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Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 23:52
Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

Oregon study finds no clear link between mRNA vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in young people

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 23:38
Study in Oregon finds no definitive link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths among residents aged 16-30, emphasizing vaccine safety amidst ongoing public health discussions.

New advances in heart failure treatment show promise in improving patient outcomes

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 23:19
A comprehensive review of heart failure management highlights significant advancements in treatment and diagnosis, emphasizing the integration of new medications and technologies to improve patient outcomes.

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 23:04
Study examines how increasing plant protein intake affects nutritional adequacy in Americans, revealing shifts in vitamin and mineral sufficiency across age groups as plant-based diets become more prevalent.

Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 20:52
Study discusses the potential of universal influenza vaccines, emphasizing the importance of antibody breadth and Fc receptor (FcR) effector functions in protecting against various influenza strains, including those with pandemic potential.

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 20:37
Study examines how the consumption of green tea and roasted green tea affects human responses during mental tasks, demonstrating that roasted green tea can enhance performance and reduce fatigue.

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 19:18
Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

Early legume intake linked to better nutrition in toddlers

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 19:07
Study reveals that young children consuming legumes like beans and lentils exhibit improved diet quality, enhancing their nutritional intake significantly during the critical first two years of life.

Genetically engineering skin bacteria to fight cancer

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 15:44
While studying a type of bacteria that lives on the healthy skin of every human being, researchers from Stanford Medicine and a colleague may have stumbled on a powerful new way to fight cancer.

Researchers identify a novel mechanism connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 15:28
Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most challenging and prevalent neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide.

Antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:55
Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large, prospective study of people who sought treatment in U.S. primary or urgent care settings for lower-respiratory tract infections.

New insights into the link between gut microbiota and aortic aneurysm

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:23
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Observational studies have indicated an association between the gut microbiota and the occurrence and progression of aortic aneurysm (AA).

Understanding regulatory effects of miRNAs on myocardial cell injury after coronary microembolization

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:06
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Coronary microembolization (CME) occurs in patients with acute coronary syndrome and is caused primarily by atherosclerotic plaque rupture associated with surgery.

Study reveals age-specific differences in nasal cells' response to SARS-CoV-2

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:28
Important differences in how the nasal cells of young and elderly people respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, could explain why children typically experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

Japanese study reveals link between dairy intake and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:14
A recent study by Tohoku University researchers has shed light on the association between dairy product consumption and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids (odd-FA) within the Japanese population, a correlation previously confirmed in Europe and Oceania but understudied in Asian countries.

Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:05
New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain.

Study reveals shocking rise in opioid deaths among Canadian youth

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:57
Premature deaths related to opioids doubled between 2019 and 2021 across Canada, with more than 1 in 4 deaths among young adults aged 20–39 years attributable to opioids, according to new research published in CMAJ.

Study reveals lasting lung damage in tuberculosis survivors

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:40
New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) has found compelling evidence that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on the lungs of individuals who have been successfully treated for the disease.

Tiny DNA circles are key drivers of cancer formation, study suggests

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:32
Tiny circles of DNA that defy the accepted laws of genetics are key drivers of cancer formation, according to an international study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine.

Moderate vitamin E, C, and β-carotene intake reduces type 2 diabetes risk

Rss Feed - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:57
Researchers review the effect of vitamins C and E, as well as β-carotene, on the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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