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Project PROTECTS launches to track acute respiratory infections across the United States

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 21:05
The City University of New York (CUNY) Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), in collaboration with Pfizer, are initiating a critical two-year prospective epidemiologic study in the spring of 2024 to track acute respiratory infections across the United States.

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 15:59
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low/no energy sweetened products can help weight control for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

New "fusion sites" enable faster and more targeted drug development

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 15:54
Many important medicines, such as antibiotics and anticancer drugs, are derived from natural products from Bacteria.

Rising survival rates for AML patients over 65 after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 14:02
Among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HCT) for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) between 2000 and 2021, leukemia-free and overall survival improved significantly over time.

Exercise beneficial and safe for older people with multiple chronic conditions or risks

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 13:29
A recent study shows exercise is also beneficial and safe for older people with multiple chronic conditions or risk factors. Exercise can improve physical fitness despite chronic diseases.

Maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy can mitigate cardiovascular disease risk

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 13:23
Women with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce their risk by maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

Natural molecule trigonelline can help to improve muscle health and function

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 13:17
A research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) made a recent discovery that the natural molecule trigonelline present in coffee, fenugreek, and also in the human body, can help to improve muscle health and function.

Scientists uncover four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 12:43
A collaboration between scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute uncovered four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an aggressive form of cancer.

Study demonstrates safe reduction of lymph node removal in breast cancer patients

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 12:12
Patients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid extensive removal of the lymph nodes if their treatment is tailored to their response to cancer-killing therapies such as chemotherapy before surgery.

Study suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 11:12
A new study looks at this area in order to provide evidence for key recommendations in the treatment of such patients.

AI-based conversational agents show promise in young people's mental health interventions

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 10:51
Fully automated conversational agents (CAs)-mediated interventions for the emotional component of mental health among young individuals.

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 10:17
A blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to define inter-individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints.

Edible flowers bloom with health benefits

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 00:25
Study analyzes the bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, and aroma profiles of four edible flowers, contributing to their nutritional and health value understanding.

Research explores the health benefits of resistant starch in plant-based diets

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 00:02
Review evaluates the role of resistant starch in promoting health and its retention through food processing methods, highlighting the gap in current dietary intake and the potential for improving global health through enhanced resistant starch consumption in plant-based foods.

Rising antimicrobial resistance in STIs: A call for global action

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:47
Review delves into the rising challenge of antimicrobial resistance in sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for innovative treatments and the critical role of global surveillance in managing diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis.

Long genes linked to faster biological aging

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:17
What causes our body to age? Four complementary studies, including one from Northwestern Medicine, have come to the same conclusion: long genes.

Can you spot the difference? Study explores the appeal of AI-generated vs. real food images

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:14
Study in Food Quality and Preference explores the distinguishability and appeal of AI-generated versus real food images, revealing insights into consumer perceptions and the influence of image disclosure on appeal.

Study sheds new light on the link between women's menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep patterns

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:06
Women experience disruptions in their sleep patterns and report heightened feelings of anger in the days leading up to their period, according to new research.

Chicago's children face widespread lead exposure in drinking water

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 22:52
Study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals widespread lead exposure through drinking water among Chicago's children under six, with disparities in exposure and testing rates highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.

Study explores how the brain creates a cohesive sense of body position and movement

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 19:06
How does your brain know the position and movement of your different body parts? The sense is known as proprioception, and it is something like a "sixth sense", allowing us to move freely without constantly watching our limbs.

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