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Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

1 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

CDC announces winners of the 2022 REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce two winners of the 2022 REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge.

1 Aug 2022

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

A new study assessed the safety of the oral administration of Molnupiravir to elderly patients––aged 80 or older, hospitalized with COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find decline in life expectancy among Native Americans due to COVID-19

Native Americans experienced disproportionately high rates of deaths from COVID-19 due to poverty, crowded housing, high rates of chronic disease, employment in frontline jobs, and limited access to quality health care.

1 Aug 2022

Five key pain management approaches can help children's recovery and resilience after injury

Like it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching children about pain when they're young can help them better understand and respond to pain when they're older.

1 Aug 2022

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

The National Institutes of Health has updated its Strategic Plan for NIH Research to Cure Hepatitis B, a roadmap for ending the hepatitis B epidemic, focused on developing a cure as well as improved strategies for vaccination, screening and follow-up care.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find sex differences in the care of chronic kidney disease

Women with reduced kidney function received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease to a less extent than men in the same situation.

1 Aug 2022

Experiences of racism linked to lower memory scores, worse cognition in midlife and old age

Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutional racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age, especially among Black individuals, according to studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

1 Aug 2022

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years.

1 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Researchers evaluated viral mutations in two patients with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

How long can cognitive impairment persist after hospitalization due to COVID-19?

In a new study, researchers examined the aspects of cognitive impairment after hospitalization due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

1 Aug 2022

Persistent loss of smell due to COVID-19 may better predict long-term cognitive, functional impairment

New insights into factors that may predict, increase or protect against the impact of COVID-19 and the pandemic on memory and thinking skills were revealed by multiple studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

31 Jul 2022

The antimicrobial properties of tea tree and hemp seed oils

Researchers compare the antimicrobial activity of hemp seed oil and tea tree oil products against pathogenic bacteria.

31 Jul 2022

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

A new study discusses the utility of CBD in treating the inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19

31 Jul 2022

Study reveals sex differences in detection, monitoring, and management of chronic kidney disease in Sweden

New research published in JASN reveals profound sex differences in the detection, monitoring, and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Sweden.

31 Jul 2022

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Hypertension more than doubles the risk of hospitalization related to Omicron infection, even in people who are fully vaccinated and boosted, according to a new study led by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

29 Jul 2022

Higher insulin dose is positively linked with cancer incidence, study finds

Dr. Yuanjie Mao has led a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology looking at the correlation between daily insulin dose and cancer incidence (the number of new cases) among patients with type 1 diabetes, finding that higher insulin dose is positively associated with cancer incidence and that the association is stronger among those with insulin resistance.

29 Jul 2022

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Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

CDC announces winners of the 2022 REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

Researchers find decline in life expectancy among Native Americans due to COVID-19

Five key pain management approaches can help children's recovery and resilience after injury

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

Researchers find sex differences in the care of chronic kidney disease

Experiences of racism linked to lower memory scores, worse cognition in midlife and old age

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

How long can cognitive impairment persist after hospitalization due to COVID-19?

Persistent loss of smell due to COVID-19 may better predict long-term cognitive, functional impairment

The antimicrobial properties of tea tree and hemp seed oils

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

Study reveals sex differences in detection, monitoring, and management of chronic kidney disease in Sweden

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Higher insulin dose is positively linked with cancer incidence, study finds

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