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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…
AI Mammography May Be the Future of Breast Cancer Screening
February 26, 2025
In mammography, “density” refers to the amount of dense tissue present in the breast, as measured on a standard mammogram. Dense tissue, such as…
Ultraprocessed Food: How Diet Raises Osteoarthritis Risk
February 24, 2025
Ultraprocessed foods do more than add extra pounds. A new study reveals they also weaken muscles, as fat increases and strength decreases. Even if…
Research Shows Coffee Drinkers May Enjoy Longer Lives
February 19, 2025
A fresh cup of coffee is a daily ritual for over 1 billion people around the world. Coffee isn’t just a morning treat; according…
Diet Changes to Slow Prostate Cancer? Omega-3 Study Has Promising Results
February 17, 2025
Men with early-stage prostate cancer may have a new tool to help slow disease progression. A Phase II trial led by researchers at the…
Gene Therapy Targets Mitochondria to Destroy Cancer Cells
February 10, 2025
Scientists have designed a new gene therapy strategy that uses an optogenetic approach to attack cancer cells from the inside. Optogenetics combines genetic engineering…
Squid-Inspired Microjet Device Could Enable More Direct Drug Delivery
February 3, 2025
A new type of drug delivery device in development could someday bypass the challenges and fears associated with certain types of injectable drugs. In…
Tiny Treadmills: Vampire Bats on the Go
January 29, 2025
In most mammals, the act of running is fueled primarily by the oxidization of carbohydrates and lipids, which are stored in the body as…
Using AI to Improve Wound Healing
October 22, 2025
Medical wearables — devices worn by individuals outside of a traditional healthcare setting — can be empowering for patients who may lack immediate access…
Unwelcome Trends: Why More Young Adults Are Facing Cancer
October 13, 2025
At age 29, with unrelenting abdominal pain, Ryan Decembrino pushed past reassurances and demanded answers. A colonoscopy detected a tumor, and surgery and chemotherapy…
The Purr-fect Clue: Elderly Cats & Alzheimer’s Research
October 8, 2025
Elderly cats have a bit of a reputation. Some enjoy lazing in the sun; others grow irritable and disoriented, yowling at all hours of…
Stuck Like Superglue: How Staph Bacteria Grip Human Skin
October 6, 2025
Staphylococcus aureus (staph), the microbe responsible for common skin infections and severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreaks, doesn’t just land on human skin—it forms…
Flossing for Immunity: How Dental String Could Deliver Future Vaccines
September 29, 2025
Researchers have discovered a surprising way to deliver vaccines: with dental floss. The idea came in response to a long-standing challenge in medicine—how to…
Why Don’t Bacteria Catch Viruses?
September 24, 2025
Viruses are sneaky, capable of infecting a vast array of living organisms. Viruses that infect bacteria are collectively known as bacteriophages, or “phages,” and…
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…