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Exposure to wildfire smoke associated with spontaneous preterm birth

The detrimental effects of poor air quality on a person's health are well documented. In pregnant people, research has shown that poor air quality, such as smog, can lead to a number of adverse outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB), one of the leading causes of infant mortality in the United States as well as globally. PTB is defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy.

13 Feb 2023

Montana’s tax-exempt hospitals oppose increased oversight by state officials

Nonprofit hospitals are fighting Montana's attempt to boost oversight of the ways they claim they provide benefits to their communities in exchange for millions of dollars in tax breaks.

13 Feb 2023

Long-term caloric restriction has a small effect on the DNA methylation measure of the pace of aging

Researchers assessed the impact of caloric restriction on biological aging among the comprehensive assessment of the long-term effects of reducing the intake of energy (CALERIE) randomized controlled trial participants.

13 Feb 2023

Vaccine efficacy and booster dose combinations among 18.9 million adults in the early phase of Omicron

A new study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases aimed to determine the relative vaccine effectiveness (rVE) in three different recipient cohorts, those who received the Ad26.COV2.S vaccine followed by Ad26.COV2.S booster, those who received the Ad26.COV2.S vaccine followed by an mRNA booster, and those who received two doses of an mRNA vaccine followed by an mRNA booster.

12 Feb 2023

UQ-led research effort secures almost $8 million to develop an mRNA Strep A vaccine

A University of Queensland-led research effort to develop an mRNA vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) has secured almost $8 million in philanthropic funding.

10 Feb 2023

Lancet Series outlines baby formula companies' exploitative marketing playbook to sell products

This is amongst the findings of the 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding, which comprises three papers launched in South Africa on 10 February and in the UK on 8 February.

10 Feb 2023

Statewide analysis of deaths in Florida associated with cannabis use

In the United States, 49.6 million Americans ages 12 and older used cannabis or marijuana in 2020. More than 5.4 million Americans are medical cannabis patients.

10 Feb 2023

Pancreatic cancer rates are rising rapidly among younger women, study confirms

In a large-scale nationwide study, investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have confirmed that rates of pancreatic cancer are rising – and are rising faster among younger women, particularly Black women, than among men of the same age. Their

10 Feb 2023

Study: About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no immediate rehabilitation

About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no type of rehabilitation during the three months after their stroke, according to a University of Michigan study.

10 Feb 2023

TikTok: a missed opportunity by health professionals to provide accurate weight loss information?

A new Public Health study analyzed the 100 most trending TikTok videos related to weight loss.

10 Feb 2023

Public health agencies turn to locals to extend reach into immigrant communities

When covid-19 vaccines became available, Colorado public health officials initially relied on mass vaccination events publicized through Facebook, email, and texts, and required Coloradans to book appointments online.

10 Feb 2023

Era of ‘free’ covid vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Time is running out for free-to-consumer covid vaccines, at-home test kits, and even some treatments.

10 Feb 2023

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, finds a Canadian study published by The BMJ today.

9 Feb 2023

Assessing the zoonotic potential of different coronaviruses in hedgehogs, moles and shrews

Researchers examine the phylogenetic relationships between Eulipotyphla coronaviruses and related coronaviruses.

9 Feb 2023

Study receives $3.3 million grant to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people with anxiety or depression

A $3.3 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will fund innovative new research to address high levels of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among individuals with symptoms of anxiety or depression.

9 Feb 2023

Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

If watching animals feast on human blood for 30-plus hours isn't your idea of fun, don't worry. The robot can do it.

9 Feb 2023

Researcher contextualizes a study on IgG4 anti-Spike levels after repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

A researchers emphasized the need to reconsider mRNA COVID-19 vaccination strategies in the future,

9 Feb 2023

Complete Genomics drops genome sequencing price to sub $100 at AGBT general meeting

Complete Genomics Inc., a global life science tools leader and subsidiary of MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), today launched new revolutionary products and prices at Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting.

From Complete Genomics 9 Feb 2023

Complete Genomics Drops Genome Sequencing Price to Sub $100 at AGBT General Meeting

From Complete Genomics 9 Feb 2023

‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future

Driving through the industrial outskirts of Sacramento, a stretch of warehouses, wholesale suppliers, truck centers, and auto repair shops northeast of downtown, it's hard to square California's $18 billion investment in homeless services with the roadside misery.

9 Feb 2023

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Exposure to wildfire smoke associated with spontaneous preterm birth

Montana’s tax-exempt hospitals oppose increased oversight by state officials

Long-term caloric restriction has a small effect on the DNA methylation measure of the pace of aging

Vaccine efficacy and booster dose combinations among 18.9 million adults in the early phase of Omicron

UQ-led research effort secures almost $8 million to develop an mRNA Strep A vaccine

Lancet Series outlines baby formula companies' exploitative marketing playbook to sell products

Statewide analysis of deaths in Florida associated with cannabis use

Pancreatic cancer rates are rising rapidly among younger women, study confirms

Study: About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no immediate rehabilitation

TikTok: a missed opportunity by health professionals to provide accurate weight loss information?

Public health agencies turn to locals to extend reach into immigrant communities

Era of ‘free’ covid vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Assessing the zoonotic potential of different coronaviruses in hedgehogs, moles and shrews

Study receives $3.3 million grant to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people with anxiety or depression

Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

Researcher contextualizes a study on IgG4 anti-Spike levels after repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Complete Genomics drops genome sequencing price to sub $100 at AGBT general meeting

Complete Genomics Drops Genome Sequencing Price to Sub $100 at AGBT General Meeting

‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future

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