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New inhalable RNA drug shows promise in curbing severe lung inflammation

August 11, 2023 An RNA-based active substance could prevent severe pneumonia in the future, for example in corona diseases.

Fat burning during exercise varies widely between individuals

August 11, 2023 The best heart rate for burning fat differs for each individual and often does not align with the \"fat burning zone\" on commercial exercise machines, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers report.

WHO classifies EG.5 COVID-19 strain as variant of interest

August 11, 2023 The World Health Organization classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in the United States and China as a \"variant of interest\" but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other variants.

Microplastics found in human heart tissues before and after surgical procedures

August 10, 2023 In a pilot study of people who underwent heart surgery, researchers in ACS\' Environmental Science and Technology report that they have found microplastics in many heart tissues.

Sathgen Therapeutics completes dosing of first two cohorts of healthy volunteers with novel anti-viral drug

August 9, 2023 Sathgen Therapeutics has completed the dosing of the first two healthy volunteer cohorts in a Phase 1 clinical trial for MSP008-22, their new chemical entity (NCE).

Toronto Public Health reports first probable human case of West Nile virus in 2023

August 9, 2023 Toronto Public Health (TPH) has reported its first probable human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an adult resident in 2023.

FDA approves first oral medication for postpartum depression

August 7, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults.

Fiji starts action against anemia

August 7, 2023 Agriculture Minister Vatimi Rayalu highlighted a trio of directives in the relentless battle against anemia.

New COVID-19 variant ERIS detected in UK, unlikely to be as large as previous ones

August 5, 2023 A new COVID variant dubbed Eris could be aiding the spread of the disease across the UK.

Hot tub folliculitis, when every hair itches

August 5, 2023 Hot tub folliculitis or spa pool folliculitis as it is known, is an infection when the patient catches bacteria in warm wet environments.

Health Ministry: Updated Sputnik coronavirus vaccine to become available in fall

August 4, 2023 The Gamaleya Center is starting clinical research on a COVID-19 vaccine update, and the updated vaccine will become available in fall, Russian Deputy Health Minister Tatyana Semyonova said.

Scientists from Public Health Agency of Canada make major breakthrough on HIV genetic research

August 4, 2023 Scientists from the Public Health Agency of Canada\'s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, and Imperial College London are leading a global effort to better understand the genetics of people living with HIV, who are of African ancestries, as they are a key population that is disproportionately affected by HIV.