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December 24, 2024
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Dec. 23, 2024 — A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted by the American public, according to a new health ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — New research finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting 'an urgent need for widespread ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — Physician-scientists found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and perhaps someday cure heart ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research ...
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Dec. 19, 2024 — When introducing genes into yeast to make it produce drugs and other useful substances, it is also necessary to reliably switch the production on or off. Researchers have found three gene regulation ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — Combining bioinformatics and experimetal approaches, researchers have discovered replication hubs for human norovirus, the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis accounting for an estimated 685 ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy -- a ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people. It is believed most humans are ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native Africa as a result of mutations to key genes, a study ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Physician researchers found 39 weeks of gestation is optimal for delivery in mothers with chronic ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A team has discovered a new communication pathway between the gut and lung. Their findings highlight how a little-known member of the gut microbiome reshapes the lung immune environment to have both ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Researchers may have found a new target in fighting malaria -- a cholesterol-managing protein called ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Researchers are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sj gren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon. Their ...
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Dec. 20, 2024 — Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of Chagas disease in Switzerland. Although typically found in Latin America, Chagas disease affects between 2,000 and 4,000 people in Switzerland. The ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — New research shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, inflammation level in the body was ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Adding genetic testing to the evaluation of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) resulted in more individualized ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Scientists have generated human stem cell models which contain notochord -- a tissue in the developing embryo that acts like a navigation system, directing cells where to build the spine and nervous ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Reinforcement Learning, an artificial intelligence approach, has the potential to guide physicians in designing sequential treatment strategies for better patient outcomes but requires significant ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general explanation for how the ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cogni tion, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — New research has explained how the body's internal clock influences the inflammatory process of the immune system. The findings describe how immune cells, called macrophages, work differently at ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Researchers have used a chemical compound to light up treatment-resistant cancers on imaging scans, in a breakthrough that could help medical professionals better target and treat ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Using neural stem cells could help treat spinal injuries once thought to be untreatable -- a new phase 1 trial has determined this approach is ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Digital health tools, such as patient portals, treatment apps and online appointment schedulers, are increasingly common. But not everyone is equally at home using ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Superbugs, bacteria that are immune to multiple antibiotics, pose a great challenge to modern medicine. Researchers have now identified a weakness in the bacterial machinery that drives antibiotic ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Engineers have modified lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) -- the revolutionary technology behind the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines -- to not only cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) but also to target specific ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Though research has shown that people with long COVID are more likely to be unemployed, the statistics don't reveal what patients go through before they cut their hours, stop working or lose ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary. The tumor location often prevents necessary surgical intervention. Alternative ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Food allergies affect millions of people worldwide, and flavonoids are promising natural compounds to help modulate the immune response and treat inflammation caused by these allergies. In a recent ...
Friday, December 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- After Lockdown, Immune System Reacts More Strongly to Viruses and Bacteria
- Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers
- Building a Backbone: Scientists Recreate the Body's 'GPS System' In the Lab
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Developing Artificial Intelligence Tools for Health Care
- 'Bad' Bacteria Can Trigger Painful Gut Contractions; New Research Shows How
- Brain Cells Remain Healthy After a Month on the International Space Station, but Mature Faster Than Brain Cells on Earth
- How the Body Clock Regulates Inflammation
- Scientists Develop Scans That Light-Up Aggressive Cancer Tumors for Better Treatment
- Almost Three Quarters of Adolescents Experience Depression or Anxiety
- Study Shows Drop in Use of Antiviral Medications in Young Children With Influenza
- Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Shows Promise for Treating Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
- Young English Speakers Are Most Comfortable With Digital Health
- Scientists Find a Vulnerability in Antibiotic Resistance Mechanism
- Peptide-Guided Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA to Neurons
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Long COVID's Effects on Employment: Financial Distress, Fear of Judgment
- Targeting a Brain Enzyme to Curb Obesity
- Every Cell Has a Story: Tumor and Immune Cell Interactions Within Craniopharyngiomas
- Flavonoid Powerhouse: Kaempferol's Role in Taming Allergic Responses
- Bioengineered Yeast Microbes as Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
- Study Assesses Virulence of Cryptococcus Strains, Laying Groundwork for Improved Treatment
- Atrial Fibrillation: A Review
- New Drug Shows Promise Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Staphylococcus Aureus Thwarts Vaccines by Turning on a Protein That Halts Immune Response
- Flu Virus Remains Infectious in Refrigerated Raw Milk, Study Reveals
- Researchers Discover New Neurons That Suppress Food Intake
Friday, December 13, 2024
- Generic Platinum Chemotherapy Shortages Did Not Increase Deaths
- A Low Omega-6, Omega-3 Rich Diet and Fish Oil May Slow Prostate Cancer Growth
- Key Regulator That Induces Cancer-Killing Capacity in T Cells Under Hypoxia Is Identified
- AI Tool Analyzes Placentas at Birth for Faster Detection of Neonatal, Maternal Problems
- Light-Induced Gene Therapy Disables Cancer Cells' Energy Center
- Intermittent Fasting Inhibits Hair Regeneration in Mice
- The Genetic Basis of Fertility, Family and Longevity
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- A Dial for Tuning the Immune System: Discovery Sheds Light on Why COVID Makes Some Sicker Than Others
- Your Immune Cells Are What They Eat
- Diverse Virus Populations Coexist on Single Strains of Gut Bacteria
- Ugh, My Stomach: Identifying Amino Acids That Prevent Sporulation in Food Poisoning
- Model Advances Rational Design of More Effective Maternal Vaccines for Newborns
- Diagnosing and Managing Blast Injuries
- Genes That Determine Tooth Shape Identified
- Study Likely to Change Standard of Care for Deadly Strokes
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- The Global Divide Between Longer Life and Good Health
- AI Thought Knee X-Rays Show If You Drink Beer -- They Don't
- New, Simple, and Natural Method for Producing Vitamin B2
- The Maternal Microbiome During Pregnancy Impacts Offspring's Stem Cells in Mice
- Personalized Blood Count Could Lead to Early Intervention for Common Diseases
- Scientists Transform Ubiquitous Skin Bacterium Into a Topical Vaccine
- Tumors Grow Larger in Female Fruit Flies Than Males: Here's What That Could Mean for Humans
- You Are What You Eat...and So Are Your Grandkids? Study Links Poor Diet to Multi-Generational Health Issues
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Updated Hep B Vaccine More Effective for People With HIV
- Flood Disasters Associated With Preterm Births and Low Birth Weights
- New Gene Therapy Reverses Heart Failure in Large Animal Model
- Increased Area Income Improves Birthweight Rates, Researchers Find
- Identifying a Proliferating Repairman for Tissue in Damaged Lungs
- Ultra-Processed Foods May Drive Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds
- How This Cancer Drug Could Make Radiation a Slam Dunk Therapy
- Americans Are Uninformed About and Undervaccinated for HPV
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite Uses Unconventional Method to Make Proteins for Evasion of Drug Treatment
- 'Missing Link' Between Brain and Body Inflammatory Signals Identified in the Skull
- Study Breaks the Silence on How Fish and Lizards Regenerate Hearing
- Hair Growth Drug Safe at Low Doses for Breast Cancer Patients
- Unlocking Worm Strategies: A Path to Innovative Vaccines and Therapies
- Loneliness and Isolation: Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, but Still High, for Older Adults
- Brain Tumor Organoids Accurately Model Patient Response to CAR T Cell Therapy
- Fetal Defense: Study Reveals Early Immune Protection in the Womb
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection
- Network-Based Analyses Uncover How Neuroinflammation-Causing Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease Form
- Close Encounters Between Distant DNA Regions Cause Bursts of Gene Activity
- MRI Could Be Key to Understanding the Impact a Gluten Free Diet Has on People With Celiac Disease
- Anticancer Drugs Could Make Immunotherapies More Effective
- Antipsychotic Medications Don't Always Work the Way They're Supposed to
- AI-Enabled Analysis of Images Meant to Catch One Disease Can Reveal Others
- Nr1h2: A Key Transcription Factor Unlocks New Potential in Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Molecular Zip Code Draws Killer T Cells Straight to Brain Tumors
- Scientists Discover New Receptor for Nerve Growth Factor--a Promising Target for Treating Pain
- New Drug Tested to Reduce Side Effect of 'half-Matched' Stem Cell Transplants
- Gene Therapy Fixes Major Cause of Stillbirth, Premature Birth in Guinea Pig Model
- Changes in Blood Cell Production Over the Lifetime Could Impact Leukemia Outcomes
- Women With Ovarian Removal Have Unique Risk and Resilience Factors for Alzheimer Disease
- Mothers Massively Change Their Intestines During Pregnancy and Nursing
- Potential Epigenetic Biomarker Found for Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
- Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms Surprisingly High in Young Refugees
- To Remember Conversations, Keep Making New Brain Cells
- Engineered Immune Cells May Be Able to Tame Inflammation
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- New Research on Chronic Inflammation Explores Potential Treatments for Chronic Diseases and Cancer
- How Breast Cancer Cells Survive in Bone Marrow After Remission
- Eating High-Processed Foods Impacts Muscle Quality, Study Finds
- Peer Support Could Help Millions With Sleep Apnea Slumber Easier, Study Says
- The Heart Has Its Own 'brain'
- Scientists Develop Coral-Inspired Material to Revolutionize Bone Repair
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Long-Term Benefit from Anti-Hormonal Treatment Is Influenced by Menopausal Status
- Brain Scan Predicts Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Surgery
- DNA Secreted by Tumor Cell Extracellular Vesicles Prompts Anti-Metastatic Immune Response
- Researchers Design a Therapeutic Tool to Inhibit the Proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19
- Largest-Ever Exome Study Offers Blueprint for Biomedical Breakthroughs
- Immune T Cells Become Exhausted in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
- New Bioprinting Technique Creates Functional Tissue 10x Faster