For years, WVXU has covered Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum’s scientific side, including his groundbreaking HIV research and COVID discoveries. But Fichtenbaum also has a musical side, and on Aug. 29 will release his second album under the performing name of Carl Jack. The Road Less Taken covers love, peace and science with lyrics like: LISTEN: After […]
Getty Images By Philippa Roxby Health reporter A new approach to diagnosing illnesses in children could help doctors choose the right treatment in double-quick time, say the researchers behind it. Working out what is causing a fever – a virus, bacterial infection or something else – is often difficult and tests can take days or […]
In a recent review published in Cellular and Molecular Immunology, researchers discuss the regulatory roles of glycans and glycan-binding proteins (GBPs) in modulating immune responses, particularly in the context of autoimmune inflammation and chronic infection. Study: Immune regulatory networks coordinated by glycans and glycan-binding proteins in autoimmunity and infection. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com Background […]
A diabetes drug distributed under the brand name Wegovy could offer a suitable and beneficial weight loss treatment for some 93 million adults in the US, according to a new study. That’s a lot of people by any measure. Projections suggest it would mean some 43 million fewer people with obesity, and the prevention of […]
About 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia, and they’re also likely to have these conditions. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder characterized by persistent and widespread musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, disrupted sleep patterns, and emotional distress. Individuals afflicted by fibromyalgia often exhibit heightened pain sensitivity compared to the general […]
Periodontitis, a common oral health problem that involves infected gums, is linked to cardiovascular disease. Scientists studying the inflammation that precedes periodontitis have found that higher inflammation, reflected by higher levels of white blood cells in saliva, is linked to less healthy arteries and a potentially higher risk of cardiovascular disease even in young, apparently […]
Julie Jacques underwent a hysterectomy when she was just 17—but later her chronic pelvic pain only got worse. I have vivid memories of a significant moment before undergoing surgery when I reached out to my doctor, earnestly expressing, “I implore you to avoid removing my uterus unless it is absolutely necessary.” This marked the beginning […]
It’s normal to experience some cramps during your period. But, severe pain and changes to your menstrual cycle, among other symptoms, can be signs of endometriosis. Pelvic Pain and Cramps Menstrual cramps are a prevalent occurrence among individuals who menstruate. However, if the pain becomes debilitating, hindering regular functioning, or compelling you to forgo school […]
A chemical analysis of the letters of the legendary historical figure reputed to have inspired fictional vampire Dracula has revealed Vlad Drăculea (aka Vlad the Impaler) may have cried tears of blood. Traces left behind on the paper by the 15th century ruler of Wallachia suggest he was afflicted by a condition known as hemolacria, […]
