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How foodborne illness outbreaks can cripple restaurant stocks
As demand for food from restaurants soars in the U.S., so does the importance in understanding the impacts of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Study reveals extent of mental health challenges for transgender and non-binary patients in England
Researchers assessed gender-related disparities in self-documented mental health disorders and support in England.
New approach to treating neuropathic pain offers the possibility of non-opioid pain relief for millions
Researchers investigated the selective activity of sigmoid 2 receptor (σ2R) or transmembrane protein 97 (TMEM97) ligands on murine neuropathic pain models, their effects on nociceptive neurons and the mechanism of action after 24 hours.
Study links specific inflammatory markers to increased cancer risk
The causal relevance of circulating inflammatory markers in cancer risk.
Telehealth availability for mental health care varies significantly based on geography
Telehealth availability for mental health care varies significantly across states -- from less than half of treatment facilities contacted in states like Mississippi and South Carolina to every facility contacted in states like Maine and Oregon, according to a new RAND study.
Study reveals "dormancy" of natural killer cells in tumors
Some immune cells in our bodies see their 'killer instinct' restricted after entering solid tumours, according to new research.
Clinical trials becoming more inclusive across race and ethnicity, new data shows
Clinical trials and medical research have been historically lacking in diversity among all groups.
"Cleaning cell" dysfunction explains unequal diabetes risk in obesity
Disrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while others do not.
Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases
In a research, led by the University of Granada, in which researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), such as Mario Cordero and Maurizio Battino, it has been studied how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence certain aspects of periodontal diseases.
Black garlic may have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties
The anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of black garlic (BG).
What does the future hold for obesity medication development?
The safety, clinical implications, and challenges of obesity pharmacotherapies based on entero-pancreatic hormone- treatments.
New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections
The effectiveness of Cefoxitin in the treatment of Endometritis and Intraamniotic Infections (IAI).
Doctors fear workload, lawsuits with online medical records access: UK study
Most family doctors surveyed fear that giving patients online access to their medical records will increase their workload and the risks of litigation, suggest the results of the largest study of its kind, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases
Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.
Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk
Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.
COVID-19 recovery disparities uncovered among racial and ethnic groups
Study reveals ethnic and racial disparities in health outcomes post-COVID-19 infection, with Hispanic and racial minority groups reporting poorer health status and increased work absence compared to their non-Hispanic and White counterparts.
Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows
Study finds moderate kimchi consumption linked to lower obesity rates in South Korean adults, with specific types of kimchi associated with reduced abdominal obesity.
XBB.1.5 updated COVID vaccine booster offers 54% increased protection against symptomatic infection
Early estimates show the 2023-24 updated monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine offers significant protection against symptomatic infection, with effectiveness varying by age and time since vaccination.
Genetic link found to emotional sensitivity in stressful situations
situations, suggesting individuals with the A allele may experience increased social sensitivity but struggle with negative interpersonal outcomes.