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Scientists discovered an appetite-suppressing molecule in python blood that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight without the stomach problems that plague current weight-loss drugs. This breakthrough could lead to a new generation of treatments inspired by nature's most extreme fasters.
Scientists discovered how a naturally occurring hormone called FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by speeding up metabolism instead of suppressing hunger. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for weight loss and liver disease with fewer side effects.
Three people have successfully suppressed HIV for months without their regular medication, bringing researchers closer to what they're calling a "functional cure" for the virus. This breakthrough represents a major step forward in decades of HIV research.
Scientists have developed a diabetes pill that increases fat burning through muscle metabolism rather than suppressing appetite, avoiding common side effects like muscle loss. The tablet-based treatment showed promising results in early trials with 73 participants.
Researchers discovered how a natural hormone melts away obesity in mice by turbocharging metabolism, not reducing hunger. This breakthrough could lead to weight loss treatments without the downsides of current drugs.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
Scientists discovered a molecule from python blood that helps obese mice lose 9% of their weight in 28 days, without the stomach problems linked to current obesity drugs. The breakthrough could lead to a new generation of weight-loss treatments inspired by how pythons digest massive meals.
After decades of managing HIV with complex multi-pill regimens, older patients may soon have access to a single daily pill that works just as well. A groundbreaking clinical trial shows the new treatment suppressed the virus in 96% of participants while also improving cholesterol levels.
Scientists discovered a naturally occurring hormone that triggers weight loss by speeding up metabolism instead of reducing appetite. Early studies show the hormone FGF21 works differently than popular GLP-1 drugs, offering new hope for obesity treatment.
Your brain's fullness signal doesn't come from neurons alone. Researchers discovered that support cells called astrocytes play a starring role in telling you when to stop eating.
Scientists found that support cells called astrocytes actually control when you feel full after eating. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for obesity and eating disorders.
Researchers discovered how a protein called SLIT3 helps brown fat build the blood vessels and nerves it needs to burn calories effectively. This breakthrough could lead to obesity treatments that increase energy burning instead of just reducing appetite.
Three people have kept HIV suppressed for up to 7.5 years without daily medication, and scientists finally know why. Their immune systems learned to attack the virus from two directions at once.
Researchers have cured type 1 diabetes in mice using a breakthrough method that doesn't require lifelong immune-suppressing medications. The innovative technique creates a blended immune system that accepts transplanted insulin-producing cells naturally.
A rare group of people can naturally suppress HIV without medication, and their immune systems may hold the key to curing 40 million people worldwide. Researchers studying these "elite controllers" believe they're closer than ever to understanding how the human body can beat HIV on its own.
Scientists created an implant that could free diabetes patients from daily insulin injections. The device keeps insulin-producing cells alive inside the body without needing immune-suppressing drugs.
A tiny molecule discovered using AI mimics Ozempic's weight loss effects without the nausea, constipation, or muscle loss. Animal studies show the peptide targets only the brain's appetite center, not the entire digestive system.
Scientists discovered why some bladder cancer patients don't respond to immunotherapy by linking common blood markers to immune suppression inside tumors. The breakthrough could help doctors identify resistant cases earlier and develop better combination treatments.
A rare group of people can suppress HIV without medication, and researchers studying them just discovered something remarkable: some may be completely cured. These "elite controllers" could hold the key to helping 40 million people worldwide beat the virus.
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