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One of the molecules responsible for triggering the inflammation that causes allergic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, has just been discovered by scientists from the CNRS, Inserm and the Université Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier.

No one associated with nursing homes – as residents or their families, friends, staff or administrators – is unaware of the massive impact of the pandemic on these facilities which provide essential services to a growing number of older adults, many living with cognitive impairment.

Study evaluates whether treating periodontitis during the blanking period after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation reduces AF recurrence, revealing that comprehensive periodontal care may significantly diminish recurrence rates by addressing inflammation linked to periodontitis.

A team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has discovered that aldehydes are metabolic byproducts associated with premature aging.

A study in JAMA Network Open examined the acute adverse effects of therapeutic doses of psilocybin for treating depression and anxiety, focusing on its safety profile by assessing the occurrence of immediate side effects like headache, nausea, and elevated blood pressure among others.

Study reveals that increased residential green space is associated with reduced internalizing symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in children aged 2-5, highlighting the potential mental health benefits of accessible natural environments in early childhood development.

A recent study in Nature Medicine demonstrates how diffusion models can enhance the robustness and fairness of medical machine learning models in interpreting medical images like histopathology, chest X-rays, and dermatological images by augmenting training datasets with synthetic data, improving accuracy and fairness across diverse patient groups.

Review explores the impact of macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats on health, emphasizing the need for precision in dietary guidance to manage and prevent chronic diseases effectively.

Study reviews epidemiological evidence linking modifiable risk factors like diet and hypertension to both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential strategies for simultaneous prevention and management.

Study explores the differences in gut microbiome composition between prediabetic patients and healthy individuals, revealing significant variations that correlate with altered metabolic functions and potential diabetes progression.

Systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the impact of the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy on perinatal health, showing significant benefits in reducing gestational diabetes and improving birth outcomes.

Review investigates the health impacts of Cucumis and Momordica plants, emphasizing their potential in managing diabetes, inflammation, and cancer due to their rich bioactive compounds.

Study finds that receiving an annual COVID-19 vaccine is clinically and economically beneficial for individuals, regardless of insurance status, offering savings by reducing the likelihood of infection and its associated costs.

Study critiques the World Health Organization's fungal priority pathogens list for not fully reflecting the global burden of fungal diseases, advocating for a revised list that considers regional disparities and elevates the priority of pathogens like Mucorales and Histoplasma spp. to better align with their impact on public health.

Review explores the complex interplay between gut microbiota dysregulation in obesity and its impacts on white and brown adipose tissue metabolism, focusing on direct and indirect effects on mitochondria, highlighting potential avenues for obesity treatment through microbiota-focused strategies.

Study reveals significant fasting glucose variability in nondiabetic adults using continuous glucose monitoring, challenging current diabetes diagnosis criteria and emphasizing the need for multiple measurements to reduce misclassification.

Extensive study explores acetaminophen use during pregnancy, analyzing its potential association with intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism in children, and ultimately finding no link when considering sibling analyses to control for unmeasured confounding factors.

Comprehensive review reveals the significant impact of tumor-resident bacteria on metastatic cancer, showing how microbiome genomes influence tumor biology, immune system response, and treatment effectiveness. It lays the groundwork for utilizing bacteria-focused therapies to complement traditional cancer treatments.

Years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, more than half of older adults still spend more time at home and less time socializing in public spaces than they did pre-pandemic, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.