Asthma is a tricky condition. For a long time, scientists thought they knew what caused the inflammation in the lungs. They blamed leukotrienes, chemicals made by white blood cells. But now, a new discovery might change everything. Researchers found something unexpected. There are other molecules,
Obesity in children and teenagers is a growing concern globally, leading to various health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and mental health challenges. To tackle this, doctors often prescribe medications, but a critical question arises: does race influence the effectiveness of these drugs? A
Stem cell transplants, specifically allo-HSCT, are a big help for blood and cancer issues. But they can cause problems, like lung issues. Doctors use spirometry to check lung health. It's common, but it might not catch everything. Oscillometry is a newer method. It might pick up on smaller changes t
Skin cancer is a big deal. It is the most common type of cancer in the U. S. But here's some good news: a simple vitamin might help fight it. Researchers looked at over 33, 800 U. S. veterans who had skin cancer. They found that those who took a vitamin B3 supplement, called nicotinamide, had fewer
People often think that making big changes is the only way to improve health. But, small adjustments can have a huge impact. Doctors have found that three simple shifts in daily habits can add nearly a decade to a person's life. First, let's talk about food. Eating healthy is not about strict diets
Inside our bodies, there's a small but mighty player called IDO1. Think of it as a director for our immune cells. But when we take too much acetaminophen, a common pain reliever, IDO1 goes into overdrive. This can cause problems in our liver. IDO1 doesn't work alone. It sends messages to immune cel
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among people under 50 in the United States. This alarming trend has been highlighted by new research, which shows that deaths from colon and rectal cancers in this age group have been rising by 1. 1% annually since 2005. The study, published in
A recent study has some good news for people using GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy or Mounjaro. It suggests that many users may not quickly regain lost weight after stopping treatment. The study looked at data from thousands of patients at U. S. medical clinics. It found that most people either kept the we
Scientists have created new molecules to fight colorectal cancer. These molecules target a specific pathway in cells that is often overactive in cancer. The most promising molecule, called L20, stops cancer cells from growing and spreading. L20 works by sticking to a protein called STAT3. This prot
Frogs are in big trouble. They are dying because of a nasty fungus called chytridiomycosis. But there is some good news. Scientists found a new way to help them. They used a medicine called voriconazole. It is better than the old medicine because it is less harmful. Two types of frogs were in dange
