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Study: Prevalence of disabilities among older Americans is much lower than a decade earlier

The prevalence of disabilities among American adults aged 65 and older is much lower than it was for the same age group a decade earlier, according to a nationally representative study published online in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

5 Feb 2023

Deletion of a tumor suppressor gene promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) discovered that somatic deletion of a tumor suppressor gene AKTIP promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy.

3 Feb 2023

Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that age-related accumulation of abdominal fat is associated with lower muscle density.

3 Feb 2023

Low-grade inflammation may cause early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents

Early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents may be caused by low-grade inflammation, a paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology concludes.

3 Feb 2023

New EU project aims to make a radical change in the European food system

The University of Copenhagen is leading a comprehensive new EU project, CLEVERFOOD, that will facilitate a society-wide mobilization of European citizens to transform the European food system that benefits climate, sustainability, biodiversity and public health.

3 Feb 2023

An automated platform to compile COVID-19 research

Researchers describe the development and utility of this COVID-19 research collection and analysis platform.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers explore mass gatherings and COVID-19 transmission

A recent study examines how mass gatherings in Hong Kong were associated with the local transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Feb 2023

What are the existing support models for caregivers and patients with long COVID?

Researchers presented existing data on support models for the post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID patients and their caretakers.

3 Feb 2023

Montana lawmakers seek more information about governor’s HEART fund

A fund championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to fill gaps in Montana's substance use and behavioral health treatment programs has spent $5.2 million since last year as the state waits for an additional $19 million in federal funding.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers document link between higher risk of maternal mortality and sickle cell disease

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have further documented an association between a substantially higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality among those with the inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD) compared to those without it.

3 Feb 2023

Au revoir, public health emergency

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KHN's weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book "Health Care Politics and Policy A to Z," now in its third edition.

2 Feb 2023

Intensive blood pressure treatment may lead to positive change in brain structures linked with brain health

Among people who received more intensive treatment for high blood pressure, evaluations of MRI scans indicated a positive change in brain structures involved in its ability to clear toxins and other byproducts, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Understanding the mechanism of bedaquiline resistance in Mycobacterium marinum

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. As infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are rapidly increasing globally, a need exists for developing novel antibiotics and discovering the mechanism of resistance

2 Feb 2023

Experts outline NIH's COVID-19 research response

Leaders from the National Institutes of Health and partner organizations outline NIH's COVID-19 research response in a policy forum in the journal Science.

2 Feb 2023

Adoption of electric cars associated with reductions in air pollution and respiratory problems

Electric vehicles are widely hailed as a key way to mitigate climate change through reduced emissions, but research on the dual benefits of reduced air pollution and improved health has been largely hypothetical.

2 Feb 2023

UVA researchers discover genes responsible for the development of coronary artery disease

University of Virginia researchers and their collaborators have identified genes that play key roles in the development of coronary artery disease, the No. 1 cause of death worldwide.

2 Feb 2023

Lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker may be a target to reduce stroke risk in Black adults

Researchers have identified a lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker called gluconic acid that is associated with high blood pressure, increased risk of ischemic stroke, eating a Southern diet, lower level of education and lack of exercise, among Black adults, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Food swamp environments associated with greater odds of stroke among adults 50 and older

Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Effect of risk communication format on COVID-19 vaccine-related risks

In a recent study published in Healthcare, researchers investigated the association between risk-communication format and perceived coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine-related risks.

2 Feb 2023

Exploring long- and short-term mortalities among COVID-19 patients

Researchers assessed the longer- and short-term all-cause mortalities among severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected patients.

2 Feb 2023

Public Health News and Research

Study: Prevalence of disabilities among older Americans is much lower than a decade earlier

Deletion of a tumor suppressor gene promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy

Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

Low-grade inflammation may cause early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents

New EU project aims to make a radical change in the European food system

An automated platform to compile COVID-19 research

Researchers explore mass gatherings and COVID-19 transmission

What are the existing support models for caregivers and patients with long COVID?

Montana lawmakers seek more information about governor’s HEART fund

Researchers document link between higher risk of maternal mortality and sickle cell disease

Au revoir, public health emergency

Intensive blood pressure treatment may lead to positive change in brain structures linked with brain health

Understanding the mechanism of bedaquiline resistance in Mycobacterium marinum

Experts outline NIH's COVID-19 research response

Adoption of electric cars associated with reductions in air pollution and respiratory problems

UVA researchers discover genes responsible for the development of coronary artery disease

Lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker may be a target to reduce stroke risk in Black adults

Food swamp environments associated with greater odds of stroke among adults 50 and older

Effect of risk communication format on COVID-19 vaccine-related risks

Exploring long- and short-term mortalities among COVID-19 patients

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