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Aspirin lowers diabetes risk during COVID-19, but not without side effects

A large real-world Italian cohort study found that daily low-dose aspirin use significantly lowered the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The protective effect appears linked to aspirin’s anti-inflammatory properties, though bleeding risks require caution.

19 Jun 2025

Study: HIV is a flexible cellular hijacker

University of Michigan researchers have uncovered new details of the process that HIV uses to hijack cells’ transportation systems for its own survival.

19 Jun 2025

Research reveals how a microscopic parasite disrupts brain function

A team of scientists at the University of California, Riverside, explains in a paper published in PLOS Pathogens how a microscopic parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, can significantly disrupt brain function, even when it infects only a small number of neurons.

19 Jun 2025

New dual-adjuvant vaccine strategy offers hope in the fight against HIV

In the quest to develop an effective HIV vaccine, scientists from Scripps Research have made a significant leap forward. They found that a two-part delivery strategy can train the immune system to produce a stronger response to HIV, offering new hope in the fight against one of the world's most elusive viruses.

19 Jun 2025

How early-life factors raise lifelong diabetes risks in youth

The surge in diabetes among young people highlights critical gaps in care and the urgent need for comprehensive preventative actions to address this crisis.

19 Jun 2025

New data show COVID-19 triggers spike in new diabetes cases

A large cohort study in California state prisons found that COVID-19 infection modestly but significantly increases the risk of developing new-onset diabetes. The elevated risk persists for months after infection, even when accounting for confounding factors and diagnostic intensity.

18 Jun 2025

The WHO Hub leverages innovative tools and partnerships to boost defenses against future pandemics

WHO is developing new tools and innovative partnerships to boost countries' defenses against future pandemics, including real-time threat detection and genomic analysis of viruses.

18 Jun 2025

Heart scan study reveals low-fiber diets drive dangerous heart plaques

A Swedish study links low-fiber, high-red meat diets to increased coronary artery plaque risk, highlighting the importance of dietary choices for heart health.

18 Jun 2025

Grammatical errors could aid in the early detection of schizophrenia

Meta-analysis shows syntax deficits in schizophrenia, emphasizing the role of language in diagnosis and the development of effective therapeutic strategies.

18 Jun 2025

Why doctors say measles isn’t just back, it’s a warning sign for us all

A new editorial outlines the alarming resurgence of measles in the U.S., with over 880 cases reported by April 2025, largely driven by domestic transmission and declining vaccination coverage. The authors warn that without urgent public health action, measles could become endemic again, exposing broader vulnerabilities in vaccine-preventable disease defenses.

17 Jun 2025

Could a diabetes drug be the key to stopping Alzheimer’s?

Investigating tirzepatide's role in Alzheimer's reveals its potential to improve brain function and reduce inflammation, linking diabetes and neurodegeneration.

17 Jun 2025

Uncovering unexpected impacts of popular GLP-1 diabetes drugs

GLP-1 drugs show promise in diabetes management, offering heart and kidney benefits, but also highlight the need for vigilance regarding new health risks.

17 Jun 2025

COVID-19 triggers metabolic signatures in kids that mirror adult heart risk

Children with acute COVID-19 and MIS-C show significant disruptions in lipid metabolism, including patterns resembling adult severe COVID-19. These findings highlight potential long-term cardiovascular risks in pediatric SARS-CoV-2 cases and underscore the need for follow-up care.

16 Jun 2025

Paper-based devices show high accuracy in detecting asymptomatic malaria

Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana – a diagnostic advance that could accelerate efforts to eliminate the disease, researchers say.

16 Jun 2025

Statins could reduce breast cancer mortality by a fifth

Research indicates statins could enhance breast cancer prognosis, with lipophilic statins showing greater protective effects against mortality and recurrence.

16 Jun 2025

Small antibodies provide broad protection against SARS coronaviruses

Scientists have discovered a unique class of small antibodies that are strongly protective against a wide range of SARS coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-1 and numerous early and recent SARS-CoV-2 variants.

14 Jun 2025

Vaccination linked to better kidney outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who developed acute kidney injury had better outcomes than unvaccinated patients with the same condition, new research suggests.

14 Jun 2025

New nanoparticle platform breaks through MRSA biofilms

A major cause of hospital-acquired infections, the super bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), not only exhibits strong resistance to existing antibiotics but also forms a dense biofilm that blocks the effects of external treatments.

14 Jun 2025

Research highlights the lasting impact of geographic labels in pandemic reporting

"China virus", the Chinese virus - at the start of the 2020 pandemic, you likely often encountered this epithet in the media.

13 Jun 2025

WHO warns of ORVO as outbreaks surge and health risks rise

Oropouche virus poses a growing public health risk, with recent outbreaks in Brazil and Cuba. The WHO report calls for urgent global preparedness measures.

13 Jun 2025