December 1, 2025

RSV vaccines could offer protection against asthma

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Credit: CC0 Public Domain Belgian scientists from VIB and Ghent University (UGent), together with Danish collaborators, have uncovered compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma—especially in children with a family […]

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Discovery about brain receptors may open the door to new Alzheimer’s treatments

by Kathrin Dellblad, Karolinska Institutet edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Discovery about brain receptors may lead to new treatments in Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Per Nilsson Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified two receptors in the brain that control the breakdown of amyloid

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Your risk of catching COVID is at its lowest since 2020—but here’s why you should still get boosted for Christmas

by Michael Baker, Nikki Turner, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As the Christmas season looms, with its crowded end-of-year parties, family gatherings and busy travel schedules, many New Zealanders might be asking a now familiar question: should I get another COVID-19 booster? After nearly four years of continuous

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Predicting a rare but life-altering complication of common cancer treatment

by Westmead Institute for Medical Research edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2025). DOI: 10.1172/jci192938 A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has identified biomarkers that predict the likelihood of a patient developing checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes before they are treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Australian researchers say identifying those at high

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Are Sexual Side Effects Emerging With GLP-1 Agonists?

Mónica M. Bernardo November 27, 2025 Few new drugs have sparked as much interest and as many questions as GLP-1 agonists. Originally developed to manage blood sugar and support weight loss, these medications are currently being studied for their potential effects on sexual function. Some patients reported an increase in libido, while others experienced an unexpected

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Tirzepatide’s benefits fade for most: Weight and health markers rebound after withdrawal, study finds

by Justin Jackson, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Eli Lilly and Company, along with partner institutions in the US and United Kingdom, describe how short-term pharmacologic intervention does not appear to have lasting effects for most tirzepatide patients. People with obesity who lost weight on tirzepatide often

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Understanding hallucinations in people with dementia and how to offer support

Overview Causes Types Treatment How to tell Offering support Prevention Seeking medical advice FAQ Summary Key takeaways People with advanced dementia are more likely to experience hallucinations. Auditory and visual hallucinations are the most common, but it is also possible for them to involve smell, touch, and taste. Hallucinations in dementia may occur due to

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Regular Coffee Drinking Can Protect and Restore Liver Health

Marilynn Larkin November 25, 2025 TOPLINE: Several bioactive compounds in coffee exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and metabolic effects that reduce the incidence and progression of liver diseases. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a narrative review exploring epidemiologic, experimental, and clinical evidence on the impact of coffee consumption on liver health. They compiled and summarized data related to

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Prediabetes Drives Faster Decline in Kidney Function

Heidi Splete November 21, 2025 Adults with prediabetes were more than twice as likely as those with normal glucose levels to experience a faster decline in kidney function over time, according to new data from a long-term population-based study of more than 1500 individuals. Chronic kidney disease is one of the fastest growing causes of

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