Summary: StemCyte announced phase IIa clinical trial results for RegeneCyte (HPC, cord blood) in treating post-COVID syndrome, with 85% of patients experiencing complete relief from fatigue symptoms compared to 20% in the placebo group. The trial, involving 30 participants, met its primary and secondary endpoints, demonstrating both safety and efficacy. The treatment significantly reduced fatigue…
“I will cool you insensibly, by degrees, by little and little.” At the end of one year, on the cusp of another, I remember the words that once haunted the soul of seventeenth-century pastor John Bunyan (1628–1688). He imagined the devil skulking nearby, not as a raging dragon but as a patient and calculating snake,…
NIMH-funded study used universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to reduce suicide attempts among adult primary care patients December 30, 2024 • Research Highlight Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. Previous research has shown that identifying and helping people at risk for suicide…
Summary: India’s smartwatch brand Noise will showcase its flagship lineup, including the AI-powered Luna Ring and the ColorFit Pro smartwatch series, at CES 2025. The Luna Ring, a Red Dot award-winning smart ring, tracks over 70 body metrics and offers features like sleep monitoring and stress tracking. Noise aims to expand its global presence and…
Audio Transcript Every week, our inbox gets some very interesting scenarios we need to work out together, like this one today from an anonymous young woman. “Hello, Pastor John, and thank you for your ministry and for this podcast. My question for you is about how I can respond in faith when someone insists that…
Statistics of servants of God who do not end well can be very discouraging. Dr. J. Robert Clinton conducted a now-famous study of how leaders in Scripture finished their tenures. Of those about whom he was able to get sufficient data, Clinton determined that about one in three finished well. Commenting on the contemporary scene,…
Summary: ŌURA, the company behind the Oura Ring, completed a $200 million Series D funding round, raising its valuation to $5.2 billion. The funding will support product expansion, healthcare innovation—including artificial intelligence—global growth, and potential acquisitions. The funding comes after a year in which ŌURA reported higher sales, expanded its retail and commercial partnerships, and…
Recently, I enjoyed reconnecting with a friend from college who is now sixty-something years old (like me) and who cares for her elderly mom (like me). There are a lot of us! This friend described how she and her husband took her mother, a widow in declining health, into their home; they had thought the…
Summary: Nutraland USA’s Somato, a tomato-derived, plant-based sleep ingredient, has received the Alkemist Assured certification through Alkemist Labs’ quality transparency program. The certification verifies the ingredient’s authenticity, purity, and adherence to quality standards. Somato is designed to provide a natural alternative to synthetic melatonin, containing compounds like Lycopene and GABA. Key Takeaways: Certification Achievement: Nutraland…
Summary: E Dental, based in Seminole, Florida, has introduced Solea Sleep, a non-invasive laser therapy targeting the soft palate to reduce snoring. The treatment uses a specific wavelength to tighten collagen fibers, reducing vibrations responsible for snoring. While it does not treat obstructive sleep apnea, Solea Sleep is designed to benefit those with mild to…