Wegovy, eat your heart out. In a new research paper, scientists say they’ve discovered a naturally occurring hormone that might help people lose weight while avoiding the side effects commonly associated with semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) and similar drugs. A team of researchers at Stanford Medicine conducted the study, published last […]
A Nasal Spray for Concussions Shows Early Promise
The best treatment for a hard knock on the head might someday involve a quick sniff of a nasal spray. Researchers have found early evidence in mice that an antibody-based treatment delivered up the nose can reduce the brain damage caused by concussions and more serious traumatic injuries. Scientists at Mass General Brigham conducted the […]
Can a Drug Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Decades Before It Happens?
A clinical trial has just begun that might take decades to fully complete but could have life-changing results. Researchers are testing out a plaque-clearing drug for Alzheimer’s disease in young people who are genetically destined to develop the devastating brain disorder. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine are leading the study, which is […]
This Anesthesia Gas Could Be the Next Big Alzheimer’s Treatment
The next Alzheimer’s treatment could come from an unexpected place. In new research released this week, scientists have found evidence in mice that xenon gas might be able to help treat the neurodegenerative condition. Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Washington University led the research, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine. In mice with […]