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Adolescent alcohol misuse may indirectly influence long-term physical health and life satisfaction

Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University.

7 Oct 2022

Virginia Tech researchers examine how sleep deprivation may affect mosquito’s ability to spread disease

Small in size but mighty with their bothersome bites, mosquitoes are often considered the deadliest animals on Earth.

7 Oct 2022

Maternal ultra-processed food consumption may be linked to increased obesity risk in offspring

A mother's consumption of ultra-processed foods appears to be linked to an increased risk of overweight or obesity in her offspring, irrespective of other lifestyle risk factors, suggests a US study published by The BMJ today.

6 Oct 2022

Comparative study on retracted publications explores whether COVID-19-related research is subject to a higher degree of scrutiny

In a new study, researchers compared the author characteristics and causes for manuscript retractions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and non-COVID-19 related research.

6 Oct 2022

Environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 could predict COVID-19 cases

A new study reported that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases could be predicted by environmental surveillance.

6 Oct 2022

Can surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 be conducted through aircraft wastewater analysis?

Research investigates the behavior of air travelers, especially those who had flown during the pandemic.

6 Oct 2022

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy associated with sleep, attention problems in children

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

4 Oct 2022

Study attributes increased transmissibility of Monkeypox Clade IIb to genomic accordions

In a new study, researchers performed a genomic study of confirmed Monkeypox virus (MPXV) cases diagnosed in Spain between 18 May and 14 July 2022.

4 Oct 2022

What are the genetic associations of stroke pathogenesis across ancestry groups?

In new research, researchers identified genetic associations of stroke pathogenesis.

4 Oct 2022

Spike-specific memory B cells develop resilience to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers explored the cross-reactivity, avidity, and kinetics of memory B-cells and serum antibodies in vaccinated and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected individuals.

4 Oct 2022

Study examines the link between different types of grain intake and premature coronary artery disease

In one of the first studies to examine the relationship between different types of grain intake and premature coronary artery disease in the Middle East, researchers found a higher intake of refined grain was associated with an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease in an Iranian population, while eating whole grains was associated with reduced risk.

3 Oct 2022

Penn State researchers investigate the factors influencing disease outcomes of virus spillover events

Why has the SARS-CoV-2 virus ravaged the global human population, but many other animal viruses haven't? Using nematode worms as a model, researchers at Penn State conducted a set of experiments to investigate the factors influencing the disease outcomes of virus spillover events.

30 Sep 2022

What is the risk of Omicron infection in pregnant women?

In a new study, researchers evaluated the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women during the Omicron predominance period in the United Kingdom

30 Sep 2022

A novel method to identify spike stabilizing mutations for COVID-19 vaccine development

Researchers discuss a robust method to identify mutations that improve the expression and stabilize the conformation of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

29 Sep 2022

Children exposed to diverse accents perform better in learning new words

If elementary school children are accustomed to many regional and foreign accents because they hear them frequently in their linguistic environment, then it is easier for them to learn new words from other children who speak with unfamiliar accents.

29 Sep 2022

Traumatic injury rates among outdoor workers found to be higher during periods of high heat

Rates of traumatic injury among workers in the Oregon agricultural and construction sectors are significantly higher during periods of high heat compared with periods of more moderate weather, a recent Oregon State University study found.

29 Sep 2022

Study suggests B-cell responses to booster vaccines are impeded by recent SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers investigated whether the time of booster vaccination relative to SARS-CoV-2 infection is a crucial determinant of the elicited immune response; in particular, the antibody and B-cell responses.

29 Sep 2022

What is the relationship between weightlifting and all-cause mortality?

A recent study investigated the relationship between weightlifting and all-cause mortality, especially death due to cardiovascular disease and cancer.

29 Sep 2022

Debunking ‘man flu’

Researchers debunk man flu based on a review of available evidence.

28 Sep 2022

Bionic pancreas more effective at maintaining blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes

A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within normal range than standard-of-care management among people with type 1 diabetes, a new multicenter clinical trial has found.

28 Sep 2022

Frequency News and Research

Adolescent alcohol misuse may indirectly influence long-term physical health and life satisfaction

Virginia Tech researchers examine how sleep deprivation may affect mosquito’s ability to spread disease

Maternal ultra-processed food consumption may be linked to increased obesity risk in offspring

Comparative study on retracted publications explores whether COVID-19-related research is subject to a higher degree of scrutiny

Environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 could predict COVID-19 cases

Can surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 be conducted through aircraft wastewater analysis?

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy associated with sleep, attention problems in children

Study attributes increased transmissibility of Monkeypox Clade IIb to genomic accordions

What are the genetic associations of stroke pathogenesis across ancestry groups?

Spike-specific memory B cells develop resilience to SARS-CoV-2

Study examines the link between different types of grain intake and premature coronary artery disease

Penn State researchers investigate the factors influencing disease outcomes of virus spillover events

What is the risk of Omicron infection in pregnant women?

A novel method to identify spike stabilizing mutations for COVID-19 vaccine development

Children exposed to diverse accents perform better in learning new words

Traumatic injury rates among outdoor workers found to be higher during periods of high heat

Study suggests B-cell responses to booster vaccines are impeded by recent SARS-CoV-2 infection

What is the relationship between weightlifting and all-cause mortality?

Debunking ‘man flu’

Bionic pancreas more effective at maintaining blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes

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