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Total formulation impacts a surface sanitizer's efficacy against norovirus, finds study

A new study by North Carolina State University, in partnership with GOJO, found that total formulation (the active ingredients and non-active ingredients) significantly impacts a surface sanitizer or disinfectant's efficacy against norovirus – the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States.

13 Sep 2022

Children in Northern California learn to cope with wildfire trauma

Maia and Mia Bravo stepped outside their house on a bright summer day and sensed danger.

9 Sep 2022

Updating alcohol container warning labels could help consumers to make more informed decisions

You know drinking alcohol isn't the best thing for your health, but just how bad is it? After all, in the United States, two thirds of adults report some degree of alcohol use.

8 Sep 2022

Experts offer practical recommendations to deal with sleep problems during heat waves

With heatwaves occurring more frequently, investigators from the European Insomnia Network recently explored how outdoor nighttime temperature changes affect body temperature and sleep quality.

8 Sep 2022

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

Researchers assessed the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease.

8 Sep 2022

DASH diet plan may be most effective in reducing heart risk in people with hypertension

Among several lifestyle changes that may reduce cardiovascular disease, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet may have the greatest impact for young and middle-aged adults with stage 1 hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022, held Sept. 7-10, 2022, in San Diego.

7 Sep 2022

Incidence of early onset cancers has increased globally, study reveals

Over recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that the incidence of early onset cancers (those diagnosed before age 50), including cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas among others, has dramatically increased around the world, with this drastic rise beginning around 1990.

6 Sep 2022

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

A recent case report published in the journal JACC Case Reports indicated that monkeypox infection might be associated with acute myocarditis or heart muscle inflammation.

5 Sep 2022

Studies show link between OSA and decline in mental processing powers, increased risk of blood clots, cancer

People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer, according to a large study presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

5 Sep 2022

Ultra-processed food may increase colorectal cancer risk in men

A new study reveals that high consumption of ultra-processed foods might increase the risk of colorectal cancer in men.

2 Sep 2022

Dolutegravir-based regimen more effective for treating pregnant people with HIV-1

Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapies (ART) for HIV-1 are more effective for pregnant people than some other ART regimens commonly used in the U.S. and Europe, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.

1 Sep 2022

High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in men

For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to overlook the less-than-ideal nutritional information, but a team led by researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University hope that will change after recently discovering a link between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

1 Sep 2022

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

A new review attempts to summarize all known about the relationship between viral illness and parkinsonian disorders to facilitate further research.

31 Aug 2022

Performing moderate or vigorous physical activity may lower the risk of heart failure

A six-year analysis of more than 94,000 adults in the U.K. Biobank with no history of heart failure at enrollment has found that engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity may lower the risk of developing heart failure, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

29 Aug 2022

Alcohol News and Research

Total formulation impacts a surface sanitizer's efficacy against norovirus, finds study

Children in Northern California learn to cope with wildfire trauma

Updating alcohol container warning labels could help consumers to make more informed decisions

Experts offer practical recommendations to deal with sleep problems during heat waves

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

DASH diet plan may be most effective in reducing heart risk in people with hypertension

Incidence of early onset cancers has increased globally, study reveals

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

Studies show link between OSA and decline in mental processing powers, increased risk of blood clots, cancer

Ultra-processed food may increase colorectal cancer risk in men

Dolutegravir-based regimen more effective for treating pregnant people with HIV-1

High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in men

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

Performing moderate or vigorous physical activity may lower the risk of heart failure

Access to paid sick leave associated with lower mortality among working age-adults in the U.S.

Older people experiencing homelessness more likely to die soon

Association between different physical activities and longevity of elder individuals

A triad of obesity, heavy alcohol use, and coagulopathy predicts return to OR after liver transplant

New advice aims to reduce the cardiac side effects of cancer treatment

Single administration of alcohol can permanently alter the morphology of neurons

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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