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New research from King’s College London and the University of Porto has mapped the histamine system in the brain. Histamine, a molecule more commonly associated with allergies, plays a distinct but poorly understood role in brain function. This study addresses this gap and builds the first multiscale map of the histamine system, from genetics to behavior to related mental health conditions. The findings provide a new framework for understanding how this often overlooked chemical system contributes to brain function and may point to new treatment strategies for histamine-related disorders such as depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia. This research natural mental health…

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Weizmann Institute of Science have identified a previously unrecognized defense mechanism in the intestine, showing that intestinal stem cells actively respond to Salmonella infection and help protect the intestine from bacterial invasion. Intestinal stem cells are responsible for continually renewing the intestinal lining and maintaining barrier integrity. Until now, these cells were mainly thought to participate passively, relying on surrounding immune and epithelial cells for protection during infection. The new study was led by doctoral student Sacha Lebon, under the supervision of Dr. Matan Hofri of the Hebrew University and Dr.…

According to Reuters, Eli Lilly has suspended its obesity awareness campaign in India following a regulatory notice regarding prescription drug advertising restrictions. In March, India’s Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) issued a notification clarifying that direct and indirect sales of prescription drugs are prohibited. CDSCO has outlined its rules in response to allegations of propaganda. The agency cited disease awareness, influencer engagement and corporate campaigns as activities that may violate the rules when increasing brand recall or product awareness. CDSCO reportedly sent a letter to Lilly around the time the public notice was shared. A few weeks later, Lilly…

Girls born to mothers with high insulin resistance in late pregnancy are more likely to have increased abdominal fat by the age of seven, according to research presented at the 28th European Endocrinology Congress in Prague. Maternal insulin resistance was not associated with body fat in boys, suggesting that girls may be more susceptible to maternal insulin resistance later in pregnancy. This finding highlights the importance of maternal metabolic health for the child’s future well-being and health. During pregnancy, your body requires more insulin after the first trimester due to hormonal changes in the placenta. Insulin resistance peaks during the…

A team led by researchers at Cedars-Sinai University of Health Sciences has developed a faster and cheaper way to determine which genes are expressed in cancerous tumors. The AI-based tools they describe in Cell could make personalized cancer treatment available to more patients. The new tool, called Path2Space, predicts gene expression across tumor areas based on digital images of biopsy slides containing thin sections of tumor tissue that can be examined under a microscope. Because tumors do not have the same composition and gene expression throughout, Path2Space predicts so-called “spatial” gene expression and extrapolates it at many different points within…

Fitness wearables company Whoop has announced several new health and artificial intelligence features. Starting this summer, Whoop members will be able to connect directly with clinicians through the app, including live, on-demand video consultations. Additionally, members will be able to sync their electronic health records (EHR). The company says these updates will give users “a deeper understanding” of how medications, symptoms and treatments can impact performance. In addition to these health updates, Whoop also announced the release of two new AI-driven features. The “My Memory” feature allows users to provide context to manage personalized coaching, and the “Proactive Check Ins”…

Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. My colleagues and friends Isabella Cueto and Lev Fascher have been talking about alcohol for years. As STAT’s chronic disease and addiction reporters, respectively, we sit at the very intersection of these issues, which are rarely addressed as public health issues. I’m excited to share that all of their conversations have turned into a report and now a great series. The first part has already been completed. Scroll down or go ahead and start reading. Supreme Court extends mifepristone…

Until now, it has been technically almost impossible to rotate highly sensitive samples in all directions under a microscope without contact. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a new laser-based technique that allows microscopic samples, such as cells, to be rotated in all three spatial directions without contact. The laser creates a small temperature difference within the liquid, which causes a gentle liquid flow that moves the sample. This protects delicate samples and allows for more accurate three-dimensional images. This is an important step for basic medical research. Although modern optical microscopes can produce extremely sharp images…

The Secretary of Health and Human Services is said to be campaigning behind the scenes amid the Trump administration’s apparent bid to suppress public criticism of vaccines ahead of this fall’s midterm elections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is quietly overseeing a cross-agency effort to study vaccines’ potential role in America’s rising rates of chronic disease (a common rallying cry among vaccination skeptics), according to people The New York Times spoke to with knowledge of the effort. The anonymous sources said the investigation is a top priority for the HHS secretary. The research study is reportedly being led by Dr. Martin…

Marking a quick clinical win with its $2.37 billion acquisition of Avadel, Alkermes reported on Tuesday that its Phase 3 trial of its sodium oxide salt Lamuris met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints in a rare sleep disorder. The positive results from Revitalyz’s clinical trial for idiopathic hypersomnia come three months after Alkermes acquired Lumryz in completing its acquisition of Avadel. By demonstrating the ability to significantly reduce daytime sleepiness and other symptoms, Lumryz is one step closer to helping Avadel investors realize the full value of this transaction. Alkermes’ $2.37 billion offer includes a cash payment…