August 22, 2025

How HIV uses T cells to hide in the gut

August 22, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / Gut, HIV, T cells

by Mallory Locklear, Yale University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Graphical abstract. Credit: Immunity (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2025.07.022 Antiretroviral treatments for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) have been extremely successful in extending life expectancy and reducing transmission. But one major challenge has so far prevented researchers from developing a cure: HIV likes to hide. With consistent use, antiretroviral […]

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Scientists discover remarkable diet that’s said to boost the gut and regulate appetite

August 22, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / appetite, gut health

READ MORE: Doctor reveals four foods to avoid if you suffer from heartburn By ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 10:06 EDT, 21 August 2025 | Updated: 06:48 EDT, 22 August 2025 email 78shares 28 View comment Limiting certain carbohydrates could help improve gut health, new research has suggested. A low FODMAP diet, has long been hailed as the cure for such

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Doctors discover alarming new risk of contraceptive used by millions: ‘It’s silently reshaping the brain’

August 22, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / contraceptive

READ MORE: Weight loss jabs like Mounjaro linked to ‘silent cancer’ By ELEN JOHNSTON, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 07:25 EDT, 22 August 2025 | Updated: 09:14 EDT, 22 August 2025 email View comments The pill may subtly rewire women’s brains—making them more prone to sadness, irritability and mood swings, scientists warn. A study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that

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Surprising group of Americans dying FASTER than in every other wealthy country

August 22, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / dying

By CASSIDY MORRISON, US SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER Published: 23:33 EDT, 21 August 2025 | Updated: 08:37 EDT, 22 August 2025 e-mail 7 View comments Living in the US poses a major threat to a person’s health, and for people between the ages of 25 and 44, the threat is worse, research has found. About three

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New mRNA Cancer Vaccine Delivers Stunning Results, Sparks Universal Treatment Hopes

August 22, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / mRNA cancer vaccine

By University of FloridaAugust 21, 20254 Comments6 Mins Read FacebookTwitterPinterestTelegram Share A new mRNA cancer vaccine wiped out tumors in mice and may offer a path toward a universal treatment. Credit: ShutterstockA new experimental mRNA vaccine has shown the ability to awaken the immune system and wipe out tumors in mouse studies, raising hopes for a

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Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease

August 22, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / omega 3

Research discovered a loss of omega fatty acids in the blood of women who had Alzheimer’s — but no such finding in men with or without the disease Eleanor Hayward , Health Editor Wednesday August 20 2025, 10.45pm BST, The Times The research suggests women could protect against the form of dementia by increasing their

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Study finds no increased risk of death associated with higher intake of animal protein

August 22, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / animal protein

Download PDF Copy Reviewed McMaster UniversityAug 22 2025 Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds. The study, published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults aged 19 and older using the National Health and Nutrition

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Gut bacteria in mothers and newborns may shape infants’ risk of early respiratory infections

August 22, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / gut bacteria, respiratory disease

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Aug 21 2025 A large Finnish cohort study reveals that subtle shifts in maternal and infant gut bacteria could signal a higher risk of respiratory infections in babies, pointing to new avenues for prevention in early life. Study: The association of maternal and infant early gut microbiota with respiratory infections in

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Revolutionary antiviral discovery could protect humanity from all future pandemics

August 22, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / antiviral discovery

Story by Rebecca Shavit Past Studies and Findings©Science Translational Medicine Years before this new therapy, scientists had been fascinated by the body’s natural virus-fighting machinery—particularly type I interferons (IFN-Is), powerful signaling molecules that spark the production of thousands of antiviral genes. Early hopes that IFN-Is could serve as broad-spectrum treatments faded when clinical trials revealed

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Novel technique scans for health cues using light and skin

August 22, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / novel technique

by Ashley Vargo, Texas A&M University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Dmitry Kurouski, Ph.D., uses spectroscopy to explore everything from human health and nutrition to plant pathology. His innovative technique employing a light-based device to analyze skin composition for health indicators demonstrates just one of the many promising applications of the technology. Credit: Hannah Harrison/Texas

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