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.
A virus "chimera" reveals new dengue targets
Two opposite kinds of stroke. One promising treatment.
Neck-zapping device helps sleep-deprived soldiers think
Did the flu lose diversity during the pandemic?
Hope and controversy: FDA approves first new Alzheimer's drug in decades
Blood test can quickly tell if a targeted cancer therapy works
Want strong teeth? Eat this candy.
Can we hack sugar to be healthy?
Vibrating “thimble” could improve balance in seniors
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine 2.0: Lower dose, fewer side effects