A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. As the disease progresses, many patients eventually need dialysis to survive. While current treatments can help slow damage, there are still no approved medications that directly restore kidney function.…

Segnalato nuovo caso sospetto di hantavirus, non era sulla nave – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’Agenzia britannica per la sicurezza sanitaria segnala un nuovo caso sospetto di hantavirus in un cittadino britannico, segnalato sull’isola di Tristan da Cunha, nell’Atlantico meridionale, dove i passeggeri della nave da crociera erano sbarcati il mese scorso. Lo riporta Sky News Uk. “Nessuno dei cittadini britannici a bordo al momento…

Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria

Bacteria are constantly evolving to survive. One major consequence is that many harmful microbes are becoming resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants, creating serious challenges for medicine and public health. But not all bacteria are dangerous. In fact, many are essential to keeping the human body healthy. Now, scientists are exploring…

The Universe’s biggest black holes may be forged in violent mergers

Scientists studying gravitational waves believe they may have uncovered how the Universe creates its biggest black holes. Instead of forming directly from collapsing stars, these enormous objects appear to grow through repeated black hole collisions inside extremely crowded star clusters. The new research, led by Cardiff University, examined version 4.0…