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Menstrual discs hold the most blood, may be best for heavy flow

Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc - similar in shape to a diaphragm - may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as indicating excessive blood loss, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

7 Aug 2023

Genome-wide study finds link between CHD1L gene and HIV control

"We searched for human genetic variation that associates with spontaneous control of HIV and identified a novel region in the genome that is only variable in populations of African ancestries," says Professor Jacques Fellay at EPFL's School of Life Sciences.

2 Aug 2023

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

Researchers evaluate the associations between medicinal plants, the gut microbiome, and cancer.

2 Aug 2023

Genomic sequencing: A key tool for responding to pandemics

Many of the answers for effectively responding to a pathogen lie in its genome.

1 Aug 2023

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated.

1 Aug 2023

Drug interferon proven effective to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Results of an innovative clinical trial led by Perth researchers have shown that the drug interferon could help reduce the spread of COVID-19 from a positive person to their household contacts, with the study helping to inform treatment options for a future pandemic.

26 Jul 2023

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age can expect to live substantially longer than those with few or none of these habits.

24 Jul 2023

The association of dietary patterns with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia symptomology

A new paper discusses the impact of diet on the risk of AD, in which researchers describe the interrelationship between specific nutrients, dietary patterns, other risk factors for AD, and psychosocial factors driving these patterns.

24 Jul 2023

NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

NHS data suggests inducing women with uncomplicated pregnancies at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes, according to a study by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine researchers and partners.

21 Jul 2023

Flu and COVID-19 report offers latest surveillance data and public health advice

This fortnightly flu and COVID-19 report brings together the latest surveillance data along with the latest public health advice.

21 Jul 2023

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

Researchers investigated whether trypsin, a protease, increased SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.

21 Jul 2023

Mattel accused of "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie dolls to schools

Toy company Mattel has been criticized for "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as part of a programme to teach empathy to children, finds an investigation published by The BMJ today.

20 Jul 2023

Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

Scientists have reviewed the existing literature to provide evidence of the effectiveness of the low-bacterial diet in neutropenic cancer patients.

20 Jul 2023

CBT can be an effective first-line treatment for insomnia among individuals with alcohol use disorder

A study led by a University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher has established that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective first-line treatment for insomnia among individuals with alcohol use disorder, regardless of abstinence from alcohol.

12 Jul 2023

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

A new paper published in Eurosurveillance reports the results of an investigation aimed at identifying the common source of exposure for the cluster of cases to help pinpoint the probable origin of the infectious agent and thus promote control measures.

12 Jul 2023

Research finds bacteria in kitchens to be mostly harmless

Bacteria found in 74 kitchens spread among 5 European countries were mostly harmless according to new research published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

11 Jul 2023

Mental health respite facilities are filling care gaps in over a dozen states

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing "988," or the Crisis Text Line by texting "HOME" to 741741.

11 Jul 2023

Viruses and bacteria frequently interact in man-made environments, study shows

Viruses in man-made environments cause public health concerns, but they are generally less studied than bacteria. A recent study led by environmental scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) provided the first evidence of frequent interactions between viruses and bacteria in man-made environments.

7 Jul 2023

Hospitalized Kenyan patients more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Kenyan patients who spend more than three days in the nation's hospitals are more likely to harbor a form of bacteria resistant to one of the most widely used antibiotic classes, according to a recent study led by Washington State University.

5 Jul 2023

The relationship between the burden of antibiotic resistance in humans and community access to drinking water and sanitation

Researchers determined the link between improved access to sanitation and better water quality and the human intestines' antibiotic resistance gene frequency.

5 Jul 2023

Hygiene News and Research

Menstrual discs hold the most blood, may be best for heavy flow

Genome-wide study finds link between CHD1L gene and HIV control

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

Genomic sequencing: A key tool for responding to pandemics

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Drug interferon proven effective to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

The association of dietary patterns with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia symptomology

NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

Flu and COVID-19 report offers latest surveillance data and public health advice

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

Mattel accused of "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie dolls to schools

Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

CBT can be an effective first-line treatment for insomnia among individuals with alcohol use disorder

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

Research finds bacteria in kitchens to be mostly harmless

Mental health respite facilities are filling care gaps in over a dozen states

Viruses and bacteria frequently interact in man-made environments, study shows

Hospitalized Kenyan patients more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The relationship between the burden of antibiotic resistance in humans and community access to drinking water and sanitation

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