Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover
For decades, scientists have generally viewed the brain’s immune system as largely separate from the immune defenses operating throughout the…
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New GLP-1 pill delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks
A new oral approach to GLP-1 treatment helped adults with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12 percent of…
Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated
People who frequently use cannabis may begin the day with higher levels of cortisol than those who do not use…
Major study challenges long-held fears about acetaminophen and ibuprofen use in babies
A major new study provides strong reassurance about the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) and ibuprofen (Advil) during a baby’s first…
Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%
Researchers have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that may offer a new way to target microbes associated with head and…
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds a mysterious honeycomb landscape on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has encountered an extraordinary landscape while climbing through a Martian valley nicknamed “Valle Grande.” Images sent back…
Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent
Maintaining the ability to handle everyday tasks without severe or limiting symptoms is an important part of quality of life…
These insect submariners survive depths that should crush them
Deep-diving insect larvae in an African lake are forcing scientists to reconsider a popular explanation for why insects are almost…
AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight in a way…
Ancient ferns turned Triassic Europe into a wildfire inferno
The end-Triassic mass extinction struck about 201 million years ago and has been tied to enormous volcanic eruptions associated with…