Jennifer Huizen
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Microdosing LSD: Benefits, risks, and more
Anecdotal evidence and early research suggest that microdosing LSD may have some health benefits relating to addiction, mental health conditions, and others. However, it remains strictly illegal almost everywhere. Learn more. → Read More
Can you treat a UTI without antibiotics? 7 home remedies
Antibiotics are an effective treatment for urinary tract infections but come with some risks. Learn about home remedies that may help treat UTIs. → Read More
Thrombosis: Types, symptoms, treatment, and more
A thrombosis is a blood clot that has caused a blockage in a blood vessel. Here, learn about symptoms, prevention techniques, treatments, and more. → Read More
Why preclinical research models must reflect diverse populations
A new commentary, entitled 'Ancestry Matters: Building inclusivity into preclinical study design,' explains the need for diversity in human cell lines. → Read More
Is there a link between mouth bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis?
A study finds that people at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and people with early RA have higher levels of certain bacteria in their mouth. → Read More
Once-a-week insulin treatment may be a novel way to treat diabetes
Two phase 2 clinical trials assessed the safety and efficacy of a long-acting form of insulin, called insulin icodec, in people with type 2 diabetes. → Read More
How COVID-19 has changed the face of the natural world
In this Special Feature, we outline the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions have influenced natural environments around the world. → Read More
'Good' cholesterol may help combat inflammation in cardiovascular health
Testing how well high-density lipoprotein, or 'good,' cholesterol reduces inflammation may help predict cardiovascular disease in some. → Read More
Work and social strain increase women's risk of coronary heart disease
According to a recent study, the combined effect of stress from social interactions and work increases women's risk of developing coronary heart disease by 21%. → Read More
Taking drugs as advised: What are the barriers?
In this Special Feature, we look at the most common obstacles to taking medication as prescribed and explore how doctors and healthcare systems can help. → Read More
Herd immunity may take 4.6 years due to vaccine nationalism
In a perspective piece, public health experts explain how drastically vaccine nationalism may delay the achievement of global herd immunity. → Read More
Empathy key in tackling vaccine hesitancy, researchers say
Vaccine hesitancy could seriously endanger the efforts to stop the pandemic, a new editorial warns. The authors also call for an empathetic approach that avoids stigmatization. → Read More
Stress may have some important cognitive benefits, new study suggests
New research suggests that experiencing no stress may mean faster cognitive decline. The study also found other advantages to experiencing some stress. → Read More
Endometriosis: Are there any new treatments on the horizon?
In this Special Feature, we outline the most recent research on endometriosis, with a focus on studies looking for possible causes and potential treatments. → Read More
Quitting smoking may improve mental well-being
A recent review found that people who quit smoking had a greater reduction in anxiety, depression, and symptoms of stress than people who did not. → Read More
What is the link between COVID-19 and kidney health?
Many people with COVID-19 develop acute kidney injury. This feature reviews the existing research looking at the link between COVID-19 and kidney health. → Read More
Statin users 50% less likely to die in hospital from severe COVID-19
New research suggests that people who use statins before hospitalization for COVID-19 were approximately 50% less likely to develop severe COVID-19 and die. → Read More
WHO ‘strongly’ against hydroxychloroquine use for COVID-19 prevention
An international panel of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly advises against the use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19. → Read More
Mouse study looks at how sounds influence early brain development
New research in mice, before and just after birth, shows that early exposure to sounds may promote aspects of brain development earlier than expected. → Read More
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly: The first Black woman with a Ph.D. in chemistry
This Special Feature celebrates the achievements and legacy of Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, the first Black woman to achieve a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S. → Read More