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Blood-based dietary signatures accurately predict both diet and risk of diseases

When it comes to studying food and diet, it's difficult to know what people are eating – let alone their risk of disease caused by what they eat.

15 Dec 2022

Do natural reservoirs of disease exist in present-day Europe?

Researchers investigated the presence of natural reservoirs of disease in medieval and current Europe.

15 Dec 2022

Squeezed by temp nurse costs, hospital systems create their own staffing agencies

Like many nurses these days, Alex Scala got a big pay hike when she switched jobs recently.

15 Dec 2022

Novel experimental system traces the development and longevity of plasma cells

Just as a fire department mobilizes in response to a reported fire, specialized immune cells in the body mobilize in response to the introduction of foreign substances known as antigens.

15 Dec 2022

Adults who smoke cigarettes and vape more likely to continue dual use over the long term

Most adults who both smoke cigarettes and vape are likely to carry on smoking or continue dual use over the long term, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

14 Dec 2022

The therapeutic effects and safety of psychedelics

Psychedelics are reported to have rapid-onset and long-lasting therapeutic benefits after a single or few doses.

14 Dec 2022

Caffeinated coffee consumption linked to lower risk of T2D among women with history of gestational diabetes

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is projected to continue rising and one in three Singaporeans currently has a risk of developing diabetes in their lifetime. Several early-life cardiometabolic complications make identifying high-risk populations and application of diabetes preventive strategies paramount.

13 Dec 2022

Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity associated with reduction of all-cause mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality

Researchers investigated the health-enhancing effects of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity if incorporated into the daily lives of non-exercisers unable to indulge in vigorous physical activity.

13 Dec 2022

Study suggests persistent inflammatory response triggered by SARS-CoV-2 may be responsible for observed sequelae in PASC patients

Researchers assessed the association of enhanced migratory or activated CD8+ T cell and reduced avidity reactive cellular response due to post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PASC).

13 Dec 2022

Concrete steps for screening, detection and treatment of adolescent substance use

Despite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop adolescent substance use is still an old-fashioned conversation, according to a new Viewpoint published in the November issue of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

9 Dec 2022

Bariatric surgical procedures can lead to enduring improvements in urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a common complaint among adults with severe obesity. The majority of adults with urinary incontinence who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, the two most common types of weight loss surgery, can reasonably expect enduring improvements in urinary incontinence, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.

9 Dec 2022

Exploring the well-being and health of SARS-CoV-2-positive children and young people

Researchers explored the well-being and health of non-hospitalized young individuals and children following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing.

9 Dec 2022

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1.1

Researchers characterized the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BQ.1.1 sub-variant.

9 Dec 2022

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

New research found that enveloped viruses harbor greater cross-species transmissibility and are more likely to cause zoonotic infections than nonenveloped viruses.

9 Dec 2022

Addition of yoga to regular exercise training supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing

A three-month pilot study of patients with hypertension appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, demonstrates that adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing and is more effective than stretching exercises.

8 Dec 2022

Booster COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations marginally increase the durability of neutralizing antibody responses

Researchers investigated the immunological mechanisms behind the decreasing efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines by evaluating the durability and magnitude of neutralizing antibodies and memory B and T cell responses to booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

8 Dec 2022

Frequency News and Research

Blood-based dietary signatures accurately predict both diet and risk of diseases

Do natural reservoirs of disease exist in present-day Europe?

Squeezed by temp nurse costs, hospital systems create their own staffing agencies

Novel experimental system traces the development and longevity of plasma cells

Adults who smoke cigarettes and vape more likely to continue dual use over the long term

The therapeutic effects and safety of psychedelics

Caffeinated coffee consumption linked to lower risk of T2D among women with history of gestational diabetes

Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity associated with reduction of all-cause mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality

Study suggests persistent inflammatory response triggered by SARS-CoV-2 may be responsible for observed sequelae in PASC patients

Concrete steps for screening, detection and treatment of adolescent substance use

Bariatric surgical procedures can lead to enduring improvements in urinary incontinence

Exploring the well-being and health of SARS-CoV-2-positive children and young people

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1.1

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

Addition of yoga to regular exercise training supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing

Booster COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations marginally increase the durability of neutralizing antibody responses

Low-intensity ultrasound therapies may help rebuild stronger knees

Tailored Activity Program extends behavioral benefits to Black people with dementia and their families

Unique technology uses ultrasound-responsive nanobubbles for treating osteoporosis

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

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Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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