Medical News Bulletin

02/21/2025

Psst! Heard about TVNS via a clip on ear gadget? Turns out it might be good for more than just POTS!

A little buzz on the ear should wake you up, but what if it could make you fall asleep? Chinese researchers suggest TVNS to treat insomnia.

02/21/2025

Why would anybody want a chip implanted into their brain? For people with certain neurological conditions, it's not as crazy as it sounds. Brush up on your knowledge of DBS with MNB https://medicalnewsbulletin.com/how-does-deep-brain-stimulation-work/

Sci-fi sounding brain implants like Elon's much touted Neuralink are often in the news, but did you know brain implants are already here and helping people to control neurological symptoms? Read on to find out how.

02/19/2025

H5N1 cases are on the rise, it’s time to start preparing for more cases turning up in the ER. How do we protect our frontline health workers? The NIH is on the case! 🧪 🩺 🦠 🐓 ,

Immunology researchers find H5N1 ab treatment effective in monkeys.

02/19/2025

RFK jr wants you to think vaccines are dangerous. It's not clear why. But what is clear is that Vaccines save lives. Some vaccines do more than just stave off infections, this one moonlights as a cancer treatment- 🤯 https://buff.ly/4dEdvz1

The BCG vaccine, used to treat tuberculosis, has been repurposed for cancer, and we're here to explain how.

02/18/2025

With the Americans looking at banning medicines that treat op**te addictions, it's time for a refresher. Which gets better long term results? Lofexidine or buprenorphine? Come over to MNB to stay on top of essential information https://buff.ly/4k2MR6q

02/13/2025

People seem very worried about bone mass accumulation for transgender teens using puberty blockers, but what does the evidence say? Get your facts straight with MNB before you post! https://buff.ly/4gIhvPR...

What are the bone health consequences for transgender people using puberty blockers? Dutch researchers take the long view to get an answer.

02/10/2025

If you listen to podcasts you’ve heard about adaptogens by now, but what are they a do they really fix your stress? Our wellness correspondent Mohammed Ali Malik is on the case. https://buff.ly/419Coio... 🧪 🍎📃 🥪📃

MNB's wellness correspondent digs into the evidence for adaptogens. Do they live up to the hype or is it wishful thinking?

02/04/2025

Concerned about kids getting gender affirming surgery? Before you s***t, find out what gender affirming surgeries are and how many kids have had them. Get your facts straight! medicalnewsbulletin.com/are-transgen...

01/31/2025

Curious about what’s going on with H5N1 and vaccines? Find out with MNB medicalnewsbulletin.com/h5n1-vaccine...

01/27/2025

Last week, Monash researchers reported encouraging Phase II RCT results for Muvalaplin. Could we finally be approaching an effective way to deal with High Lp(a) cholesterol? Check it out here

Aussie anti-cholesterol researchers publish update on the progress of lipoprotein (a) drug, Muvalaplin clinical trials.

01/13/2025

a fifth of new moms say they regularly put their baby face down or on their side to sleep. Stats show these are high risk for SIDS. What’s going on with that? medicalnewsbulletin.com/sids-safe-sl... 🩺💸 📊🩺 , 🩺, , , ⚕️, 🧪,

01/07/2025

If you are interested in the quest to get psychedelics into mainstream psychiatry this might be a story for you… https://medicalnewsbulletin.com/does-psilocybin-help-depression-ptsd-and-burnout/

01/02/2025

Looks like the CDC learned from their mistakes in 2019. With H5N1 cases cropping up more frequently, the US is being proactive about surveillance. medicalnewsbulletin.com/bulletin-h5n...

01/01/2025

Ever wonder why you feel so damn down before that time of the month? USC scientists might have some answers for you.

Scientists uncover the secrets of hormone-sensitive mood disorders within the brain.

01/01/2025

At MNB we LOVE brain science, but sometimes we discover studies that make us a little worried for the future of humanity....

Is your cat an adorable idiot? Watch out, your cat might be a lot smarter than you think. Find out more about cat intelligence with MNB.

12/18/2024

More good news for HIV+ people with access to care. The AAP has announced they are adjusting their guidelines for new moms with an undetectable viral load: medicalnewsbulletin.com/bulletin-aap...

12/12/2024

Well, it was a good run, but it turns out that the benefits of red wine lie more in their role as a social lubricant than their resveratrol stocks.

Are we telling some sweet little lies about red wine? We dig into the evidence on how much red wine you should drink for your health.

11/28/2024

Put down the raw milk, American Dairy herds are carrying H5N1. MNB explains what’s going on with bovine bird flu. Extremely concerning. https://buff.ly/3Ve5dXw...

Airborne H5N1 bird flu strain raises concerns after infecting farm workers.