which improves cancer immunity. …
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