Inside our bodies, there's a small but mighty player called IDO1. Think of it as a director for our immune cells. But when we take too much acetaminophen, a common pain reliever, IDO1 goes into overdrive. This can cause problems in our liver. IDO1 doesn't work alone. It sends messages to immune cel
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among people under 50 in the United States. This alarming trend has been highlighted by new research, which shows that deaths from colon and rectal cancers in this age group have been rising by 1. 1% annually since 2005. The study, published in
A recent study has some good news for people using GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy or Mounjaro. It suggests that many users may not quickly regain lost weight after stopping treatment. The study looked at data from thousands of patients at U. S. medical clinics. It found that most people either kept the we
Scientists have created new molecules to fight colorectal cancer. These molecules target a specific pathway in cells that is often overactive in cancer. The most promising molecule, called L20, stops cancer cells from growing and spreading. L20 works by sticking to a protein called STAT3. This prot
Frogs are in big trouble. They are dying because of a nasty fungus called chytridiomycosis. But there is some good news. Scientists found a new way to help them. They used a medicine called voriconazole. It is better than the old medicine because it is less harmful. Two types of frogs were in dange
Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a big problem for many women and girls. These infections keep coming back, even after treatment. Now, scientists think they might have found a reason why. It seems that some bacteria can hide deep inside the bladder wall. This makes them hard to detect and
New York has long been a big deal in the world of science. It's the second biggest recipient of National Institutes of Health money. Plus, it has more top-notch academic institutions doing research than any other state. The state trains a lot of doctors and biomedical researchers. But this leadershi
Slimming jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy help people lose weight quickly. But, they come with a catch. Once people stop using them, they gain weight back fast. Really fast. About four times faster than those who diet and exercise. Research shows that people on these jabs lose a lot of weight. Around
Breast cancer is a tough opponent, but scientists might have found a new ally in the fight against it. A recent study suggests that a drug mimicking progesterone could help slow down tumor growth in women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The drug, called megestrol, is a synthetic version of pr
A dangerous fungus, Candida auris, is causing alarm as it spreads across the United States and beyond. This fungus, often called a "superbug, " is becoming more resistant to treatments and is particularly harmful to those already sick or with weak immune systems. The fungus was first found in 2009
