August 6, 2025

First gene-edited islet transplant in a human passes functional trial

by Justin Jackson, Phys.org edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan   Type 1 Diabetes. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia Uppsala University Hospital-led investigators report that gene-edited donor islet cells survived 12 weeks inside a man with long-standing type 1 diabetes without any immunosuppressive medication. Intensive insulin therapy can delay complications and improve life expectancy. Early-onset type 1 diabetes remains […]

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Why the search for meaning can cause ‘purpose anxiety,’ and what to do about it

by Alina Tugend edited by Andrew Zinin   Credit: AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin “Find your purpose.” It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety”—the gnawing sense

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From arthritis to nausea: Five ways ginger could benefit your health

by Dipa Kamdar, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine—and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that

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Cardiac arrest can happen suddenly—here’s everything you need to know

by Alana A. Lewis edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart’s electrical system. Cardiac arrest can be fatal if not immediately treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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Dizzy, heart racing after you stand? New treatment proposed

by Dennis Thompson edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Some people find that when they stand, their hearts tend to race and they get dizzy and lightheaded. This is due to a rare condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS—and doctors think they’ve found a potential treatment. An established heart failure drug called ivabradine appears to provide lasting

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Liquid fat treatment offers hope for rare childhood disease

by University of Queensland edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan   Triheptanoin as an anaplerotic agent feeding into the TCA cycle. This schematic illustrates triheptanoin metabolism and its anaplerotic role in the TCA cycle. Triheptanoin, a triglyceride of heptanoate, replenishes the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle via acetyl CoA and propionyl-CoA which is converted to succinyl-CoA. Credit: eBioMedicine (2025).

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Nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis prevention, flare control

American Chemical Society As a chronic condition, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can’t be cured, so treatment focuses on managing the disease and controlling its progression. Although current treatments help control RA symptoms in most people, they cannot prevent the onset of RA or painful flare-ups. Now, researchers publishing in ACS Central Science have developed nanoparticles that could slow

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Air purifiers may reduce heart risks for people exposed to traffic pollution

Study finds in-home HEPA air filters significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in adults with elevated readings American College of Cardiology WASHINGTON (August 6, 2025) — Using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can significantly lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adults with elevated baseline readings — even in areas with relatively low overall air pollution

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New risk calculator can better predict stroke to direct the best prevention

by University of Vermont edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition that affects 10.5 million Americans and is a leading cause of stroke. Their findings, published in the Journal of

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China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak with wide range of measures as thousands fall ill

 The GIST edited by Andrew Zinin   In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, residents wade through debris along a flood-hit street after waters from a river overwhelmed towns following days of heavy rain, in Huaiji County, south China’s Guangdong Province on June 19, 2025. Credit: Deng Hua/Xinhua via AP, File An outbreak of the

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