April 2024

A recent stroke or heart attack significantly weakens a person's immune defenses, making them highly susceptible to serious infections. This vulnerability has puzzled researchers until now. A new study has…

The misuse of antibiotics has fuelled the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing a global health threat. In a significant breakthrough, researchers have developed a promising vaccine candidate to combat these…

  Lyme disease, transmitted through tick bites, can cause a variety of symptoms, including neurological problems. While antibiotics usually clear the infection, some patients experience lingering neurological issues like memory…

Exercise has always been important for providing the body with various advantages, including cardiovascular health and boosting the immune system against infection. Additionally, regular exercise has been shown to play…

People living with HIV (PLWH) often face a higher risk of age-related diseases despite controlling the virus with antiretroviral therapy (ART). Researchers have uncovered a surprising culprit: sugar abnormalities in…

Chronic hepatitis B infection poses a significant challenge, causing progressive liver damage with limited treatment options for eradication. Researchers are exploring a promising new strategy: harnessing the power of stem…

A major study sheds light on the mysteries of long COVID, a condition affecting millions worldwide. Researchers identified distinct patterns of inflammation in the blood of long COVID patients, offering…

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the build-up of a protein called amyloid beta, which forms plaques in the brain. These plaques trigger a cascade of events leading to brain degeneration…

The intestines perform a complex ballet of functions, from absorbing nutrients to maintaining a healthy internal environment. Chronic disorders like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) disrupt this delicate balance, triggering gut…

Researchers have stumbled upon a surprising discovery that could hold the key to unlocking some of the mysteries surrounding COVID-19 and the lingering effects known as long COVID (Figure 1).…

Scientists have uncovered a critical missing piece in the puzzle of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease. A new study identifies a specific gene mutation responsible for the development of…