New drug fights tough malaria parasites

A newly designed drug is effective against drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains of human malaria parasites, researchers say.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Oct. 3, 2024 ~5 min

Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself

Cases of valley fever are typically most prevalent in California’s Central Valley and southern Arizona, but they have been increasing in California’s central and southern coastal areas.

Simon Camponuri, PhD Candidate in Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, Berkeley • conversation
Sept. 26, 2024 ~10 min


Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

Both Trump and Harris seek to lower drug costs for patients. What headway have they made on realizing this goal?

C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
Sept. 26, 2024 ~10 min

Viruses inspire new way to deliver cancer drug ‘cargo’

"We're mimicking the strategies of viral particles that have been doing this effectively for millions of years."

Steve Martin - Purdue • futurity
Sept. 25, 2024 ~7 min

How a common intestinal bacteria becomes a killer

New research identifies the likely culprit that turns classical Klebsiella pneumoniae into a devastating, drug-resistant killer.

U. Buffalo • futurity
Sept. 23, 2024 ~7 min

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake

If the legislation passes, the new label would be centered on the front of the package. But it’s an add-on, not a replacement for the existing label.

Kimberly Baker, Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director, Clemson University • conversation
Sept. 19, 2024 ~7 min

Deadly snail venom could make diabetes medicines better

New treatments for diabetes and hormone disorders could come from an unexpected place: one of the world's most venomous animals.

Sophia Friesen - University of Utah • futurity
Sept. 17, 2024 ~7 min

Health care under Harris versus Trump: A public health historian sizes up their records

Harris and Trump have starkly contrasting records on health care. This analysis examines their differing approaches to Medicare, the ACA, drug pricing and other public health efforts.

Zachary W. Schulz, Lecturer of History, Auburn University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2024 ~9 min


Philly residents with opioid addiction get medication from the ‘bupe bus’ − creating a path for treatment

After their initial visit, 69% of patients returned to the van at least four times for follow-ups.

Margaret Lowenstein, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
Sept. 12, 2024 ~6 min

Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings

The FDA’s rule change requires that all women in the US be informed about breast density and options for supplemental screening.

Tracy A. Battaglia, Associate Director of Cancer Care Equity, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University • conversation
Sept. 9, 2024 ~12 min

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