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Study suggests a new way to develop intra-tumor immunotherapies to fight head and neck cancer

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health have identified a strong association between the product of a gene expressed in most cancers, including the most common type of head and neck cancer, and elevated levels of white blood cells that produce antibodies within tumors.

13 Mar 2023

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) published a new editorial paper in Volume 15, Issue 4, entitled, "Cognitive aging and dementia prevention: the time for psychology?"

13 Mar 2023

Key steps for diagnosis and management of orthostatic tachycardia after COVID-19

A recent article discussed the prevalence, assessment, and practice pointers for the management of presentations of tachycardia among long COVID.

10 Mar 2023

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

University of Virginia scientists have identified a promising approach to delay aging by detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products of fat that naturally accumulate over time.

9 Mar 2023

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial efficiency of two commercially available disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds against influenza A virus (hemagglutinin 1 neuraminidase 1 (H1N1)), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and human coronavirus 229E.

9 Mar 2023

Review on factors related to variations in human microbiota

In a recent review published in Current Opinion in Microbiology, researchers reviewed existing data on variations in human microbiota, emphasizing on ageing- and ethnicity-associated changes in the microbiota.

8 Mar 2023

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

A shot of a liver-produced hormone called FGF21 sobered up mice that had passed out from alcohol, allowing them to regain consciousness and coordination much faster than those that didn't receive this treatment, UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study.

8 Mar 2023

A shot of liver-produced hormone sobers up drunk mice

A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) protects mice against ethanol-induced loss of balance and righting reflex, according to a study publishing on March 7 in the journal Cell Metabolism.

7 Mar 2023

Deceased SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals may be a potential source of virus, research shows

During the pandemic, COVID-19 control measures in several countries prevented family members from coming into contact with loved ones who died from the infection.

7 Mar 2023

How different stages of sleep affect the enhancement or impairment of emotional memories

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated which stage of sleep is involved in emotional memory consolidation.

6 Mar 2023

Young people also at risk of colorectal cancer

When Nikki Lawson started to experience some pretty disruptive gastrointestinal discomfort at 35, she chalked it up to her food choices.

6 Mar 2023

Review highlights the effectiveness of diet-based low-density lipoprotein lowering over medication

In a recent article published in the journal Nutrition, researchers in Australia summarized how diet could help decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) or triglyceride concentrations in polygenic hypercholesterolemia.

5 Mar 2023

Obesity level affects the prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia in men and women differently

Obesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that accompany it (comorbidities).

2 Mar 2023

Research investigates roles of neurotrophic factors on cognition in Alzheimer's patients carrying APOE ε4

Researchers investigate the role of neurotrophic factors on the cognitive performance of Alzheimer’s disease patients carrying the apolipoprotein E 4 gene.

1 Mar 2023

South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Program linked to lower mortality rates

A statewide alcohol-monitoring program that requires people arrested for drunk driving and other alcohol-involved offenses to be tested frequently for alcohol use can reduce the likelihood that participants die for several years after their involvement with the program, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

1 Mar 2023

Study explores the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with pneumoconiosis

Pneumoconiosis comprises a group of heterogeneous lung diseases resulting from the inhalation of mineral dust. It is an occupational hazard with significant economic and social implications.

1 Mar 2023

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

For years, colorectal cancer was believed by many to primarily impact older people; however, in recent years, there has been an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people ranging in age from their mid-20s to late 50s.

28 Feb 2023

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

28 Feb 2023

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Researchers evaluated the association between the time in bed and difficulty sleeping with nutrient intake during the second trimester and the third trimester of gestation.

28 Feb 2023

Study shows connection between trauma and intergenerational substance use among Black women

Government data show that approximately 7.2 million women in the United States have substance use disorders (SUDs) and almost 20 million reported illicit substance use in the past year.

27 Feb 2023

Alcohol News and Research

Study suggests a new way to develop intra-tumor immunotherapies to fight head and neck cancer

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Key steps for diagnosis and management of orthostatic tachycardia after COVID-19

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Review on factors related to variations in human microbiota

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

A shot of liver-produced hormone sobers up drunk mice

Deceased SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals may be a potential source of virus, research shows

How different stages of sleep affect the enhancement or impairment of emotional memories

Young people also at risk of colorectal cancer

Review highlights the effectiveness of diet-based low-density lipoprotein lowering over medication

Obesity level affects the prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia in men and women differently

Research investigates roles of neurotrophic factors on cognition in Alzheimer's patients carrying APOE ε4

South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Program linked to lower mortality rates

Study explores the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with pneumoconiosis

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Study shows connection between trauma and intergenerational substance use among Black women

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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