$3 million prize goes to duo whose research led to first sickle cell CRISPR therapy

Dr. Swee Lay Thein and Dr. Stuart Orkin won the $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their work toward a ...

Protective 'switch' in most common blood cancer opens new doors for diagnosis and treatment

A new study published in The Journal of Immunology by researchers at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) ...

BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy may be effective against high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma

A single infusion of ciltacabtagene autoleucel (Carvykti) led to a 100% minimal residual disease (MRD)-negativity rate in ...

FDA opens door to wider use of testosterone therapy for low libido

The FDA may allow broader access to testosterone therapy for men with low libido without known medical cause. Manufacturers ...

Novo’s once-daily sickle cell pill hits milestone. A smaller rival is sinking 24%.

Novo Nordisk says it plans to apply for regulatory approval of its sickle cell disease, etavopivat, in the second half of ...
The Manila Times

Novo Nordisk: Etavopivat is the first in a new class of drugs to meet both co-primary endpoints in the phase 3 HIBISCUS trial, substantially reducing vaso-occlusive crisis ...

Etavopivat showed a 27% reduction in vaso-occlusive crisis events and ~4-month delay to first vaso-occlusive crisis event on ...

You can order your own blood work now. Interpreting the results is another story

Firms like Function Health and Oura market regular blood tests to people wanting to take their health into their own hands.
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The Truth About Red Light Therapy Masks, According to a Dermatologist

Are these skin care devices all hype, or are there science-backed benefits?
Verywell Health

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Celery Regularly

Celery contains nutrients and plant compounds that naturally lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and serving as a ...
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Iron therapy explained: Who needs it and how it works

Iron therapy is a medical treatment used to correct severe iron deficiency when it cannot be managed through diet or regular ...
Knowridge Science Report

Study finds the key to lower blood sugar

Scientists have long observed that people living in high mountain regions often have better blood sugar control than those ...