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September 29, 2026 Edition
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Antiviral drug did not improve Long COVID symptoms
A clinical trial for Long COVID found that treating patients with a common antiviral drug for up to 25 days did not improve symptoms.
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tRNA treatment may help restore cystic fibrosis proteins
Lipid nanoparticles delivering engineered transfer RNA restored functional proteins in cell and animal models of cystic fibrosis.
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Bacterial infection may alter developing gut
C. difficile bacteria caused lasting changes to cells in the intestines of newborn mice.
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Deaths associated with pollution from coal power plants
Air pollution from coal power plants was associated with greater mortality than previously thought, but such deaths have decreased due to air pollution regulations and coal power plant retirements.
Impact of COVID-19 infections and vaccines on preterm birth
While contracting COVID-19 increased the risk of preterm birth between 2020 and 2022, the risk then faded, due in large part to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
Designing a safer antifungal drug
Researchers altered a toxic anti-fungal drug to make it safer and more effective, although it still needs to be tested in people.
Lower sodium could reduce blood pressure in most people
Lowering sodium intake significantly reduced blood pressure in most people, even those who were already taking blood pressure medications.
Mindfulness training can boost heart-healthy eating
A program designed to enhance mindfulness and promote healthy behaviors led to improved self-awareness and better adherence to a heart-protecting diet.
Hot yoga may help relieve depression symptoms
A small pilot study found that hot yoga sessions reduced symptoms of depression in about half of participants who had moderate to severe depression.
Synthetic melanin nanoparticles for wound healing
Synthetic nanoparticles made of the skin pigment melanin sped up healing of skin injuries and may one day serve as a topical therapy for wound healing.