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Until now, keratinocytes (skin cells) were thought to be just passive conductors that allow the rabies virus to pass through, but new research reveals that these cells play a more active role. Results of new research in Journal of Research Dermatology (method), a paper published by Elsevier provides direct evidence that keratinocytes support viral replication and can transmit rabies virus to neurons. Researchers provide a mechanistic explanation for how exposure of superficial skin through scratches and minor bites by dogs and bats can cause neural invasion and contribute to infection risk. Rabies is a deadly zoonotic disease caused by rabies…
Drugs that target the amyloid beta protein in the brain increase the risk of bleeding and swelling in the brain and are likely to have no clinically meaningful positive effects, a new Cochrane review has found. Alzheimer’s patients have high concentrations of a protein known as amyloid beta in their brains and can be detected before symptoms begin, but the role of amyloid beta in the progression of the disease is unknown. Drugs have been developed on the theory that removing these proteins from the brain can prevent or slow disease progression. The new review examined data from 17 clinical…
The world’s oceans may be playing a bigger role in climate change than scientists once realized, quietly accelerating global warming through processes that are only now coming into focus. New research published in journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences We reveal important factors for methane production in the open ocean. Researchers at the University of Rochester, including Thomas Webber, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, along with graduate student Shengyu Wang and postdoctoral researcher Hairong Xu, have identified a mechanism that may become more active as the planet warms. This raises concerns about feedback…
Explore how climate change and environmental pollution are accelerating health risks, with rising heat-related deaths, wildfire smoke, and air pollution disproportionately affecting urban populations. Discover actionable strategies for sustainability, mitigation, and health equity.
Omnicom Health put its name on the recently acquired FCB Health New York, rebranding the advertising agency Olixir New York in the wake of its megamerger with Interpublic Group. After completing its acquisition of Interpublic in December, Omnicom immediately integrated FCB into its existing BBDO Group. The decision to discontinue the FCB brand, which was founded in 1873, raises questions about the future of the defunct global network of medical institutions. Omnicom’s healthcare marketing division answered key questions Wednesday and revealed that FCB Health New York will now operate as Olixir New York. Olixir is the result of a collision…
A series of six studies across five countries found that inducing attachment anxiety increased the desire for luxury cars and homes in both men and women. Increasing or decreasing intrasexual competition increased or decreased this effect. The paper was published in. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Status anxiety is the fear or stress people feel about their social status compared to others. It includes worrying that you are not successful enough, respected enough, wealthy enough, or admired enough. This type of anxiety is closely related to how much value a person places on status, prestige, and recognition. People with…
The United States could face foreign attacks, food shortages and agricultural “devastation” if the Supreme Court rules against Monsanto in a high-profile case over pesticide regulations scheduled for argument later this month, according to a series of legal briefs supporting Monsanto.By contrast, opponents’ legal briefs warn that if the court sides with Monsanto, consumers will be stripped of their right to sue if they develop cancer or other serious illnesses caused by exposure to dangerous chemicals. They warn that companies will be able to hide the risks of their products with little accountability.The lawsuit centers on glyphosate. Glyphosate is a…
Carrot, a global fertility and family care platform, has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform that provides members with personalized, context-based care decisions. The tool, called Carrot Intelligence, is built on the company’s dataset, which the company says is “the largest unique clinical dataset in its field,” spanning 195 countries. Carrot CEO and founder Tammy Sun told Fierce Healthcare in an exclusive interview that the company has “meticulously and diligently” collected vast amounts of data since its launch nearly a decade ago. Sun said the platform has been in development for several years and is focused on “connecting the dots” for…
Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. What do you eat in the last days of cool weather as spring approaches? You want one more bowl of delicious soup or stew before moving on to greener seasonal pastures. Watch RFK Jr. try to find his balance today Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. headed to the Capitol today to testify on his fiscal year 2027 budget request. He is scheduled to appear in at least seven hearings before major committees in both the House and…
Airlines have strict rules about where laptops can be carried, and the reason for that is the lithium-ion battery. These batteries power everything from phones to electric cars and can pose a fire hazard under certain conditions. The danger comes from the lithium itself. This lightweight metal is highly reactive and can quickly undergo chemical reactions. For example, when pure lithium comes into contact with water, it generates heat and highly flammable hydrogen gas. But that same reactivity is what makes lithium so useful. Within a battery, lithium can easily move between different chemical states, allowing it to store and…