Biden administration unveils plan to remove all US lead service lines by 2037
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new rule requiring all lead pipes on public land in the US to be replaced by 2037. This decision comes after…
Protein blocking bone development could hold clues for future osteoporosis treatment
A protein called CLEC14A, found on blood vessel cells in bone, has been identified to block the maturity of bone-forming cells, preventing them from forming bone tissue. Research led by…
Breakthrough in mirror molecule synthesis opens doors for drug discovery
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a new chemical reaction that allows for the selective synthesis of specific versions of mirror molecules found in nature. These…
The Lingering Fatigue of COVID-19
A study conducted in Denmark found that individuals who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 experienced a 3% increase in self-reported fatigue and a twofold increase in malaise after minimal exertion up…
Study Says It’s Comparable To Antidepressant
Researchers have found that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy could be as effective as antidepressants for treating anxiety disorders. MBSR, originally designed for stress management, is now being used to…
Startup Booster Therapeutics Launches to Usher In Next Wave of Protein-Degrading Drugs
Booster Therapeutics is a startup company developing drugs that degrade disease-causing proteins in cells, focusing initially on neurodegenerative diseases. Unlike current protein-degrading drugs, Booster's approach targets the 20S proteasome, which…
Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds Critical Care Transport Trolley to enhance safety and comfort of critically ill patients
The Mercy University Hospital has introduced a new Critical Care Transport Trolley to safely transfer critically ill patients. The trolley, funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, cost €59,214 and…
Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage
Vice President Kamala Harris introduced a plan to expand Medicare to cover in-home long-term care services, which is popular but has been too costly to implement in the past. President…
Eye care industry celebrates World Sight Day
The global optometric community is participating in the World Sight Day Challenge, focusing on eradicating uncorrected refractive errors. The 2024 theme is “Giving Together, Seeing Forever,” emphasizing the importance of…
Teva agrees to pay $450 million to settle kickback and price-fixing allegations
Teva Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay a total of $450 million to settle allegations of paying kickbacks to charitable foundations to increase sales of a multiple sclerosis drug and participating in…