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Is there an association between migraines and the onset of inflammatory bowel disease?

The link between migraines and the new onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

4 Aug 2023

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy was recognized to be a high-risk condition for adverse outcomes following infection SARS-CoV-2.

4 Aug 2023

Racial disparities in mortality rates persist in the United States

An analysis of 19 causes of death in the United States revealed persistent disparities and a familiar pattern across five racial-ethnic groups and 3,110 counties from 2000 to 2019. That's according to the most comprehensive peer-reviewed research published today in The Lancet.

4 Aug 2023

Researchers discover how aging can lead to chronic metabolic disorders

Korean researchers have unveiled a novel signaling pathway that fosters aging-related chronic metabolic disorders.

3 Aug 2023

Fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three key risk factors

After decades of decline, fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three major risk factors: smoking, drinking, and obesity.

3 Aug 2023

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

3 Aug 2023

GABA-modulating treatments could help tackle cognitive, affective symptoms associated with depression

Depression is a complex condition correlated with multiple differences in brain function and mechanisms. A new paper spanning known data about the neurotransmitter GABA and its principal receptors showcases evidence of the receptors' importance in depression and potential as therapeutic targets.

3 Aug 2023

AGA announces support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which would expand Medicare coverage to include screening and treatment of obesity from a diverse range of health care providers who specialize in obesity care.

3 Aug 2023

Virtual reality-based exercises found to reduce depression and anxiety among individuals treated with hemodialysis

Researchers determined the association between regular physical exercise based on virtual reality (VR) and the development of depression.

3 Aug 2023

NIH awards $18 million to develop novel chikungunya vaccine

The Access to Advanced Health Institute (AAHI) announced today that it has received an $18 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a temperature stable, single-dose vaccine candidate for the chikungunya virus.

3 Aug 2023

Reversing β-cell failure: A promising approach for type 2 diabetes treatment

Researchers examined current evidence on the reasons and implications of pancreatic beta-cell failure.

3 Aug 2023

Researchers discover cause of cholesteatomas

Chronic inflammation of the middle ear can cause several problems and complications that can affect a person's hearing and balance.

3 Aug 2023

Can genome editing transform ocular disease treatment?

The discovery and development of gene-editing technologies and their applications in managing ocular diseases.

3 Aug 2023

CDC report highlights the gaps in care of hepatitis C treatment

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus clearance was only 34% overall and even lower in individuals between 20 and 39 years of age.

3 Aug 2023

Moderna vaccine linked to lower risk of adverse events in older adults

While mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have been found to be safe and effective for the general population, in-depth evidence about safety and effectiveness for older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions is more limited.

2 Aug 2023

New drug shows promise for treating chronic neuropathic pain

A non-opioid designer molecule for treating chronic neuropathic pain by calming hyperactive pain-sensing neurons in the peripheral nervous system has had promising results in a preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute.

2 Aug 2023

Review studies relationships between vitamin E intake or circulating α-tocopherol and various health outcomes

In a recent study, researchers examined the relationships between vitamin E or circulating α-tocopherol intake and health outcomes using a meta-analyses.

2 Aug 2023

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

The toxic effects of aerosol exposure from electronic cigarettes (ECs) and cigarette smoke (CS) on mice.

2 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.

2 Aug 2023

New research sheds light on gut-kidney axis in diabetes and diabetic nephropathy

Researchers explored gut microbiota composition to evaluate the association between the microbes and diabetic clinical phenotypes.

2 Aug 2023

Chronic News and Research

Is there an association between migraines and the onset of inflammatory bowel disease?

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes

Racial disparities in mortality rates persist in the United States

Researchers discover how aging can lead to chronic metabolic disorders

Fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three key risk factors

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

GABA-modulating treatments could help tackle cognitive, affective symptoms associated with depression

AGA announces support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Virtual reality-based exercises found to reduce depression and anxiety among individuals treated with hemodialysis

NIH awards $18 million to develop novel chikungunya vaccine

Reversing β-cell failure: A promising approach for type 2 diabetes treatment

Researchers discover cause of cholesteatomas

Can genome editing transform ocular disease treatment?

CDC report highlights the gaps in care of hepatitis C treatment

Moderna vaccine linked to lower risk of adverse events in older adults

New drug shows promise for treating chronic neuropathic pain

Review studies relationships between vitamin E intake or circulating α-tocopherol and various health outcomes

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

New research sheds light on gut-kidney axis in diabetes and diabetic nephropathy

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