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Harvard Breakthrough: Lithium Naturally in Brain Prevents Alzheimer's
Research shows lithium occurs naturally in the brain, maintaining neuron function and potentially preventing or reversing Alzheimer's pathology. A novel compound, lithium orotate, reversed memory loss in mouse models. Clinical trials are set to begin this spring.
Mount Sinai: Plasma Cells Boost Cancer Immunotherapy Success
Antibody-producing plasma cells, especially IgG1 types, enhance PD-1 therapy outcomes by coordinating tumor-specific immune responses with T cells. Expanded B cell clones pre-treatment predict better results. This could serve as a biomarker for patient selection.
Study Warns Lassa Fever Poses Major Global Pandemic Threat
Lassa fever, an Ebola-like illness, causes thousands of deaths yearly and is WHO-listed as a top pandemic risk with underrecognized global implications. Urgent preparedness is needed.
Yemen: Children Dying from Hunger, Illness Amid Crisis
Renewed instability and war-linked economic woes worsen hunger, illness, and displacement in Yemen, complicating aid efforts. UN warns situation will deteriorate further.
Gaza: UNICEF Expands Nutrition, Water, Education Aid
UNICEF delivered thermal blankets, opened 70+ nutrition centers, and restored water plants in Gaza amid winter hardships. Education initiatives emphasize 'learning is lifesaving'.
WHO Event: Frontiers in Medical Countermeasures R&D
Consultation explores AI, genomics, and manufacturing advances for faster, equitable vaccines and therapeutics against epidemics. Focuses on closing gaps in innovation translation.
Pandemic Agreement Stalled Over Pathogen Sharing
WHO negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing hit deadline pressure with only 12 days left until May 2026. Bridging divides remains critical.
Genetic Blueprint of Mania in Bipolar Disorder Identified
King's College London researchers uncover first genetic markers for mania in bipolar disorder, under embargo until Jan 28. This could transform diagnosis and treatment.
Trump Expands Mexico City Policy on Abortion Aid
New policy broadens restrictions on U.S. foreign aid to organizations involved in abortion services, impacting global health programs. KFF event discusses implications today.
Plastics Lifecycle Emissions to Double Health Harms by 2040
Global plastics system could cause 4.5 million DALYs annually by 2040 from warming, pollution, and toxins, up from 2.1 million in 2016. Urgent policy changes needed.
New 3D Skin Model Advances Herpes Treatment Research
NCATS develops 3D bioprinted skin tissue to test HSV treatments, improving drug screening accuracy.
Scientists Crack Cancer Evolution Rules via Chromosomes
New method reveals non-chaotic patterns in cancer cells gaining/losing chromosomes, aiding tumor growth understanding and therapies.