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Got a Case of “Marathon Brain?” Research Explains Why
June 25, 2025
Running 26.2 miles may not be everyone’s idea of a good time — but marathon running is booming, with participation surging at races around…
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…
Alzheimer’s Disease Tests the Limits of GLP-1 Drugs
February 2, 2026
For a few remarkable years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs have seemed almost unstoppable. Originally designed to control blood sugar in diabetes, medications like semaglutide…
Enzyme of Death Kills Cancer Cells
January 26, 2026
Today’s cancer drugs are more sophisticated and accessible than ever before. But unfortunately, cancer drug resistance remains a life-threatening challenge for patients and cancer…
Scalable Kelp Farming Could Spur a New Wave of Medical Innovation
January 21, 2026
Kelp farming promises a rare combination of environmental benefit and economic opportunity. Researchers are investigating kelp and other seaweeds for a wide range of…
Meet the Mysterious Organisms Linking Complex Life
January 19, 2026
It’s humanity’s oldest, most controversial mystery: How did complex life emerge on Earth? Scientists know that the answer lies with eukaryotes, the multi-cellular life…
When Bird Flu Finds New Wings: Bats Enter the H5N1 Picture
January 12, 2026
Since emerging from China in 1996, bird flu has reshaped ecosystems in Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America. Now the virus has…
Cavities and Gum Disease Double Stroke Risk
December 17, 2025
Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is a global problem. Severe cases impact more than one billion people around the world, with…
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…
GRONINGEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS) today announced a significant renewal of its elemental bioanalysis infrastructure through the acquisition of two PerkinElmer NexION® 2200…
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…