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Credit: koto_feja/Getty Images Results from a Phase I clinical trial show early evidence of an intranasal vaccine providing broad immunity against multiple strains of the avian influenza virus, demonstrating promise as a preventive strategy for pandemic preparedness. The study, published today in Nature Communications, also proposes novel biomarkers of successful immunization with intranasal vaccines, whose absence has long hindered the development of this type of vaccine. “The spread of H5N1 influenza in animals with spillover into human populations globally highlights the critical need for effective countermeasures to protect our communities from this and other pathogens with pandemic potential,” said senior…
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🩺 TL;DR: The Doctor’s Quick Summary Yes—coconut water can be healthy for most people. It’s naturally rich in electrolytes like potassium, contains low to moderate natural sugars, and supports hydration. However, certain people—including individuals with kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, or those on potassium-sparing medications—should be cautious and monitor portions. What Is Coconut Water? Before we dive into the health claims, let’s clarify what we’re talking about. When you see a “healthy” label on coconut water, it refers to the clear liquid found inside young, green coconuts. It’s crucial to distinguish this from its higher-fat relatives: Coconut Milk: This is a…
Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s vitamin and supplement brand Lemme has unveiled its latest innovations in gut health and beauty, formulated with “advanced colostrum”: Lemme Colostrum Gummies and Lemme Colostrum Liposomal Liquid.Bovine colostrum, which the brand refers to as “nature’s first superfood,” is the nutrient-dense fluid produced by cows immediately after giving birth. It is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds that help strengthen the gut barrier, support immune health, and promote overall vitality.The two-part assortment claims to boost gut health, beauty, and full-body wellness “from the inside out,” touting the enhanced absorption of its featured liposomal liquid.“Lemme is integrating Maolac’s colostrum,…
Joanna Gaines shared her thoughts on Thanksgiving, plus some of her family’s favorite recipes.Recipes include an herb-roasted turkey with rich gravy, accompanied by flavorful side dishes.For dessert, Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and spiced brown sugar whipped cream. From her holiday collection at Target to her dinner menus for special occasions, we’re big fans of Joanna Gaines at EatingWell. Here, we share her thoughts about Thanksgiving, along with some of her family’s favorite recipes, which first appeared in her Magnolia Journal. “While I’m not typically the type to want to reinvent a menu I know my family already loves (after…
As mRNA-based therapeutics move beyond early vaccine successes to encompass diverse modalities, the expectations for manufacturers to deliver products with consistent purity and quality are rising. To that end, traditional purification and quantitation processes will need to evolve to address current and new manufacturing challenges. Specifically, immunogenic double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) byproducts are a major impurity complicating the purification of RNA-based vaccines and therapeutics consisting of mRNA, circRNA, or saRNA. In addition, current UV methods of nucleic acid quantitation require extra sample handling in the form of dilutions, which can lead to inaccuracies in measuring mRNA concentration.In this GEN webinar, Rice…
Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Yogurt, blueberries & walnuts/ Egg & bell peppers Green salad & apple/ Edamame Salmon & couscous Spinach egg scramble/ Almonds Chicken orzo soup/ Kefir & orange Beef & broccoli Toast & nut butter/ Edamame Chicken orzo soup/ Yogurt & plum Lentils & rice Yogurt, blueberries & walnuts/ Egg & raspberries Chicken orzo soup/ Almonds & blackberries Chicken Caesar pasta salad Toast & nut butter/ Yogurt & raspberries Chicken orzo soup/ Egg Pasta & Greek salad Yogurt, blueberries & walnuts/ Edamame Chickpea tuna salad/ Pear Shrimp risotto & green…
This article by Sara Raza and colleagues (BMJ 2025;391:e086300; doi:10.1136/bmj-2025-086300, 10 October 2025) mentioned unintended pregnancies associated with use of the Natural Cycles app. It has been amended to clarify that the failure rate of the app was within the expected range.
Credit: FatCamera/Getty Images Five key genes have been linked with aggressive or metastatic prostate cancer in men of African descent, according to the largest study to date in this population. Men carrying disease-causing variants in these predisposition genes were up to six times more likely to develop prostate cancer than others, with risk varying widely among the thousands of individuals studied. However, it could be more precisely gauged using information on germline pathogenic variants from predisposing genes, family history and a polygenic risk score. The research, in European Urology, suggests that stratified cancer screening programs could therefore help to identify…
The Connection Between Masturbation and UTIsThere are many known benefits of masturbating, like better sleep and lower stress, and doing it doesn’t increase your risk of getting a UTI on its own. But many of the actions that are part of sex and masturbation could contribute to UTIs by introducing bacteria that doesn’t belong into the urethra.“While masturbation itself does not increase the risk of UTIs, certain types of products associated with it, such as lubrication or toys, can,” says Dr. Grover.For example, she says that lubes can mess with the pH of the urogenital flora, the naturally occurring bacteria…