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.
Video games for mental health are coming
New children’s malaria treatment clears out infection in liver
Video game for at-home stroke rehabilitation cuts costs, benefits patients
One shot of this COVID-19 drug reduces risk of death by ​​60%
New Ebola antibodies neutralize the most dangerous strains of the virus
Blasting mushrooms with UV light boosts vitamin D by 4,600%
China’s COVID-19 cases surge, with low elderly vaccination rates
Safer painkillers: A novel drug treats pain without killing people
Anti-aging isn’t a scam, but immortality almost certainly is
Hugging a cushion that “breathes” can reduce anxiety