The cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth and gaining recognition for its medical and wellness benefits, thanks to pioneering figures like Dr. Mechoulam and Nancy Whiteman.
Scientists Record Breakthrough in Treating Cancer With a Virus
Oncolytic virus therapy shows promise for treating cancer by enhancing the immune system's response to tumors.
Stem cells head to the clinic: treatments for cancer, diabetes and Parkinson's disease could soon be here
Patient participation in clinical trials enhances understanding and treatment of debilitating diseases, exemplified by Andrew Cassy's involvement after his Parkinson's diagnosis.
How Clinical Trials Software Companies Are Revolutionizing Medical Research
Clinical trials software accelerates medical research by automating processes like data management, patient recruitment, and compliance monitoring.
Could the Key to Understanding Long COVID Be Found in the Gut?
A new clinical trial at Massachusetts General Hospital aims to understand and treat long COVID in young patients aged 7 to 21.
Clinical Trials Underway for Dozens of New Stem Cell Treatments
Stem cell treatments are emerging as potential therapies for a variety of conditions, especially neurological disorders.
Research Grid raises $6.4M to automate clincal trial admin | TechCrunch
Amber Hill created Research Grid to automate administrative tasks in clinical trials, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
Scientists Record Breakthrough in Treating Cancer With a Virus
Oncolytic virus therapy shows promise for treating cancer by enhancing the immune system's response to tumors.
Stem cells head to the clinic: treatments for cancer, diabetes and Parkinson's disease could soon be here
Patient participation in clinical trials enhances understanding and treatment of debilitating diseases, exemplified by Andrew Cassy's involvement after his Parkinson's diagnosis.
How Clinical Trials Software Companies Are Revolutionizing Medical Research
Clinical trials software accelerates medical research by automating processes like data management, patient recruitment, and compliance monitoring.
Could the Key to Understanding Long COVID Be Found in the Gut?
A new clinical trial at Massachusetts General Hospital aims to understand and treat long COVID in young patients aged 7 to 21.
Clinical Trials Underway for Dozens of New Stem Cell Treatments
Stem cell treatments are emerging as potential therapies for a variety of conditions, especially neurological disorders.
Research Grid raises $6.4M to automate clincal trial admin | TechCrunch
Amber Hill created Research Grid to automate administrative tasks in clinical trials, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
An army of viruses against superbugs: Science revives phages to combat antibiotic resistance
Phage therapy is emerging as a viable treatment against antibiotic-resistant bacteria due to increasing resistance and the need for alternative therapies.
More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
Artificial intelligence enhances breast cancer detection rates in real-world screening environments, reducing radiologist workload and maintaining patient safety.
Daily briefing: AI-designed proteins offer lifeline for treating snake bites
AI can design proteins that effectively neutralize snake venom, showcasing a breakthrough in medical science.
More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
Artificial intelligence enhances breast cancer detection rates in real-world screening environments, reducing radiologist workload and maintaining patient safety.
Daily briefing: AI-designed proteins offer lifeline for treating snake bites
AI can design proteins that effectively neutralize snake venom, showcasing a breakthrough in medical science.
I've been practicing medicine at a renowned institution for 40 years. Society isn't ready for us to reverse the aging process across an entire population
The surge in GLP-1 receptor agonists signals a transformative moment in weight loss treatments, with potential links to future advancements in aging research.
Experts Argue It's Time for Obesity to Be Defined Beyond BMI
BMI is an imperfect tool indicating obesity and should be replaced or supplemented with better metrics.
Obesity can be categorized into clinical and preclinical to improve diagnosis and treatment.
A new framework for obesity diagnosis offers a more objective and globally applicable method.
I've been practicing medicine at a renowned institution for 40 years. Society isn't ready for us to reverse the aging process across an entire population
The surge in GLP-1 receptor agonists signals a transformative moment in weight loss treatments, with potential links to future advancements in aging research.
Experts Argue It's Time for Obesity to Be Defined Beyond BMI
BMI is an imperfect tool indicating obesity and should be replaced or supplemented with better metrics.
Obesity can be categorized into clinical and preclinical to improve diagnosis and treatment.
A new framework for obesity diagnosis offers a more objective and globally applicable method.
Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses
Chronic pain is increasingly recognized as a significant condition requiring dedicated research and understanding, much like other well-funded diseases.
The Vagus Nerve's Mysterious Role in Mental Health Untangled
The vagus nerve is vital for health, influencing heart rate, immune response, and digestion, but many claims about its therapeutic applications lack scientific backing.
The Multiple Ways Climate Change Threatens to Make Migraines Worse
Migraine sufferers often predict weather changes due to atmospheric fluctuations; climate change may significantly exacerbate migraine frequency and intensity.
Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses
Chronic pain is increasingly recognized as a significant condition requiring dedicated research and understanding, much like other well-funded diseases.
The Vagus Nerve's Mysterious Role in Mental Health Untangled
The vagus nerve is vital for health, influencing heart rate, immune response, and digestion, but many claims about its therapeutic applications lack scientific backing.
The Multiple Ways Climate Change Threatens to Make Migraines Worse
Migraine sufferers often predict weather changes due to atmospheric fluctuations; climate change may significantly exacerbate migraine frequency and intensity.
What's Changing in 2025 with Cannabis: A Look at Federal Legalization Efforts
The reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III marks a significant move towards federal legalization and enhanced opportunities for research and financial services.
'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV
Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim transformed the understanding and approach towards HIV/AIDS in young South African women, earning the Lasker Prize for their contributions.
Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83
Richard A. Cash's oral rehydration therapy drastically reduced cholera deaths, saving an estimated 50 million lives since its introduction.
Improving HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention through statistical expertise
CBAR has made significant contributions to transforming HIV into a manageable chronic condition, impacting global health positively.
Is Vitamin D Supplementation an Evidence-Based Practice?
Vitamin D supplementation's health benefits are widely questioned despite its popularity and substantial market value.
Why the last cases of sleeping sickness will be the hardest to eliminate
Wilfried Mutombo Kalonji dedicated his life to treating sleeping sickness in the DRC while seeking safer, effective treatments that could save lives.
Addressing the Growing Need for Implementation Science - News Center
Implementation science is crucial for translating medical research into effective community health solutions.
'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV
Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim transformed the understanding and approach towards HIV/AIDS in young South African women, earning the Lasker Prize for their contributions.
Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83
Richard A. Cash's oral rehydration therapy drastically reduced cholera deaths, saving an estimated 50 million lives since its introduction.
Improving HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention through statistical expertise
CBAR has made significant contributions to transforming HIV into a manageable chronic condition, impacting global health positively.
Is Vitamin D Supplementation an Evidence-Based Practice?
Vitamin D supplementation's health benefits are widely questioned despite its popularity and substantial market value.
Why the last cases of sleeping sickness will be the hardest to eliminate
Wilfried Mutombo Kalonji dedicated his life to treating sleeping sickness in the DRC while seeking safer, effective treatments that could save lives.
Addressing the Growing Need for Implementation Science - News Center
Implementation science is crucial for translating medical research into effective community health solutions.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus receives grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at CU Anschutz Medical Campus are making significant progress towards a potential cure for blindness with innovative whole-eye transplantation techniques.
Accelerating Discoveries in Immunobiology Through Collaboration - News Center
The Center for Human Immunobiology rapidly fosters collaboration to advance immunology research and develop treatments for immune-related diseases.
WashU Medicine receives $50 million gift
A $50 million donation to WashU's neurosurgery department will enhance research and patient care, honoring past experiences and fostering future innovations.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus receives grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at CU Anschutz Medical Campus are making significant progress towards a potential cure for blindness with innovative whole-eye transplantation techniques.
Accelerating Discoveries in Immunobiology Through Collaboration - News Center
The Center for Human Immunobiology rapidly fosters collaboration to advance immunology research and develop treatments for immune-related diseases.
WashU Medicine receives $50 million gift
A $50 million donation to WashU's neurosurgery department will enhance research and patient care, honoring past experiences and fostering future innovations.
Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent
Alzheimer's disease has two distinct phases, indicating a slow onset followed by rapid deterioration, with vulnerable neurons identified for potential early treatment.
New Huntington's Treatment Prevents Protein Aggregation in Mice - News Center
Researchers have developed a polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington's disease that disrupts harmful protein interactions, showing promise in mouse studies.
Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain? - Harvard Gazette
Understanding the interaction between glioma tumors and neurons may lead to new treatment strategies and insights into the tumor's formation and spread.
Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent
Alzheimer's disease has two distinct phases, indicating a slow onset followed by rapid deterioration, with vulnerable neurons identified for potential early treatment.
New Huntington's Treatment Prevents Protein Aggregation in Mice - News Center
Researchers have developed a polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington's disease that disrupts harmful protein interactions, showing promise in mouse studies.
Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain? - Harvard Gazette
Understanding the interaction between glioma tumors and neurons may lead to new treatment strategies and insights into the tumor's formation and spread.
Scientists Who Pioneered GLP-1 Drugs Honored With Award
Lasker Awards highlight significant contributions to medical research, recognizing advances in obesity treatment through GLP-1-based drugs.
Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us Tuesday for a discussion.
GLP-1 drugs have significant roles beyond diabetes and obesity treatment, engaging multiple body systems and presenting new avenues for chronic condition research.
Woman Annoyed When She Gets on Wegovy and It Does Nothing
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not work for everyone, with up to 20% of patients experiencing no weight loss.
Scientists Who Pioneered GLP-1 Drugs Honored With Award
Lasker Awards highlight significant contributions to medical research, recognizing advances in obesity treatment through GLP-1-based drugs.
Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us Tuesday for a discussion.
GLP-1 drugs have significant roles beyond diabetes and obesity treatment, engaging multiple body systems and presenting new avenues for chronic condition research.
Woman Annoyed When She Gets on Wegovy and It Does Nothing
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not work for everyone, with up to 20% of patients experiencing no weight loss.
This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab
Beata Halassy successfully treated her breast cancer through self-administering lab-grown viruses, igniting debates on the ethics of self-experimentation.
My doctors say I'm a walking miracle'
Alison Tatum, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, is now cancer-free after treatment, demonstrating the impact of advancements in medical research.
U of Chicago receives $75M gift for new cancer center
The University of Chicago is building a new cancer center funded by a $75 million donation to enhance health research and treatment.
This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab
Beata Halassy successfully treated her breast cancer through self-administering lab-grown viruses, igniting debates on the ethics of self-experimentation.
My doctors say I'm a walking miracle'
Alison Tatum, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, is now cancer-free after treatment, demonstrating the impact of advancements in medical research.
U of Chicago receives $75M gift for new cancer center
The University of Chicago is building a new cancer center funded by a $75 million donation to enhance health research and treatment.
Stem cells reverse woman's diabetes - a world first
Reprogrammed stem cells from patients' bodies can reverse diabetes, exemplified by a woman who started producing insulin post-transplant.
Scientists Successfully Tested a New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Stem cells, particularly reprogrammed fat cells, show promise for treating type 1 diabetes, reducing the need for insulin after treatment.
Woman's Own Stem Cells Appear to Reverse Her Type 1 Diabetes in First-Ever Procedure
A woman with Type 1 diabetes successfully reversed her condition using her own stem cells, becoming the first documented case of this treatment.
A Better Drug May Make Transplants More Successful
Tegoprubart shows promise as an effective immunosuppressive drug for islet cell transplantation in Type 1 diabetes patients, reducing insulin dependency.
Stem cells reverse woman's diabetes - a world first
Reprogrammed stem cells from patients' bodies can reverse diabetes, exemplified by a woman who started producing insulin post-transplant.
Scientists Successfully Tested a New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Stem cells, particularly reprogrammed fat cells, show promise for treating type 1 diabetes, reducing the need for insulin after treatment.
Woman's Own Stem Cells Appear to Reverse Her Type 1 Diabetes in First-Ever Procedure
A woman with Type 1 diabetes successfully reversed her condition using her own stem cells, becoming the first documented case of this treatment.
A Better Drug May Make Transplants More Successful
Tegoprubart shows promise as an effective immunosuppressive drug for islet cell transplantation in Type 1 diabetes patients, reducing insulin dependency.
The CBD can be an incredible health treatment, but it's not a cure-all-One pharmacologist separates the truth from the hype
The 2018 Farm Bill has significantly advanced the exploration of CBD for medical uses, despite ongoing concerns regarding insufficient scientific research.
Long COVID Patients With Abnormal Lung CT Scans Could Prove Key to Preventing Pulmonary Fibrosis - News Center
Long COVID affects about one-third of COVID-19 survivors, manifesting as various symptoms and lung abnormalities.
Scientists Made a CRISPR Breakthrough for Autoimmune Diseases
Promising CRISPR treatments using donor cells may revolutionize the management of autoimmune conditions for millions of Americans.
Can Drugs Like Ozempic Treat the Most Common Eating Disorder?
Ozempic may help treat binge eating disorder by reducing appetite and controlling binge impulses, though evidence thus far is mostly anecdotal.
Black prostate cancer survivor told he was more likely to be hit by bus' than die
The importance of accurate medical guidance in understanding prostate cancer risk for Black men.
Scientists uncover previously unknown blood type after 50-year mystery
Identification of 'Mal' protein enables doctors to better manage blood transfusions for patients with severe immune reactions.
Discovery could save hundreds of lives by addressing issues with rare blood transfusion reactions.
Strange Visual Auras Could Hold the Key to Better Migraine Treatments
Research sheds light on migraine triggers, particularly the role of cerebrospinal fluid and new proteins that could lead to better treatments.
Obesity-drug pioneers win prestigious Lasker Award for medical science
Recognition of GLP-1 research marks a significant breakthrough in anti-obesity therapies, potentially paving the way for future Nobel Prize considerations.
Context-Aware AI PINNACLE is Pushing the Limits of Protein Analysis
PINNACLE is a groundbreaking AI model that analyzes proteins within their cellular context, enhancing understanding of protein behavior crucial for drug development.