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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…
Creatine’s Muscle Myth: New Study Deflates the Hype
April 21, 2025
Creatine has long been the darling of gym bros and supplement pros. Touted as a muscle-building powerhouse, it’s naturally produced by the liver, pancreas…
Linking a Rare Allergic Condition to Long-Lasting Hiccups
April 16, 2025
Hiccups always seem to strike at the least convenient time. Maybe you’re delivering an important presentation when you feel that telltale catch in your…
Researchers See Promise in First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
April 14, 2025
As the number of people in need of liver transplantation continues to grow, the supply of donor organs is failing to meet the need….
Slowing the Clock: Trial Delivers Hope in Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease
April 7, 2025
People with a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease can begin to experience memory loss and dementia starting in their 30s, 40s and 50s….
Snake Snack: Can Pythons Help Feed the World?
March 31, 2025
As the world’s human population expands, scientists are searching for new sustainable sources of protein. Experts estimate that 28.9 percent of the global population…
Bird Flu Continues to Evolve
March 26, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, was first identified in 1996 in China. Since then, the virus…
The Food Factor: How Diet Shapes Cancer Risk
March 24, 2025
New research continually adds to our knowledge of the effects of diet on cancer risk. Among recent findings, detailed below, are the protective effects…
Rough Seas: Norovirus Outbreaks Surge on Cruise Ships and Beyond
March 17, 2025
Cruise ships are seeing a surge in norovirus outbreaks this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which publishes details of the…
Pharma Strikes Back at Compounding Pharmacies
March 12, 2025
Skim the pharma news outlet of your choice, and it’s clear that compounding pharmacies have been making headlines. These pharmacies typically provide one of…
Tracing the Sexome: How Our Bacteria Linger After Sex
March 10, 2025
Human bodies are home to vast microbial ecosystems. New research from Murdoch University in Australia reveals that during sexual contact, individuals exchange unique bacterial…
Eyeing Potential Risks: Investigating Vision Changes Linked to GLP-1 Drugs
March 3, 2025
Millions of people take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide to manage diabetes and obesity. These drugs have transformed weight loss…
Defying Gravity, Defending Health: Keeping Space Travel Healthy
December 10, 2025
NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were announced in September, following a highly competitive selection process involving more than 8,000 applicants. After completing their training,…
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 —…
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…