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Study shows ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir remains effective against new omicron variants in the U.S

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 04:05
The effectiveness of ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (NMV-r) against Omicron variants.

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 23:31
Review in Heliyon highlights the nutritional superiority, cultivation methods, and health benefits of microgreens, emphasizing their potential as a sustainable functional food amidst global health and environmental challenges.

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 23:05
Review highlights the potential of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) in disease control and prevention, focusing on its rich polyphenol content and the diverse mechanisms through which it exerts anti-disease properties on the human body.

Exploring UK teenagers' concerns about future parenthood and their reproductive health education

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 22:41
Nearly half of teenagers are worried about having children and many lack knowledge about their reproductive health, find two new studies by UCL researchers.

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 22:34
Study explores the link between symptomatic dizziness and increased all-cause mortality, particularly highlighting the association with diabetes and cardiovascular disease mortality, underscoring the need for effective management and further research.

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 22:25
Study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the link between smoking, drinking, and dietary habits and the risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC), highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.

Digital remote monitoring technology in care homes reduces hospital admissions

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 22:00
The use of a digital remote monitoring technology in care homes has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11% and emergency admissions by 25% in a new study from the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Better Care programme, published today in Age and Ageing - the official journal of the British Geriatrics Society.

COVID-19's lasting impact on smell and brain health unveiled

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 21:52
Study reviews the impact of COVID-19 on olfactory dysfunction and its link to neurocognitive disorders, highlighting MRI findings and potential treatments for smell loss.

Study: 1 in 10 pregnant COVID survivors face long-term symptoms

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 21:45
While there is a growing body of research about the long-term effects of COVID in the general adult population, little research has been done on the long-term impacts on those who get COVID while pregnant.

Gardening and foraging associated with improved food security during the pandemic in rural states

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 21:41
New research on rural New Englanders shows that gardening, hunting, fishing and other HWFP activities are important tools for maintaining food security through extreme events, such as pandemics or climate change events.

Oral azithromycin reduces maternal sepsis and healthcare costs in low-resource settings

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 20:51
Sepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of maternal deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Cytokine interferon-gamma can be a disease-modifying therapeutic target in multiple system atrophy

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 20:46
Multiple system atrophy is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease, where insoluble inclusions of the protein alpha-synuclein appear in oligodendrocyte cells of the brain.

Mad2 expression levels with chromosomal abnormalities can be a biomarker for esophageal cancer

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 20:36
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on February 5, 2024, entitled, "Differential expression of Mad2 gene is consequential to the patterns of histone H3 post-translational modifications in its promoter region in human esophageal cancer samples."

Pregnancy complications may also result in worse cardiovascular health for the child, study suggests

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 20:29
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are two of the most common pregnancy complications and put pregnant people at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism of noise-induced hearing loss

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 20:26
Anyone who has ever been to a loud concert knows the feeling of ringing ears. Some people experience temporary or even permanent hearing loss or drastic changes in their perception of sound after the loud noises stop.

Daily aspirin linked to higher mortality in older adults, study finds

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 19:18
A study from the ASPREE clinical trial found that daily aspirin intake in adults over 70 did not increase disability-free survival and was associated with higher all-cause mortality, primarily due to cancer-related deaths.

Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 19:02
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that chronic blueberry intake does not significantly improve cognitive function, alertness, or mood in adults with metabolic syndrome, despite a slight improvement in picture recognition accuracy and self-rated calmness after a high-fat, high-sugar meal.

Olive oil's secret weapon against Alzheimer's: phenolic compounds

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 18:28
A comprehensive review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights the potential of extra-virgin olive oil and its phenolic compounds in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease through various mechanisms, including reducing amyloid-beta accumulation and neuroinflammation.

Study uncovers missing piece in the complex nerve-network needed for left-right turns

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 14:33
Have you ever wondered what happens in the brain when we move to the right or left? Most people don't; they just do it without thinking about it. But this simple movement is actually controlled by a complex process.

Study reveals a crucial survival tactic employed by cancer cells

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 14:18
A study led by the group of Didier Trono at EPFL has revealed a crucial survival tactic employed by cancer cells.

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