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Here's why researchers are making new psychedelic-like drugs — without the trip

NPR Health

This week, we've heard from researchers trying to untangle the effects of the "trip" that often comes with psychedelics and ketamine from the ways these drugs might change the human brain. For part three of our series on psychedelic drug research, we get a glimpse into why some researchers are taking the "trip" out of these drugs altogether. You don't need to have heard the previous two episodes to understand this episode on what could be next for psychedelic medicine.

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Approaching Public Health Sustainability Shared Service and Resource Methods

JPHMP Direct

As systems address public health service delivery, workforce retention, funding priorities, and efficiency, PHAB offers tools to assess shared resource solutions. Visit our Service and Resource Sharing webpages to learn more about this approach and how PHAB can support you today. The post Approaching Public Health Sustainability Shared Service and Resource Methods first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers created plastics from plant starch instead of petroleum. An initial study shows how animals consuming particles from this alternative material developed health problems such as liver damage and gut microbiome imbalances.

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Scientists stop long-COVID symptoms in mice using a new antiviral compound

News Medical Health Sciences

Australian scientists developed a novel antiviral that targets the SARS-CoV-2 PLpro enzyme, showing strong preclinical efficacy in reducing both acute and long COVID symptoms in mice.

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One Health in Action: A Collaborative Approach to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses  

APHL

By Jacquelyn Faulkner , senior specialist, Infectious Diseases, APHL This is part of a series about topics presented during APHL ID Lab Con 2025 , a forum to discuss the latest developments on the detection and characterization of infectious diseases of public health concern. What do cows, birds and cats have in common? Theyre all susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses, the most well-known of which is influenza A (H5N1).

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The Naloxone Initiative: Educating High Schoolers to Save Lives

JPHMP Direct

In this episode of JPHMP Direct Talk, intern Karsen DeWeese speaks with Suhanee Mitragotri, a senior at Harvard College and co-founder of the Naloxone Education Initiative, about the role that harm reduction programs like hers have in public health. The post The Naloxone Initiative: Educating High Schoolers to Save Lives first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Insights on Solving Healthcare Fragmentation From Jeff Smith, as Featured in Forbes

Bamboo News

Did you know the U.S. spends twice as much per person on healthcare as other wealthy nations, yet we still lag behind in terms of outcomes like life expectancy and infant mortality? Bamboo Healths Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Smith, recently had the pleasure of sharing insights with the Forbes Technology Council on how to solve healthcares toughest fragmentation challenges.

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Mediterranean hunter gatherers navigated long-distance sea journeys well before the first farmers

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Evidence shows that hunter-gatherers were crossing at least 100 kilometers (km) of open water to reach the Mediterranean island of Malta 8,500 years ago, a thousand years before the arrival of the first farmers.

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Could your milk choice affect migraines?

News Medical Health Sciences

Skim milk consumption is linked to a lower prevalence of migraines in U.S. adults, according to a large NHANES-based study. The association remained significant even after adjusting for lifestyle, diet, and demographic factors.

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Ancient tools from a South African cave reveal connections between prehistoric people

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny details in the chipped edges of the blades and stones, archaeologists are able to tell how the tools were made -- which revealed that people were sharing crafting techniques over wide distances.

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Outsmarting Ebola: Breakthroughs, challenges, and the path forward

Gideon

In 1976, scientists discovered a thread-like virus near the Ebola River in the Congo that could kill up to 90% of its victims. Here, we explore how breakthrough treatments may finally give humanity a fighting chance against the Ebola virus, one of nature’s most lethal pathogens. Learn more on the GIDEON infectious diseases blog. The post Outsmarting Ebola: Breakthroughs, challenges, and the path forward appeared first on GIDEON.

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'Hidden galaxies': Key to unlocking some of universe's secrets

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have peered back in time to find what looks like a population of 'hidden' galaxies that could hold the key to unlocking some of the universe's secrets. If their existence is confirmed it would 'effectively break current models of galaxy numbers and evolution'. The possible galaxies may also provide the missing piece of the puzzle for the energy generation in the universe in infrared light.

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Union Minister J.P. Nadda launches 'Inter-AIIMS Referral Portal' for seamless patient care

The Hindu

The pilot project will initially connect AIIMS New Delhi and AIIMS Bilaspur, serving as a proof of concept for broader implementation across the entire network of AIIMS hospitals.

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Scientists complete largest wiring diagram and functional map of the brain to date

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

From a tiny sample of tissue no larger than a grain of sand, scientists have come within reach of a goal once thought unattainable: building a complete functional wiring diagram of a portion of the brain.

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Early-life ozone exposure linked to increased risk of childhood asthma and wheezing

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate the impact of early-life ozone exposure on asthma and wheezing in children alone and in combination with other air pollutants.

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3D-printed open-source robot offers accessible solution for materials synthesis

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

FLUID, an open-source, 3D-printed robot, offers an affordable and customizable solution for automated material synthesis, making advanced research accessible to more scientists.

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UCLA study identifies key protein driving kidney scarring

News Medical Health Sciences

New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how much scarring occurs following kidney injury, leading scientists to identify a potential precision medicine approach to prevent chronic kidney disease progression.

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Prehistoric rhinos lived in super-herds

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a new study.

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What happens if you significantly increase dietary folic acid intake?

News Medical Health Sciences

Increased dietary folic acid intake may lead to adverse health effects, including inflammation and neurotoxicity, highlighting the need for optimal levels.

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New gene editing tool shows promise for treating diseases with multiple mutations

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Investigators have developed STITCHR, a new gene editing tool that can insert therapeutic genes into specific locations without causing unwanted mutations. The system can be formulated completely as RNA, dramatically simplifying delivery logistics compared to traditional systems that use both RNA and DNA. By inserting an entire gene, the tool offers a one-and-done approach that overcomes hurdles from CRISPR gene editing technology -- which is programmed to correct individual mutations -- offerin

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Why AI in healthcare needs stringent safety protocols

The Hindu

AI safety cannot be treated as an afterthoughtit must be foundational; AI tools can aid in healthcare only if built on trusted foundations, with constant vigilance, and robust ethical guardrails

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Novel drug delivery platform paves way to potential new treatments for Alzheimer's, other brain-related disorders

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and cancer cachexia.

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Coming Soon – A New ProMED User Experience

ProMED

We are pleased to announce that on April 16th, ProMED will be launching an updated user experience. As part of this transition, you will see convenient features and functionality, with access to ProMEDs historical data archive. To facilitate the use of a login portal, all ProMED users will need to subscribe via the updated website and choose a subscription tier.

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Treatment for mitochondrial diseases within reach

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production. Researchers have identified a molecule that helps more mitochondria function properly.

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Oral health emerges as key factor in women's pain disorders

News Medical Health Sciences

New research from the University of Sydney has revealed poor oral health is significantly associated with higher instances of migraines, abdominal and body pain in women.

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Your skin is breathing: New wearable device can measure it

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Rsearchers have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device offers an entirely new way to assess skin health, including monitoring wounds, detecting skin infections, tracking hydration levels, quantifying exposure to harmful environmental chemicals and more.

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Celebrate Earth Month all of April; HR Faculty/Staff News; April 9, 2025

Kent State University Epidemiology Blog

Celebrate Earth Month all of April; HR Faculty/Staff News; April 9, 2025 | Sustainability | April 22, 2025, marks the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day. The Kent State University Earth Month Planning Committee has organized events throughout the month of April. Check out over 40 events hosted by various departments and organizations, and campuses. And don't forget to join the celebration at Earth Fest on April 23!

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Potable water happy byproduct of low-cost green hydrogen technology

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Engineers have hit the trifecta of sustainability technology: A group has developed a low-cost method to produce carbon-free 'green' hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater. A happy byproduct of the process? Potable water.

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National Public Health Week: Assistant Professor Sean Darling-Hammond

Berkeley Public Health

Sean Darling-Hammond is an assistant professor of Health and Social Behavior and Community Health Sciences at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.

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Further translation of the language of the genome

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Research into transcription factors deepen understanding of the 'language' of the genome, offering insights into human development.

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Breakthrough molecule offers hope for treating rare mitochondrial diseases

News Medical Health Sciences

A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production.

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Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A hopping, insect-sized robot can jump over gaps or obstacles, traverse rough, slippery, or slanted surfaces, and perform aerial acrobatic maneuvers, while using a fraction of the energy required for flying microbots.

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Slashed federal funding cancels vaccine clinics amid measles surge

News Medical Health Sciences

More than a dozen vaccination clinics were canceled in Pima County, Arizona.

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Biocon Biologics receives U.S. FDA approval for Jobevne

The Hindu

JOBEVNE, a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat several different types of cancer, is a biosimilar to the reference product Avastin (bevacizumab).

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