Health

Insulin grown in lettuce can be taken orally
New synthetic insulin harvested from lettuce plants can be made cheaply, taken orally, and transported at room temperature.
Cancer med appears to prevent brain aneurysms
Japanese researchers have discovered that the cancer drug sunitinib can prevent the formation of brain aneurysms in mice.
“Nature’s own Ozempic” or berberine is all over social media
Does berberine work as well as Ozempic to help people lose weight? Social media seems to think so, but it’s not likely.
Flu and RSV can fuse into a new kind of virus
New smart contact lens monitors for glaucoma 24/7
It’s time to change how we think about electroshock therapy
Experimental “FLASH” cancer treatment aces first human trial
Withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants can last over a year
Merck pays Moderna $250m for personalized cancer vaccine
Deep brain stimulation can be life-altering for OCD sufferers when other treatment options fall short 
Five-minute breathing exercise can lower blood pressure
New vaccine prevents 94% of severe RSV cases 
As Ebola reaches Ugandan capital, vaccines race to catch up