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New project launched to accelerate development and accessibility of H5N1 mRNA vaccine candidates

A new project aiming to accelerate the development and accessibility of human avian influenza (H5N1) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine candidates for manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries has been launched today.

29 Jul 2024

Wearing surgical face masks in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms

A team of Norwegian researchers conducted a pragmatic randomized trial to examine whether wearing surgical face masks while in public spaces resulted in a lower incidence of self-reported respiratory infection symptoms than not wearing a face mask.

29 Jul 2024

GLP-1-based polyagonists: A promising weight loss alternative to bariatric surgery

Researchers highlight the unprecedented success of GLP-1-based multi-receptor drugs in achieving substantial weight loss and improved health outcomes, potentially replacing bariatric surgery for obesity treatment.

28 Jul 2024

New zwitterionic polyion developed for effective plasmid DNA delivery in muscle cells

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new drug delivering molecule, a zwitterionic polymer complex that can help get plasmid DNA inside cells when injected into skeletal muscle, a crucial step in the expression of therapeutic RNA and proteins.

28 Jul 2024

Ventilation must go beyond open windows to prevent airborne diseases, experts urge

Proper ventilation is crucial for preventing airborne transmission of pathogens, highlighting the need for better building design and public health guidelines post-COVID-19.

28 Jul 2024

New guidelines expand BRCA testing and screening for men

More and more studies show that men face risks of cancer from BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations that are most often associated with breast and ovarian cancers in women.

27 Jul 2024

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbreak response. But it has ignited scrutiny of its go-it-alone approach in testing for emerging pathogens.

26 Jul 2024

COVID pandemic accelerated brain aging, especially in males and deprived groups

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging, particularly in males and those from deprived backgrounds, with significant cognitive performance decline in infected individuals. This impact was observed regardless of COVID-19 infection status, highlighting the role of psychosocial stressors.

25 Jul 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Harris in the spotlight

As Vice President Kamala Harris appears poised to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, health policy in general and reproductive health issues in particular are likely to have a higher profile.

25 Jul 2024

Recombinant shingles vaccination found to lower dementia risk

The effects of recombinant shingles vaccines on dementia.

25 Jul 2024

Trial shows moderate reduction in respiratory symptoms with surgical face masks

Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ today.

25 Jul 2024

Study reveals moderate burden of post-COVID conditions in primary care

The post-COVID-19 conditions (PCC) or long COVID prevalence among United States (US) adults infected with SARS-CoV-2.

25 Jul 2024

Study identifies genes increasing risk of severe COVID-19

Whether or not a person becomes seriously ill with COVID-19 depends, among other things, on genetic factors. With this in mind, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn, in cooperation with other research teams from Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy, investigated a particularly large group of affected individuals.

25 Jul 2024

UN report shows stagnant hunger rates and rising food insecurity

Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published today by five United Nations specialized agencies.

25 Jul 2024

$Study shows wearable health sensors only prompt a fraction of at-home tests$

Study shows wearable health sensors only prompt a fraction of at-home tests

When seemingly healthy people receive an alert from a wearable sensor telling them they might have a respiratory virus - based on small changes in their unique heartrate, sleep and activity patterns - what do they do? According to a new study by Scripps Research scientists carried out at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, only a quarter of people follow up such an alert with an at-home viral test.

24 Jul 2024

Cognitive decline persists in older adults long after severe COVID-19 recovery

Older adults recovering from COVID-19 experience varying degrees of cognitive decline over 2.5 years, with severe cases showing the most significant impact. Early cognitive care and monitoring are crucial for improving outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

How did the 2021 national marriage equality referendum campaign in Switzerland affect the well-being of the LGBTIQ+ community?

24 Jul 2024

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed survey data from individuals in India to understand mortality and life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Jul 2024

Ohio State leads multi-million dollar research on long COVID solutions

A 2022 study suggesting that blocking a single molecule could protect against severe illness in COVID-19 has led to a $15 million federal grant supporting a comprehensive effort to learn more – with finding a solution to long COVID at the center of the new research.

23 Jul 2024

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

A study in the British Medical Journal reveals a significant rise in long-term vaping among adults in England from 2013 to 2023, particularly with the increased use of disposable devices. This surge is notable among young adults, non-smokers, and those from less advantaged social grades.

23 Jul 2024

covid 19 News and Research

New project launched to accelerate development and accessibility of H5N1 mRNA vaccine candidates

Wearing surgical face masks in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms

GLP-1-based polyagonists: A promising weight loss alternative to bariatric surgery

New zwitterionic polyion developed for effective plasmid DNA delivery in muscle cells

Ventilation must go beyond open windows to prevent airborne diseases, experts urge

New guidelines expand BRCA testing and screening for men

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

COVID pandemic accelerated brain aging, especially in males and deprived groups

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Harris in the spotlight

Recombinant shingles vaccination found to lower dementia risk

Trial shows moderate reduction in respiratory symptoms with surgical face masks

Study reveals moderate burden of post-COVID conditions in primary care

Study identifies genes increasing risk of severe COVID-19

UN report shows stagnant hunger rates and rising food insecurity

Study shows wearable health sensors only prompt a fraction of at-home tests

Cognitive decline persists in older adults long after severe COVID-19 recovery

LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

Life expectancy in India suffered large and unequal declines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ohio State leads multi-million dollar research on long COVID solutions

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

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