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Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

There have been numerous studies showing how olive oil affects pregnancy. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research, evidence was gathered for its effects on fetomaternal outcomes. The results are interesting, suggesting a protective effect on these outcomes.

3 Jan 2023

COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

A study of children and adolescents who received a COVID-19 vaccination following multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) found that there were no reports of serious complications including myocarditis or MIS-C reoccurrence.

3 Jan 2023

Women have greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, research shows

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub and MedUni Vienna analyzed 180,034 patients with diabetes mellitus and found evidence that women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men - particularly during perimenopause.

3 Jan 2023

How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

Researchers characterized the burden of post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [PASC] in community-dwelling individuals.

3 Jan 2023

Why do some people develop persistent lung sequelae after severe COVID-19?

Clinical presentation following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ranges from mild self-limiting illness to severe respiratory failure. Many studies have analyzed the early acute phases of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19), but few focused on the longer-term sequelae following infection.

2 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

As a chronic pro-inflammatory disease, obesity is closely associated with the development of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers. Obesity is now a major concern for public health.

30 Dec 2022

Study suggests a strategy for preventing the progression of chronic leukemia to aggressive disease

A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests a strategy for preventing a chronic, slow-growing type of blood cancer from progressing to an aggressive form of leukemia.

29 Dec 2022

Human cortical organoids implanted in mice establish functional connectivity and respond to sensory stimuli

A team of engineers and neuroscientists has demonstrated for the first time that human brain organoids implanted in mice have established functional connectivity to the animals' cortex and responded to external sensory stimuli.

29 Dec 2022

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Researchers explored the correlation between a Mediterranean diet pattern and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

29 Dec 2022

Singing-based group rehabilitation can support communication and speech production of stroke patients

Language function and the psychosocial wellbeing of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based rehabilitation. Group intervention provides opportunities for peer support while being simultaneously cost-effective.

29 Dec 2022

Unraveling the biology of senescent cells and healthy aging

Multiple researchers at the Jackson Laboratory are taking part in an ambitious research program spanning several top research institutions to study senescent cells.

29 Dec 2022

All patients with rheumatic disorders recommended to receive pneumococcal vaccine

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatic conditions are more at risk for complications and death from pneumonia, meningitis, and other bacterial infections, yet most have not been vaccinated against infection.

29 Dec 2022

Sarunashi juice and its constituting component help prevent and reduce lung cancer in mice

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe. Among all the cancers, lung cancer has one of the lowest five-year survival rates.

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

Wafer-thin device could drastically alter the course of treatment for Type 1 diabetes

A quarter-sized device created at Houston Methodist could drastically alter the course of treatment for Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that impacts millions of Americans and does not have a cure.

27 Dec 2022

Discovery could pave the way for developing therapies to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

UT Southwestern immunologists have uncovered a key pathogenic event prompted by obesity that can trigger severe forms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and potential liver failure.

27 Dec 2022

An estimated 19 million US adults living with long-COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, a team of researchers examined the risk factors and prevalence and impact of long coronavirus disease (COVID) among a representative sample of adults in the United States (U.S.) and reported that close to 19 million U.S. adults suffer from long COVID.

26 Dec 2022

Mouse study unravels mechanisms by which the brain consolidates remote fear memories

A remote fear memory is a memory of traumatic events that occurred in the distant past - a few months to decades ago.

23 Dec 2022

Targeting Piezo2 could provide new avenue for treating chronic pain related to gastrointestinal disorders

Targeting a receptor responsible for our sense of touch and temperature, which researchers have now found to be present in our colon, could provide a new avenue for treating chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.

23 Dec 2022

Chronic News and Research

Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

Women have greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, research shows

How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

Why do some people develop persistent lung sequelae after severe COVID-19?

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

Study suggests a strategy for preventing the progression of chronic leukemia to aggressive disease

Human cortical organoids implanted in mice establish functional connectivity and respond to sensory stimuli

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Singing-based group rehabilitation can support communication and speech production of stroke patients

Unraveling the biology of senescent cells and healthy aging

All patients with rheumatic disorders recommended to receive pneumococcal vaccine

Sarunashi juice and its constituting component help prevent and reduce lung cancer in mice

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

Wafer-thin device could drastically alter the course of treatment for Type 1 diabetes

Discovery could pave the way for developing therapies to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

An estimated 19 million US adults living with long-COVID

Mouse study unravels mechanisms by which the brain consolidates remote fear memories

Targeting Piezo2 could provide new avenue for treating chronic pain related to gastrointestinal disorders

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