Nicotine pouches are associated with receding gums and oral irritation according to new research. The findings come from the first study to examine their effects on the mouth lining compared with snus.

15 июля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Official counts of cyclosporiasis infections in the United States are believed to represent only a fraction of actual cases. Health authorities expect the outbreak to intensify before conditions improve.

The High Court has dismissed a petition by Kenya's Rastafari community seeking to legalise marijuana cultivation and use for religious purposes.

15 июля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

New research suggests that antivirals targeting the Epstein-Barr virus could offer an effective therapy for multiple sclerosis with fewer side effects than current immune-suppressing drugs.

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, was associated with slower changes in DNA methylation–based “epigenetic clocks” in adults living with HIV in a post hoc analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Scientists say larger studies are needed to determine whether these molecular signals translate into meaningful long-term health benefits.

14 июля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Scientists have uncovered a dedicated sensory system linking fine vellus-like hairs to the sensation of mechanical itch. The discovery, made in mouse models, may explain why peach fuzz sometimes triggers itching and could guide new treatments for chronic skin conditions.