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Less Sitting, More Living: How Activity Reduces Risk for Heart Attack Survivors
June 24, 2025
Sitting down might seem harmless, but for heart attack survivors, prolonged sedentary time could spell significant trouble. According to recent research, replacing just 30…
Sight Concerns: Investigating the Link Between GLP-1 RA Medications and Eye Health
June 16, 2025
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are transformative medications for millions of people managing diabetes and obesity. Amid research demonstrating the many benefits…
Non-Opioid Painkiller Blocks Pain at Its Source
June 11, 2025
Synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids offer powerful pain relief. Unfortunately, these drugs are also associated with negative outcomes, including addiction and overdose. The U.S. Centers…
Injecting Hope: Early Steps Toward Prenatal Treatment for Genetic Disorders
June 9, 2025
The potential to treat severe genetic disorders before birth has taken a promising step forward. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)…
Unanswered Questions: Mysterious Cluster of Brain Tumors Investigated at Massachusetts Hospital
June 2, 2025
Six nurses working on the fifth-floor maternity unit at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with benign brain tumors, sparking concern about a…
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Outbreak Sparks Concern
May 21, 2025
Prion diseases are rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disorders caused by infectious protein particles called prions. While these diseases can affect both humans and animals, they…
A Double-Edged Cure: Antibiotics Linked to Childhood Asthma and Allergies
May 19, 2025
Antibiotics, revered as critical defenders against bacterial infections, might harbor an unexpected threat, particularly to very young children. New findings published in the Journal…
Chew on This: How Chewing Gum Could Fight the Flu
May 14, 2025
Cold and flu medicine likely isn’t your idea of a tasty treat. But what if tackling the flu was as easy as chewing a…
Silent Infection: The Rare Risk of Rabies Transmission from Organ Transplantation
May 12, 2025
A routine kidney transplant took a tragic turn when a Michigan resident died as a result of contracting rabies from the donated organ. This…
Ticked Off: The Hidden Risk of Red Meat Allergy from Tick Bites
May 5, 2025
Black-legged ticks are known for carrying bacterial diseases, including Lyme disease. New research suggests that their bite can also trigger alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also…
Backed Into a Corner: Few Interventions Work for Low Back Pain
April 28, 2025
Low back pain affects almost everyone at some point during their lifetime. Globally, it is the leading cause of years lived with disability, a…
There’s a New Bird Flu in Town
April 23, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, continues to sweep through poultry farms in the United States. While…
When Old Diseases Roar Back: Understanding Diphtheria’s Resurgence
December 8, 2025
Diphtheria is a preventable bacterial disease that causes a thick membrane to form in the back of the throat, making swallowing and breathing difficult….
Kidney Stones, Gout and Snake Urine. Oh My.
December 1, 2025
Every living thing needs to get rid of nitrogen-based waste, but not every species does it the same way. Humans flush nitrogen compounds like…
Texting Has Revolutionized Patient Care After Hospital Discharge
November 19, 2025
Many patients need long-term, or post-acute, care after a hospital stay. Unfortunately, matching these patients with care facilities is a complicated process — one…
GLP-1s May Offer Hope for Substance Use Disorders
November 12, 2025
Recent research from the American Medical Association shows a staggering 500% increase in spending on a wildly popular class of drugs: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor…
Tiny Mineral, Big Impact: How Selenium Could Reinvent Rice Farming
November 10, 2025
For more than half the world’s population, rice is an essential staple. But the grain that sustains billions also exacts a steep price —…
Risks and Rewards: The Keto Diet Conundrum
November 3, 2025
The ketogenic diet turns conventional nutrition advice upside down. Instead of limiting fats, it encourages them — while slashing nearly all carbohydrates. The result…
Introduction Antiviral drugs play a central role in treating viral infections, reducing disease progression and preparing for future outbreaks. While vaccines can help prevent…
Executive Summary The boundary between pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs has never been thinner. As health authorities accelerate the digitization of safety reporting, tighten electronic…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS India, a subsidiary of QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a GLP/GCP-compliant global full-service Contract Research Organization, has achieved another significant milestone by…