Eliza Strickland

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Is It Ethical to Pay Women to Donate Eggs for Medical Research? 

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medieval writing

Looking for alternative wellness hacks? Current social media trends strangely resemble medieval cures.

People in the Middle Ages Spread Wellness Trends Like We Do Today on TikTok

Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires after receiving treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (School of Veterinary Medicine) (Image Credit:  UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine) 

Cat Helps with COVID

Learn about the disease in cats that shows striking similarities to long COVID and the treatment that can restore feline immune dysfunction.

Treating a Viral Infection in Cats May Solve the Mystery of Long COVID

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Person with chronic pain

A commonly prescribed drug easing nerve pain is now associated with dementia and cognitive impairment.

This Chronic Pain Drug, Gabapentin, Could Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline

Glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP1)

Learn how the benefits of GLP-1s may be outweighed by the risks. 

Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Side Effects May Outweigh the Benefits

Brain scan

Discover how the brain "eats" itself during a marathon, and how the recovery process opens doors to possible MS treatments. 

How the Brain Recovers from Running a Marathon Could Lead to Better MS Treatment 

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