Histamine may be a missing link connecting inflammation and depression

Through a series of ingenious mouse experiments, researchers have discovered evidence that inflammation-induced histamine activity can inhibit the release of serotonin in the brain. The findings suggest histamine may play a key role in causing depressi… Continue reading Histamine may be a missing link connecting inflammation and depression

New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy

New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is affirming the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. The ongoing surveillance project found no safety concerns for the vaccines or increased rates of miscarriage.Conti… Continue reading New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy

New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy

New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is affirming the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. The ongoing surveillance project found no safety concerns for the vaccines or increased rates of miscarriage.Conti… Continue reading New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy

New research suggests diabetes drug could slow Alzheimer’s progression

The research found a link between slower cognitive decline and diabetic patients taking drugs called gliptins

A new study published in the journal Neurology is reporting an association between a particular class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and decreased Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. It is unclear exactly how these diabetes drugs could exert neuroprotective effects, but Alzheimer’s experts are calling for large-scale clinical trials to explore these potential treatments in non-diabetic groups.

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FDA authorizes third COVID-19 mRNA vaccine dose for immunocompromised

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some immunocompromised individuals. The authorization comes after several weeks of speculation about future vaccine booster plans and the FDA stresses other va… Continue reading FDA authorizes third COVID-19 mRNA vaccine dose for immunocompromised

Landmark study finds surprising timing of life’s metabolic highs and lows

Putting a little bit of weight on in middle age has often been waved away as a result of slowing metabolism. “I’m not burning those calories as quickly as I did when I was younger,” people often say. But a landmark new study tracking energy expenditure… Continue reading Landmark study finds surprising timing of life’s metabolic highs and lows