Sara Lindqvist
Scientists discover deep sleep circuit
Scientists discover deep sleep circuit
Scientists Just Unlocked an Endless Army of Cancer-Fighting Cells
Researchers have developed a method to scale immune cell precursors, allowing for a sustained supply of engineered macrophages to combat tumors and infectious diseases.
US PrEP access cuts could surge HIV infections and medical costs
Small reductions in PrEP coverage could eliminate a decade of progress in reducing new HIV infections across the United States.
Tri-Forces Extend Full Support to National Dengue Prevention Effort
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force have launched a large-scale cleanup and awareness campaign to combat rising dengue infections in high-risk areas.
Nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed, study finds
Researchers have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that could prevent or delay 45 percent of dementia cases, regardless of a person's genetic profile.
A much-needed plan for TB in India
Despite government efforts and the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, India struggles to meet its tuberculosis elimination targets due to systemic gaps in private healthcare and nutrition.
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says
A new clinical trial has enrolled its first patient in the Democratic Republic of Congo, evaluating two priority therapies to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
DR Congo reports 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases and 473 deaths
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain the largest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak on record amidst regional insecurity.
Male infertility affects 10-15 per cent of couples in India
Male factors contribute to nearly 40-50% of infertility cases in India. Experts attribute the rise to a combination of medical conditions and modern lifestyle choices.
Honeybee queens push pesticides to eggs to protect themselves over their offspring
Researchers from UC Davis found that honeybee queens shunt toxic pesticide burdens to their offspring once worker bees can no longer filter the contaminants.
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states
Federal health officials are investigating a surge of parasitic infections causing severe gastrointestinal distress, including a significant cluster in Michigan.
Yoga Omega-3 Rival Therapy
Yoga Omega-3 Rival Therapy
Brain Fog in ME/CFS Linked to Waste Clearance Issues
A breakthrough study using MRI reveals that a malfunctioning brain waste clearance system may drive the cognitive impairment and neuroinflammation seen in ME/CFS.
Move to quit: Exercise boosts smoking quit rates
A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that both long-term exercise and single bouts of activity can boost smoking cessation rates and manage acute cravings.
WHO adds first Ebola Bundibugyo diagnostic test to its emergency list
The World Health Organization has added the first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing to accelerate detection in the DRC.
New South Wales detects first suspected case of H5 bird flu
Authorities in New South Wales have identified a suspected case of H5 bird flu in a migratory seabird, marking the virus's arrival on Australia's east coast.
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states
Federal health officials are tracking a seasonal surge of cyclosporiasis infections, while regional spikes in Michigan and Ohio suggest larger localized outbreaks.
Lung cancer tumors hijack nervous system to trigger cachexia
A study reveals that specific lung cancer subtypes communicate with the brain via sensory neurons to induce muscle and fat loss.
Ontario boy dies of rabies after bat encounter
A rare rabies fatality in Ontario highlights the critical importance of post-exposure prophylaxis, as bat bites can often go unnoticed.
Discarded Plastic Bottles Save Dolphins From Nets
Attaching discarded plastic bottles to fishing nets can help dolphins detect gear via echolocation without reducing the catch of target fish species.