edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Skin allergies are common and often frustrating to diagnose. But new technology could soon help change that. Dr. Alison Bruce, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, is aiding the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to support allergy patch testing. The tool is being designed to help patients self-apply […]
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by University of Exeter edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers at the University of Exeter conducted the study, published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, comparing responses
by Justin Jackson, Phys.org edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Copenhagen University Hospital’s VIRTU Research Group reports that an immersive virtual reality-assisted therapy called Challenge-VRT yielded a statistically significant, short-term reduction in auditory verbal hallucination severity among Danish adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Auditory verbal hallucinations rank among the most frequent and distressing features of schizophrenia,
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by Pusan National University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Long-term exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 triggers oxidative stress and activates the NRF2 pathway, shifting the immune response toward TH2 inflammation—worsening asthma and other allergic lung diseases. Credit: Professor Changwan Hong from Pusan National University, Korea Air pollution is a global health concern, with over 90% of the
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by Adam Taylor, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain If something online promises to cure everything, it’s probably too good to be true. One of the most dangerous examples? Chlorine dioxide is often marketed under names like “Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS)” or “aerobic oxygen,” buzzwords that hint at health and
by Venice Tang, University of Southern California edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Device (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2025.100862 Although lithium is highly effective in treating bipolar disorder, the chemical has a narrow therapeutic window—too high a dose can be toxic to patients, causing kidney damage, thyroid damage, or even death, while too low a dose renders the treatment
by University of Southern California edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Americans who drink heavily are more than twice as likely to develop significant liver disease compared to 20 years ago, according to a new Keck Medicine of USC study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. “Alcohol-related liver disease is the main cause of liver-related death and these results
Patients treated with tirzepatide have a significantly increased likelihood of attaining combined key therapeutic targets in the control of type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with semaglutide, a post hoc analysis of the phase 3 SURPASS-2 trial showed. “In this post hoc analysis, we showed that tirzepatide was superior to semaglutide in achieving standard and intensive
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Matthew F. Watto, MD; Paul N. Williams, MD DISCLOSURES | July 17, 2025 Matthew F. Watto, MD: Welcome back to The Curbsiders. I’m Dr Matthew Frank Watto here with my great friend and America’s primary care physician, Dr Paul Nelson Williams. Paul, are you a fan of iron? Paul N. Williams, MD: You know it! That’s why we’ve done about
Causes Sudden vs. gradual Treatment Home remedies Diagnosis Contacting a doctor FAQs Outlook Key takeaways Hair thinning can be caused by various factors, including genetics, age, autoimmune conditions, stress, hormonal changes, and nutritional deficiencies. Treatments for thinning hair range from medications like minoxidil and finasteride to home remedies such as essential oils, a balanced
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