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Study Identifies a Potential Treatment for Obesity-Linked Breathing Disorder

Researchers from the George Washington University have uncovered promising evidence in an animal study that shows setmelanotide, an FDA-approved medication for a rare genetic obesity disorder, may offer a pathway for treating a life-threatening form...
17-Apr-2025 9:55 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Earth Day 2025

This year鈥檚 Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22 with events throughout the United States and the world. This year鈥檚 events will focus on clean energy, the connection between climate and health, pollution including plastic pollution, the...
16-Apr-2025 5:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New Study Cracks the Code Behind AI鈥檚 Mind

AI models like ChatGPT have amazed the world with their ability to write poetry, solve equations and even pass medical exams. But they also can churn out harmful content, or promote disinformation.
15-Apr-2025 10:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds

New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
10-Apr-2025 9:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Conserved Chromatin Regulators Control the Transcriptional Immune Response to Intracellular Pathogens in Caenorhabditis Elegans

In this study, we show that transcriptional regulators, previously linked to development in Caenorhabditis elegans, also control immune responses. Through forward genetic screens, we found that loss of LIN-15B leads to constitutive activation of...
8-Apr-2025 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Study Reveals Significant Gaps in Chronic Inflammatory Skin Condition Treatment and Patient Awareness

A study from the George Washington University unveils insights into the treatment experiences and perceptions of people living with a significantly disabling chronic inflammatory skin conditio
1-Apr-2025 9:55 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Ability to Regulate Behavior Assists in Language Development Among Children, New Study Shows

A young child鈥檚 ability to regulate behavior鈥攁 component of executive functioning (the cognitive processes that help with planning, focus, and self-control)鈥攊s related to how they process and acquire language, according to a new study from the...
27-Mar-2025 10:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

New Study Reveals How Polluting Industries and Healthcare Disparities Drive Congenital Heart Defect Rates in Mexico

A one of its kind study has uncovered the significant role that environmental pollution and healthcare disparities play in the prevalence of congenital heart defects in Mexico.
24-Mar-2025 6:10 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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