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Children's immune system better prepared to defend against SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Why are severe courses of SARS-CoV-2 infection much less common in children and adolescents than in adults? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have now discovered that the immune system in the upper respiratory tract is much more alert and active in children before infection than in adults and is therefore better equipped to fight the virus.

18 Oct 2023

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. They're the only mammals that can fly, and they live much longer than other animals their size.

16 Oct 2023

Newly discovered synthetic adjuvant materials could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable

New raw vaccine materials that could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable, and ethical have been discovered.

14 Oct 2023

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Their findings, published today (12 October) in Nature Communications, could lead to the first effective treatments for people with Raynaud’s.

12 Oct 2023

Elderly and vulnerable people at risk from low home temperatures, warns Lilli

Interventions are needed to urgently prevent elderly and vulnerable people from putting their health at risk, with temperatures inside some homes reaching as low as 5C last winter, says Lilli, the SaaS company using a proactive care lifestyle monitoring technology to revolutionise care.

12 Oct 2023

Does renting accelerate biological aging? New study sparks housing policy debate

Living in privately rented homes is linked to faster biological aging, with its impact nearly double that of unemployment. However, these effects are reversible, highlighting the potential of housing policies in health improvement.

10 Oct 2023

Comparing the lasting effects: post COVID vs. non-COVID acute respiratory infections

Symptom profiles between individuals with prior COVID-19 and those with other acute respiratory infections (ARIs).

10 Oct 2023

RSV in seniors: Less common than COVID-19, but hits harder, CDC study reveals

In a recent CDC's MMWR study, researchers found that while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are less common than COVID-19 and influenza in Americans aged 60+ years, they result in much more severe clinical outcomes. This insight supports the CDC's recommendation for RSV vaccination in older adults, emphasizing its potential in preventing severe respiratory disease.

10 Oct 2023

Study finds non-nutritive sweetened beverages more effective than water for weight loss

The effects of consuming non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages and water after a weight management program.

9 Oct 2023

People may experience 'long colds' after acute respiratory infections, study finds

A new study from Queen Mary University of London, published in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine, has found that people may experience long-term symptoms -;or 'long colds'-;after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19.

6 Oct 2023

Trump misplaced blame when he said drug shortages were Biden’s fault

"Under 'Crooked Joe' Biden, there has been a catastrophic increase in shortages of essential medicines."

6 Oct 2023

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

Developing brains become shaped by the sights, sounds, and experiences of early life. The brain's circuits grow more stable as we age.

5 Oct 2023

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism.

5 Oct 2023

How does Christmas impact eating behaviors and obesity?

Changes in nutritional patterns and eating behavior during the winter holiday season and its association with obesity.

3 Oct 2023

Is climate change turning up the heat on China's aging population?

Rising temperatures and an aging population in China exacerbate heat-related mortality risks, new study finds. The research highlights the urgent need for policies that address both cold and heat-related health risks among the elderly.

2 Oct 2023

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

New study finds a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders in New York State. The research suggests that climate change could exacerbate negative outcomes related to substance abuse.

27 Sep 2023

As covid infections rise, nursing homes are still waiting for vaccines

"Covid is not pretty in a nursing home," said Deb Wityk, a 70-year-old retired massage therapist who lives in one called Spurgeon Manor, in rural Iowa. She twice contracted the disease and is eager to get the newly approved vaccine because she has chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which weakens her immune system.

27 Sep 2023

$16M NIH grant to map brain's wiring diagram

The University of Minnesota Medical School received a $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative to support the groundbreaking project of unraveling the mysteries of the brain's 'wiring diagram.'

26 Sep 2023

Gene-silencer study could pave the way for novel cancer therapeutics

Deep inside our cells-;each one complete with an identical set of genes-;a molecular machine known as PRC2 plays a critical role in determining which cells become heart cells, versus brain or muscle or skin cells.

26 Sep 2023

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Children's immune system better prepared to defend against SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Newly discovered synthetic adjuvant materials could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

Elderly and vulnerable people at risk from low home temperatures, warns Lilli

Does renting accelerate biological aging? New study sparks housing policy debate

Comparing the lasting effects: post COVID vs. non-COVID acute respiratory infections

RSV in seniors: Less common than COVID-19, but hits harder, CDC study reveals

Study finds non-nutritive sweetened beverages more effective than water for weight loss

People may experience 'long colds' after acute respiratory infections, study finds

Trump misplaced blame when he said drug shortages were Biden’s fault

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

How does Christmas impact eating behaviors and obesity?

Is climate change turning up the heat on China's aging population?

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

As covid infections rise, nursing homes are still waiting for vaccines

$16M NIH grant to map brain's wiring diagram

Gene-silencer study could pave the way for novel cancer therapeutics

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