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Cancer myths more likely to be endorsed by conspiracy believers

In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers assessed attitudes and beliefs toward cancer prevention among anti-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination individuals (anti-vaxxers), flat earth believers, and reptilian conspiracists.

28 Dec 2022

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

New research explores how probiotic-based therapy in conjunction with established treatment regimens can be an effective approach for combating gingivitis and periodontitis.

28 Dec 2022

Virus-only diet can fuel the physiological and population growth of an organism

Over a single day, in the placid waters of a single pond, a million virus particles might enter a single-celled organism known for the minuscule hairs, or cilia, that propel it through those waters.

27 Dec 2022

Improved targeting method personalizes MRI-guided HIFU for the treatment of tremor patients

UT Southwestern physicians have developed an improved targeting method, four-tract tractography, to personalize MRI-guided, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) used at UTSW to treat medication refractory tremor in essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease.

27 Dec 2022

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle disease that is prevalent worldwide. It can often lead to complications, such as diseases of the heart, and increased risk of death, but preventive measures, such as a healthy diet, can reduce these risks.

27 Dec 2022

When it comes to harvesting energy, some guts do it better than others

New research from the University of Copenhagen suggests that a portion of the Danish population has a composition of gut microbes that, on average, extracts more energy from food than the microbes in their fellow Danes' guts.

25 Dec 2022

Researchers develop a lateral flow test to reliably identify and quantify allergens in foods

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Universitat de València, and the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red sobre Enfermedades Raras has developed a lateral flow test that identifies and quantifies the level of allergens reliably in food with the help of a smartphone.

23 Dec 2022

Seasonal cooks’ secret sauce: Heaping nutrition and cultural zest

Oldways Ambassadors Brenda Atchison and Glorya Fernandez walked a KHN reporter through two cooking demonstrations to showcase modern takes on cultural classics — like a cold black-eyed pea salad just in time for the new year, and a garlicky dill mojo sauce served over spinach salad.

23 Dec 2022

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had a significantly lower risk of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy.

22 Dec 2022

Bivalent mRNA vaccine is moderately effective in preventing COVID-19

Researchers assesses the real-world efficacy of the novel bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.

22 Dec 2022

Survivors of gangs and gun violence, these women now help others navigate grief

When April Roby-Bell joined the Gangster Disciples in middle school, the street gang treated her like family when she felt abandoned by her own. She was looking for love, acceptance, and stability.

22 Dec 2022

Botox treatment may lessen anxiety

Botox, or Botulinum toxin, a medication derived from a bacterial toxin, is commonly injected to ease wrinkles, migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating and incontinence.

22 Dec 2022

Sotorasib achieves meaningful anticancer activity in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer

In the Phase I/II CodeBreaK 100 trial, the KRAS G12C inhibitor sotorasib achieved meaningful anticancer activity with an acceptable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

21 Dec 2022

Mutations responsible for common inherited heart condition corrected using CRISPR-Cas9 therapy

Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, UT Southwestern researchers corrected mutations responsible for a common inherited heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in human cells and a mouse model of the disease.

21 Dec 2022

Improving neuroplasticity hastens hearing among cochlear implant recipients

Kick-starting the brain's natural ability to adjust to new circumstances, known as neuroplasticity, improves how effectively a cochlear implant can restore hearing loss, a new study in deaf rats shows.

21 Dec 2022

Study provides insights into the coordinated dance of nerve and vascular cells

Nerve cells need a lot of energy and oxygen. They receive both through the blood. This is why nerve tissue is usually crisscrossed by a large number of blood vessels.

21 Dec 2022

Research highlights the health and well-being benefits of celebrations

Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research shows.

21 Dec 2022

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

As concerns about youth mental health, school shootings, and other forms of violence prompt more school systems to conduct mental health screenings, a UCR-led analysis is urging school officials to proceed with deference to student family, cultural, and community backgrounds.

21 Dec 2022

Review on nanoparticles usage for treating thrombosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers provided an overview of nanomedicine strategies to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-induced thrombosis.

21 Dec 2022

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Below is a brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts at UCLA Health.

21 Dec 2022

Food News and Research

Cancer myths more likely to be endorsed by conspiracy believers

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Virus-only diet can fuel the physiological and population growth of an organism

Improved targeting method personalizes MRI-guided HIFU for the treatment of tremor patients

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

When it comes to harvesting energy, some guts do it better than others

Researchers develop a lateral flow test to reliably identify and quantify allergens in foods

Seasonal cooks’ secret sauce: Heaping nutrition and cultural zest

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

Bivalent mRNA vaccine is moderately effective in preventing COVID-19

Survivors of gangs and gun violence, these women now help others navigate grief

Botox treatment may lessen anxiety

Sotorasib achieves meaningful anticancer activity in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer

Mutations responsible for common inherited heart condition corrected using CRISPR-Cas9 therapy

Improving neuroplasticity hastens hearing among cochlear implant recipients

Study provides insights into the coordinated dance of nerve and vascular cells

Research highlights the health and well-being benefits of celebrations

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

Review on nanoparticles usage for treating thrombosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

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Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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