October 28, 2025

Clinical trial presents promising DNA-encoded therapy for long-lasting protection against COVID-19

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Schematic of the DMAb technology platform. a) Four synthetic DNA constructs were designed for optimal in vivo expression of the HCs and light chains (LCs) of AZD5396 and AZD8076. b) pAZD5396, and pAZD8076 were administered separately with an in vivo electric pulse. Credit: Nat […]

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Exploring the emerging role of neuromodulation in managing treatment-resistant OCD

by Genomic Press edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Neuromodulation approaches for treatment resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder. Rather than being organized strictly by evidence level, this framework prioritizes a gradient of clinical feasibility and invasiveness, moving from the least to the most invasive approaches. Credit: Carolina Leitão Viegas In an article published in Brain Medicine,

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RNA tech could make fast test for Alzheimer’s disease

Credit: University of Connecticut One of the most frightening things about Alzheimer’s disease is how difficult it is to diagnose early. Now, University of Connecticut researchers report two fast tests for early markers of the disease in the journal Biosensors, and in the upcoming Dec. 1 issue of Biosensors and Bioelectronics. These techniques could one day be used to

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Health insurer Oscar unveiled its new artificial intelligence chatbot, Oswell, last week.

Health insurer Oscar unveiled its new artificial intelligence chatbot, Oswell, last week. The bot is available to Oscar’s doctors, who can use it to take notes and retrieve patient data, and its members, who can access on-demand support. Oscar Health started experimenting with using member-facing artificial intelligence agents in August, when it launched its “superagent,” which

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– 4 ways to fix ‘tech neck,’ according to a physical therapist

Strengthening can help if you’re staring at your phone too much. Jordan Burchette Published Oct 18, 2025 3:00 PM EDT   Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Email addressSign up Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’re here seeking relief from tech neck, or the forward head posture associated

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AI tool identifies women at high risk of interval breast cancer

Peer-Reviewed Publication Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. – In a study of more than 100,000 screening mammograms, researchers demonstrated the potential of an AI tool to help identify women at higher risk of developing interval breast cancers, breast cancer that is diagnosed between regular screening mammograms. Results of the new study were

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SIMPLE TOOL CAN HELP UNCOVER UNDERDIAGNOSED BACK CONDITION

SHARE THIS  ARTICLE Facebook   Twitter   Reddit   Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS CHRONIC PAIN UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY A simple screening tool can help uncover an underdiagnosed back condition, a new study finds. For millions of people living with back pain, the cause is

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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T TAKE PAIN RELIEVERS AFTER YOUR FLU SHOT

SHARE THIS  ARTICLE You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS FLU MEDICATIONS VACCINES UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER It’s best to avoid common pain relievers after a flu shot because they can dilute the power of the vaccine, experts warn. Ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) dampen the production

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Men’s lifestyles may impact their grandchildren’s health

Our eating and smoking habits, as well as health issues, can contribute to a kind of biological memory that can be passed on to future children and sometimes even grandchildren. A review paper by LiU researchers Maria Lerm and Anita Öst presents a theory about the father’s contribution to protecting his descendants from infections Grandpa

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Skinny fat’ linked to silent artery damage, McMaster study reveals

Hidden fat, not just visible weight, can quietly damage arteries, underscoring the need to consider more than body mass index and waist circumference in assessing cardiovascular risk. Measuring tape – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy, a

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