Timothy Huzar
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A mind without fear: Could this potential drug treat PTSD and anxiety?
Researchers identified the mechanism of a drug that they previously found could inhibit fearful memories in mice, opening the door to developing a potential drug to treat PTSD and anxiety. → Read More
Do humans possess 'nutritional wisdom'?
* Research shows that some animals are able to select food based on the type of micronutrients the food contains. * In a new study, researchers found that humans might also be able to do the same and be more sophisticated in their food choices than previously thought. * If further studies are able to confirm, this would mean that humans possess a type of innate “nutritional wisdom”, giving… → Read More
New blood test may predict stroke, heart attack, heart failure, death
Scientists have developed a blood test that could offer an accurate and personalized prediction of major cardiovascular disease outcomes. → Read More
Only 43% of clinical trials report race and ethnicity — What can be done?
New research assessed over 20,000 clinical trials to determine if they reported data on race or ethnicity. → Read More
Gene found to block small-cell lung cancer proliferation in mice
Researchers have shown that by manipulating a gene that can both inhibit and promote lung cancer they were able to stop the spread of cancer in mice. → Read More
Cervical cancer: Single-dose HPV vaccine 'highly effective'
* Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and primarily affects people in low- and middle-income countries. * Recommendations currently suggest women and girls need multiple doses of an HPV vaccine for it to be effective. * In the present study, the researchers found that a single dose of an HPV vaccine was as effective as a multi-dose vaccine. A single-dose human papillomavirus (HPV)… → Read More
Aging safely reversed in mice by reprogramming cells
Scientists have managed to safely reverse the signs of aging in mice by genetically reprogramming some of their cells. → Read More
'Safe and 99% effective': Birth control pill for men may soon become reality
Animal trials have shown that a nonhormonal birth control pill is safe and 99% effective, offering promise for humans. → Read More
Can mealtimes impact heart health in people with diabetes?
A new study found a link between the timing of eating specific foods and the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. → Read More
Homeopathy: Can we trust the research?
A study finds evidence of reporting bias in homeopathy research, which calls into question evidence that demonstrates the benefits of homeopathy over placebo. → Read More
Triple-negative breast cancer: New therapy stops metastasis in mice
New research finds that an oncoprotein inhibitor called Omomyc stopped the spread of triple-negative breast cancer in mice. → Read More
High blood pressure: Do oral bacteria play a role?
In an intriguing new study, researchers identify an association between specific types of oral bacteria and the risk of hypertension. → Read More
Drug industry undermining WHO plans for vaccine manufacture in Africa
The BMJ reveals that a consultancy hired by a vaccine manufacturer has attempted to undermine WHO plans to produce and distribute vaccines in Africa. → Read More
Almost one-third of older adults develop new conditions after COVID-19
Around one-third of older adults with COVID-19 went on to develop new conditions, compared with roughly one-fifth of older adults who did not have COVID-19. → Read More
Could getting enough sleep help with weight loss?
In a new study, researchers found that people with overweight who were not sleeping enough reduced their daily calorie intake after receiving sleep training. → Read More
Dementia: Midlife chronic conditions linked to increased risk
A recent study concludes that individuals with two or more chronic conditions in midlife have an increased risk of developing dementia as they age. → Read More
Hypertension: Hospitalizations more than doubled between 2002 and 2014, study finds
New research finds that between 2002 and 2014 in the United States, the number of people hospitalized due to a hypertensive crisis more than doubled. → Read More
Does SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer raise the risk of a new variant?
New research documents SARS-CoV-2 being transmitted between white-tailed deer in the United States. MNT reached out for expert opinions on the study's findings. → Read More
COVID-19: Moderna vaccine may reduce infection risk more than Pfizer
People who have had both doses of the Moderna vaccine may be less likely to develop severe COVID-19 than those who have had both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. → Read More
Are obesity and diabetes offsetting progress made in heart disease?
Despite the advances in treatment and lifestyle changes, the prevalence rates of coronary heart disease have not been declining significantly in the U.S. → Read More