New research could complicate the narrative over using exercise to help with depression and other mental health issues. A study compared depressed and/or anxious people who joined a running program to those who took a course of antidepressants, and found that both groups experienced a similar level of mental health improvement after several months. Those … Read more
A team of scientists may have developed a breakthrough in wound repair: bioprinted skin that’s closer to natural skin than ever. In experiments with mice and pigs, the researchers found their skin was able to accelerate wound healing with less scarring than usual. It’s possible that this technology could one day help people completely heal … Read more
Schott Pharma debuted on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Thursday at 30 euros per share, trading well above analyst expectations. Shares of the company were up 10% in the first minutes. The medical vial manufacturer set its final offer price at 27 euros ($28.37) per share Wednesday, after the company announced a range of between … Read more
As if life isn’t hard enough already: rabid otters are apparently a thing. Florida health officials reported this week that a 74-year-old man and a dog were bitten by an aggressive otter, one that later tested positive for the usually fatal viral infection. Both victims have reportedly received treatment and the otter has been euthanized. Meet … Read more
Men looking for a better sex life might someday own their thanks to a spider. A Brazilian pharmaceutical company is developing a topical treatment for erectile dysfunction derived from the venom of Phoneutria nigriventer, aka the Brazilian wandering spider. The treatment has already cleared an early human trial and will soon be tested in a Phase … Read more
A parasitic brain-infecting roundworm primarily spread by rats and snails is planting down roots in more parts of the U.S., research this week suggests. Scientists appear to have confirmed the presence of the parasite within local rodent populations in the state of Georgia. While human cases are considered rare, these worms can also infect and … Read more
Preventive mammograms for breast most cancers is perhaps much less worthwhile for older ladies, based on analysis launched this week. The research’s authors estimate {that a} substantial proportion of most cancers instances caught by way of screening in ladies over 70 are overdiagnosed, that’s, the detection of a tumor that isn’t prone to trigger sickness … Read more
Orcas within the Pacific Northwest are battling some type of unknown pores and skin illness, new analysis out this week suggests. The research discovered photographic proof that these orcas have been growing increasingly mysterious lesions through the years. It’s not clear but how dangerous this pattern could also be, nevertheless it’s the newest potential risk … Read more
Hen eggs are one of the crucial frequent meals allergens, particularly amongst youngsters. Many individuals outgrow their egg allergy, however for individuals who don’t, avoiding eggs and the entire merchandise that include them generally is a lifetime problem. Including to the issue: Some vaccines are produced utilizing rooster embryos and include egg proteins because of … Read more