COVID-19 virus manipulates host cell RNA to shut down the immune system, study reveals

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPGraphical Abstract. Credit:NAR Molecular Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.1093/narmme/ugaf034Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have discover

Updated on: February 06,2026

COVID-19 virus manipulates host cell RNA to shut down the immune system, study reveals

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPGraphical Abstract. Credit:NAR Molecular Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.1093/narmme/ugaf034Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have discover

Updated on:February 06,2026

'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

by Katie Pearce,George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual violence is usually framed as a concern affecting younger people. But a new George Mason University study of survivors ov

Updated on: December 31,2025

'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

by Katie Pearce,George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual violence is usually framed as a concern affecting younger people. But a new George Mason University study of survivors ov

Updated on:December 31,2025

'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

byInstitute of Science TokyoResearchers developed tubuloids from adult kidney cells. When exposed to cisplatin, the model replicated key steps in the chronic kidney disease progression, including DNA

Updated on: January 02,2026

'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

byInstitute of Science TokyoResearchers developed tubuloids from adult kidney cells. When exposed to cisplatin, the model replicated key steps in the chronic kidney disease progression, including DNA

Updated on:January 02,2026

Changing the paradigm on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Connective tissues don't tell the whole story

byMedical University of South CarolinaDr. Cortney Gensemer (left) and Dr. Russell Norris (right) in Dr. Norris' laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical University o

Updated on: February 14,2026

Changing the paradigm on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Connective tissues don't tell the whole story

byMedical University of South CarolinaDr. Cortney Gensemer (left) and Dr. Russell Norris (right) in Dr. Norris' laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical University o

Updated on:February 14,2026

A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

by Aubrey Whelan, Max MarinCredit: Pixabay from PexelsDominic Cipriano couldn't stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was fentanyl. And whe

Updated on: January 09,2026

A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

by Aubrey Whelan, Max MarinCredit: Pixabay from PexelsDominic Cipriano couldn't stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was fentanyl. And whe

Updated on:January 09,2026

A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyMinimal susceptible-infectious-treated-susceptible model for CT transmission among high-risk MSM, influenced by HIV risk perception and PrEP uptake. Credit:Proceedi

Updated on: January 10,2026

A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyMinimal susceptible-infectious-treated-susceptible model for CT transmission among high-risk MSM, influenced by HIV risk perception and PrEP uptake. Credit:Proceedi

Updated on:January 10,2026

Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings of a small comparative study published in the open access journalBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicinesuggest resistance e

Updated on: August 06,2024

Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings of a small comparative study published in the open access journalBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicinesuggest resistance e

Updated on:August 06,2024

Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many pa

Updated on: August 07,2024

Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many pa

Updated on:August 07,2024

The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt might be an exaggeration to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," but significant research indicates that

Updated on: August 07,2024

The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt might be an exaggeration to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," but significant research indicates that

Updated on:August 07,2024

Four essential food safety tips for summertime gatherings

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer is a season of outdoor gatherings, barbecues and picnics, where food is often at the center of the festivities. However, the wa

Updated on: July 06,2024

Four essential food safety tips for summertime gatherings

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer is a season of outdoor gatherings, barbecues and picnics, where food is often at the center of the festivities. However, the wa

Updated on:July 06,2024

How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

by Kurt Michael Downes and Kevin Milne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people fi

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

by Kurt Michael Downes and Kevin Milne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people fi

Updated on:June 25,2024

Feds issue warnings on 'copycat' delta-8 products that mimic popular foods

by Robin FosterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commiss

Updated on: August 06,2024

Feds issue warnings on 'copycat' delta-8 products that mimic popular foods

by Robin FosterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commiss

Updated on:August 06,2024