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Exploring links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental illness

In two recent articles published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, Sharon Hunter, PhD, an associate professor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, and M. Camille Hoffman, MD, MSc, an associate professor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, along with their research group, have uncovered a potential link between choline deficiency in Black pregnant women in the United States and increased risk of developmental and behavioral issues that can evolve into mental illness later in their children's lives.

7 Jul 2021

Experts offer guidance on diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children

Myocarditis in children is a rare yet challenging condition to treat. Diagnosis and treatment includes multiple options, and many cases of myocarditis resolve on their own, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, "Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis in Children," published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship journal.

7 Jul 2021

Will the US’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign be undermined by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern?

New research from Arizona State University, USA, uses a novel mathematical model to predict the impact of vaccination and vaccine-induced cross-protection on the B.1.1.7 variant and other SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in the US as of June 2021. The study has been published in medRxiv* preprint server, while it undergoes peer review.

7 Jul 2021

As covid vaccinations slow, parts of the US remain far behind 70% goal

July Fourth was not the celebration President Joe Biden had hoped for, as far as protecting more Americans with a coronavirus vaccine.

7 Jul 2021

Study explores the intersection of culture and health among Mexican women and children

As we move through life, our bodies get older. Aging is inevitable, but how fast it happens can vary considerably. Physical and environmental stressors can accelerate the process, and culture may interact with biology in ways that are not fully explored.

7 Jul 2021

Vaccinate big cats? New report shows SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infecting endangered lions

There is evidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infecting animals such as ferrets, fruit bats, and cats. New research led by Vijendra Pal Singh from the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Disease in India suggests it might be time to vaccinate the big cats as well. Their report details SARS-CoV-2 infection in nine Asiatic lions caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant (B.1.617.2).

7 Jul 2021

Doctors advise against off-label use of new Alzheimer's medicine for cerebral amyloid angiopathy

A novel therapy recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for patients with Alzheimer's disease amid considerable controversy should not be prescribed by physicians off-label for cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a similar cerebrovascular condition, according to Steven Greenberg, MD, PhD, director of the Hemorrhagic Stroke Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and president of the International Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Association (ICAAA).

7 Jul 2021

Plant compounds inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E in vitro

A group of researchers recently discussed their findings that a group of plant flavonols and dihydroflavonols exhibit antiviral efficacy against both SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E.

6 Jul 2021

Many US adults report an unmet need for mental health counseling during the pandemic

A new national study published in Psychiatric Services finds that over a quarter of US adults with depression or anxiety symptoms reported needing mental health counseling but were not able to access it during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Jul 2021

Forensic Discrimination of Contamination from Food Wrap Plastics

BioChromato report how their ionRocket sample preparation device, used in combination with Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART®-MS) provides a powerful new method capable of identifying and discriminating between different sources of plastic films used for food processing and packaging.

From BioChromato Inc. 6 Jul 2021

School-based mindfulness improves sleep quality in children

A new study exploring the benefits of mindfulness showed that children slept 74 minutes more on average after starting basic mindfulness exercises at school.

6 Jul 2021

COVID-19's long-term effects on chemosensory functions

A group of Canadian researchers has recently conducted a comprehensive study investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19.

5 Jul 2021

Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches

Migraine is one of the largest causes of disability in the world. Existing treatments are often not enough to offer full relief for patients.

2 Jul 2021

New open-source camera system captures the mouse's view of natural environment

Researchers based in Munich and Tuebingen have developed an open-source camera system that images natural habitats as they appear to rodents.

2 Jul 2021

The use of flavonoids as antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers in Iran have undertaken a comprehensive review of flavonoids and their antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2.

2 Jul 2021

California lawmakers push feds to allow a therapy that pays meth users to abstain

In his multiple attempts to overcome a methamphetamine addiction that ground through two decades of his life, Tyrone Clifford Jr. remembers well the closest he came. "The most success I had," he said, "is when my dealer was in jail."

2 Jul 2021

Experts reveal ways of dealing with fear and provide scope for confidence

Terrorism, climate change and now a pandemic - worries and fears shape the everyday lives of many people. The latest issue of the Science Magazine BfR2GO from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is dedicated to fear, while at the same time embarking on a search for confidence. Scientists from many spheres have their chance to speak and categorize the concepts in a clear way.

2 Jul 2021

Food News and Research

Exploring links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental illness

Experts offer guidance on diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children

Will the US’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign be undermined by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern?

As covid vaccinations slow, parts of the US remain far behind 70% goal

Study explores the intersection of culture and health among Mexican women and children

Vaccinate big cats? New report shows SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infecting endangered lions

Doctors advise against off-label use of new Alzheimer's medicine for cerebral amyloid angiopathy

Plant compounds inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E in vitro

Many US adults report an unmet need for mental health counseling during the pandemic

Forensic Discrimination of Contamination from Food Wrap Plastics

School-based mindfulness improves sleep quality in children

COVID-19's long-term effects on chemosensory functions

Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches

New open-source camera system captures the mouse's view of natural environment

The use of flavonoids as antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

California lawmakers push feds to allow a therapy that pays meth users to abstain

Experts reveal ways of dealing with fear and provide scope for confidence

Increased agriculture production linked to unhealthy diets and increased emissions

Mustard seed, wall rocket and turmeric extracts show potential against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Declining sense of smell among older adults is more complex than previously believed

Understanding cultivated meat and its global potential eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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