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Universal antidote to deadly snake venoms found

A universal antibody has been developed that neutralizes the deadly venom of cobras, kraits and mambas and has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives each year

An oral interleukin-23 receptor antagonist alleviated the course of psoriasis

A phase II clinical trial of JNJ-77242113, an interleukin-23 receptor antagonist, showed that taking this drug reduced the area of psoriasis lesions and the extent of its symptoms

The efficacy of e-cigarettes was found to be superior to nicotine gum for smoking cessation

E-cigarettes have been as effective as varenicline and more effective than nicotine gum as a means to help quit smoking

Experiment with newborn mice indicated a new way to fight flu

Researchers at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine have discovered a new potential method of preventing the spread of influenza in humans, based on the results of experiments conducted on newborn mice

Anorexia nervosa has been linked to waking up early

An international team of scientists has found a link between one of the eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, and the tendency to get up early in the morning

A doctor has named the most common injuries in winter

Fractured ankle and sprained ankle ligaments are the most common winter injuries among household injuries

MISIS has come up with a way to study a cell for Alzheimer's signs

Using Russia's only scanning ion-conducting microscope, scientists have found out that Alzheimer's disease causes cells to become stiffer

Experts tell why patients should be taught to self-medicate

Experts say we need to do more to promote responsible self-medication

Early onset of menstruation increased the risk of developing diabetes

Scientists have found a link between early onset of menstruation and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus

A promising new drug for Alzheimer's disease

A new drug for Alzheimer's disease - senile dementia - could slow the inevitable deterioration of patients by about four to seven months for a therapy duration of 1.5 years

Magnetic beads were used to quickly find bacteria in food and water

Researchers have developed a technology to analyze products and biological samples for pathogens using microscopic beads coated with antibodies

There's a new way to fight viruses

Scientists have come up with a new way to fight viruses by targeting their lipid membrane

Going to work significantly improves the psychological well-being of single mothers

A sociological study showed that despite the difficulties of combining motherhood and full-time employment, going to work has a positive impact on health and well-being, especially for single mothers

The government required a DNA test for all children born to a surrogate mother

Without a special medical report, such a child will not be given to potential parents

Scientists tell us why fruit juices, honey, and smoothies are dangerous

Scientists have found a new cause of heart disease and recommend changing global dietary recommendations as soon as possible

A big belly is the way to dementia

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A pediatrician treated her diabetic son with massage and breathing exercises instead of insulin injections. The outcome is lethal.

Narrowing of the pupils indicated brain fatigue

Japanese researchers have shown on the example of cyber athletes that a decrease in pupil size can be considered a marker of brain fatigue - a decrease in cognitive functions on the background of prolonged mental activity

Doxycycline was recommended for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially recommended the antibiotic doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in high-risk populations

ADHD has benefited human ancestors

The authors of the new study found that for our distant ancestors, who were gatherers for most of their history, ADHD, on the contrary, provided an advantage