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From farm to pharmacy: Transgenic cow milk as a new source of human insulin

A team of researchers from Brazil constructed a lentivirus vector with expression specific for mammary glands and carrying the gene for human insulin.

21 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Routine genomic surveillance at antenatal care can be a cost-effective approach to detect changes in malaria transmission

Genetic diversity of the malaria parasite in pregnant women and children declined in an area targeted for malaria elimination in Mozambique, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by "la Caixa" Foundation and the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM).

20 Mar 2024

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

The association between physical exercise and depression risk among married individuals.

20 Mar 2024

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

The International Healthy Eating Report Card Scale (IHERCS), developed by researchers in Hong Kong, effectively assesses preschool children's eating behaviors and family home food environments across different cultures, demonstrating its utility in global health promotion efforts.

19 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Lab-synthesized heparin to transform drug manufacturing

Heparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart surgery.

18 Mar 2024

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease is a major global health problem, especially among people with type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2024

National disease prevention policies key to pandemic preparedness

A new study has found that countries which had national policies aimed at preventing disease fared better during the global pandemic than those which did not.

18 Mar 2024

Global health burden of neurological conditions is much greater than previously understood, study reveals

Globally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and meningitis has risen substantially over the past 30 years due to the growth and ageing of the global population as well as increased exposure to environmental, metabolic, and lifestyle risk factors.

18 Mar 2024

Antimicrobial resistance prevalence tied to patient age and sex

A person's age and sex are correlated with the chance that they have a bloodstream infection caused by a bacterium that is resistant to antibiotics, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine.

15 Mar 2024

Study highlights growing burden of neurological disorders worldwide

Globally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and meningitis has risen substantially over the past 30 years due to the growth and aging of the global population as well as increased exposure to environmental, metabolic, and lifestyle risk factors.

15 Mar 2024

Global Health News and Research

From farm to pharmacy: Transgenic cow milk as a new source of human insulin

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

Routine genomic surveillance at antenatal care can be a cost-effective approach to detect changes in malaria transmission

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

Lab-synthesized heparin to transform drug manufacturing

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

National disease prevention policies key to pandemic preparedness

Global health burden of neurological conditions is much greater than previously understood, study reveals

Antimicrobial resistance prevalence tied to patient age and sex

Study highlights growing burden of neurological disorders worldwide

COVID-19 pandemic reverses global life expectancy gains, reveals comprehensive study

New collaboration launched to support the development of vaccines against henipavirus

Acute malnutrition raises risk of malaria treatment failure in young children

World Vaccine Congress draws leaders from government, science and industry

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

More than 80% of patients with tuberculosis do not have persistent cough, study shows

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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