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For many low-income families, getting formula has always been a strain

Miracle Abbott became pregnant during her junior year at the University of South Carolina Upstate.

3 Jun 2022

A non-coding RNA molecule regulates mitochondrial gene expression in human cells, study shows

A new study published in the journal Cell shows that a non-coding RNA molecule regulates mitochondrial gene expression in human cells.

2 Jun 2022

NIH sponsors the trial of monoclonal antibody to prevent asthma exacerbations in urban youth

The National Institutes of Health has launched a clinical trial testing whether a monoclonal antibody, dupilumab, can reduce asthma attacks and improve lung function and asthma symptoms in children with poorly controlled allergic asthma who live in low-income urban neighborhoods.

2 Jun 2022

The effectiveness of nirmatrelvir therapy for preventing mortality and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in high-risk patients during the Omicron surge

Researchers evaluated how effective nirmatrelvir is in preventing COVID-19-associated death and hospitalization in high-risk patients.

2 Jun 2022

Computer glitches and human error still causing insurance headaches for Californians

Since California expanded health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a large number of people have been mistakenly bounced between Covered California, the state's marketplace for those who buy their own insurance, and Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program for low-income residents.

2 Jun 2022

Nectar of common plants could be used to help fight Leishmania infections

The nectar of common plants such as sunflower contain bioactive agents that can inhibit the growth of Leishmania and could be used to help fight the potentially fatal disease caused by the parasite, say researchers.

2 Jun 2022

Collaborative effort uncovers a new type of triterpenes

A remarkable discovery and collaborative effort have revealed a new type of triterpenes, a group of organic compounds which are an important source of many medicines.

1 Jun 2022

Study: Pregnant women’s exposure to chemicals increased considerably in the last decade

Pregnant women’s exposures to chemicals increased considerably in the last decade, according to a recently published study.

1 Jun 2022

Microgravity culture during spaceflight enhances microbial infection process in 3D intestinal models

Infectious microbes have evolved sophisticated means to invade host cells, outwit the body's defenses and cause disease.

1 Jun 2022

Scientists develop new technology to solve common surgical problem of nerve damage

A research collaboration including scientists from Oregon State University has developed a new technology to help surgeons know where a patient's nerves are, lessening the chance of nerve damage.

1 Jun 2022

Deadly drug overdose rates among Black people more than doubles in Kentucky

The rate of deadly drug overdoses among Black people in Kentucky more than doubled from 2016 to 2020, according to a new analysis by University of Kentucky researchers.

1 Jun 2022

Study reveals the prevalence and determinants of eating problems among older home care clients

Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

1 Jun 2022

People with food allergies less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, study finds

A National Institutes of Health-funded study has found that people with food allergies are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, than people without them. In addition, while previous research identified obesity as a risk factor for severe COVID-19, the new study has identified obesity and high body mass index (BMI) as associated with increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Jun 2022

Gene therapy for degenerative retinal disease has no safety concerns but fails to improve vision loss

A 28-patient phase 1 gene therapy clinical trial for the degenerative retinal disease Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) found no significant safety concerns; however, treatment failed to improve or slow vision loss, with even the highest dose. LHON affects the optic nerve, which carries visual signals from the light-sensing retina to the brain.

1 Jun 2022

Consuming about 3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lead to modest blood pressure reduction

About 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose to help lower blood pressure, according to a research review published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

1 Jun 2022

Tracking the emergence of potential drug-resistant mutations in SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Researchers hypothesized that the emergence of resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants can be anticipated by identifying possible escape mutations already present in the existing SARS-CoV-2 populations.

1 Jun 2022

‘Desperate situation’: States are housing high-needs foster kids in offices and hotels

Isela Perez entered the custody of Georgia's child welfare system at age 10. It happened after her father was deported and her mother left her and her brother alone in their home for two weeks, she said.

1 Jun 2022

Taco bowls and chicken curry: Medi-Cal delivers ready meals in grand health care experiment

Every Friday, Frances De Los Santos waits for a shipment of healthy, prepared meals to land on her front porch at the edge of the Mojave Desert.

1 Jun 2022

Parental cancer linked with greater chances of family-level food insecurity, financial worry for children

In a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greater likelihood of family-level food insecurity, financial worry about housing costs and other monthly bills, and transportation barriers to medical care for children in the United States.

31 May 2022

New study demonstrates the collapse of coalitions in microbial ecosystems

Government coalitions often dissolve when too many parties disagree on too many issues. Even if a coalition seems stable for some time, a small crisis can cause a chain reaction that eventually causes the system to collapse.

31 May 2022

Food News and Research

For many low-income families, getting formula has always been a strain

A non-coding RNA molecule regulates mitochondrial gene expression in human cells, study shows

NIH sponsors the trial of monoclonal antibody to prevent asthma exacerbations in urban youth

The effectiveness of nirmatrelvir therapy for preventing mortality and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in high-risk patients during the Omicron surge

Computer glitches and human error still causing insurance headaches for Californians

Nectar of common plants could be used to help fight Leishmania infections

Collaborative effort uncovers a new type of triterpenes

Study: Pregnant women’s exposure to chemicals increased considerably in the last decade

Microgravity culture during spaceflight enhances microbial infection process in 3D intestinal models

Scientists develop new technology to solve common surgical problem of nerve damage

Deadly drug overdose rates among Black people more than doubles in Kentucky

Study reveals the prevalence and determinants of eating problems among older home care clients

People with food allergies less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Gene therapy for degenerative retinal disease has no safety concerns but fails to improve vision loss

Consuming about 3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lead to modest blood pressure reduction

Tracking the emergence of potential drug-resistant mutations in SARS-CoV-2 proteins

‘Desperate situation’: States are housing high-needs foster kids in offices and hotels

Taco bowls and chicken curry: Medi-Cal delivers ready meals in grand health care experiment

Parental cancer linked with greater chances of family-level food insecurity, financial worry for children

New study demonstrates the collapse of coalitions in microbial ecosystems

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