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People diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency more likely to stop smoking, study shows

New research shows that people diagnosed with a genetic condition, called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), are far more likely to stop smoking and therefore prevent the development of lung disease.

3 Mar 2021

Higher life satisfaction associated with positive health and well-being outcomes

New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioral health.

3 Mar 2021

First detailed images of newborn babies' lungs captured at birth

Researchers have captured the first detailed images of newborn babies' lungs as they take their first breaths.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to intense interest in the various manifestations of the infection, including its neurological features. A compact summation by researchers across the UK of what is known at present about this facet of the disease is presented in a new paper.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers examine long-term immune responses following COVID-19 across clinically diverse cohort

A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, discusses the different aspects of long-term immune responses in a wide sample of patients, as well as how they vary in clinical severity and sequelae.

3 Mar 2021

Semaglutide drug also helps diabetic patients lose body weight, shows study

A drug approved for diabetes has now been shown to also help patients with diabetes lose on average 10 percent of their body weight, UT Southwestern reports in a landmark international study.

3 Mar 2021

Muscle strength associated with reduced COVID-19 hospitalization in older adults

Exercising more than once a week after 50 years of age is linked to a 60% lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization. An international team of researchers has found that physical activity involving muscle training can be protective against severe infection.

3 Mar 2021

COVID-19 disrupts heart muscle contraction, may lead to heart failure

Since early in the pandemic, COVID-19 has been associated with heart problems, including reduced ability to pump blood and abnormal heart rhythms.

3 Mar 2021

Study: The pandemic has worsened the condition of 70% of people with chronic pain

The pandemic has impacted significantly on people who suffer chronic pain. A study performed by the eHealth Lab, a research group affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya's eHealth Center, has shown that 70% of the people with chronic pain have seen their condition worsen in terms of severity, frequency of episodes and interference in their daily activities.

2 Mar 2021

Successful SARS-CoV-2 vaccination hinges on non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccine deployment strategies

A thought-provoking new study server discusses the factors that determine the successful use of available vaccines to mitigate incidence and mortality rates for COVID-19.

2 Mar 2021

Study shows asthma mediator IL-13 prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a paper published on the bioRxiv preprint server, researchers reported the results on whether IL-13 expression in asthma patients reduces their susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Mar 2021

Emerging protein-based immunotherapies could lead to highly effective cancer treatments

In a new commentary for the journal Science, an associate vice president for research at The University of Texas at Arlington argues that emerging protein-based immunotherapies could lead to highly effective "off-the-shelf" cancer treatments for more patients.

1 Mar 2021

School-based cavity prevention program reduces health disparities, brings dental care to children

A school-based cavity prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced cavities by more than 50 percent, according to a study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

1 Mar 2021

Protein kinase inhibitors could help treat immunodeficiency in HIV patients

HIV infections are treated with antiviral drugs which effectively prevent the disease from developing. While pharmacological HIV therapy has advanced considerably, the virus cannot be entirely eliminated from the body with currently available drugs.

1 Mar 2021

New paper discusses how smoking may affect risk for COVID-19

A new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society discusses how smoking may affect risk for COVID-19 and the types of research that are needed to better understand the link between smoking and COVID-19 risk.

1 Mar 2021

Connecticut is doling out vaccines based strictly on age. It’s simpler, but is it fair?

With Covid vaccines expected to remain scarce into early spring, Connecticut has scrapped its complicated plans to prioritize immunizations for people under 65 with certain chronic conditions and front-line workers. Instead, the state will primarily base eligibility on age.

1 Mar 2021

Study: Eating the right '5-a-day' mix of fruits and vegetables is likely optimal amount for longer life

Studies representing nearly 2 million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for longer life, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

1 Mar 2021

Chronic News and Research

People diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency more likely to stop smoking, study shows

Higher life satisfaction associated with positive health and well-being outcomes

First detailed images of newborn babies' lungs captured at birth

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

Researchers examine long-term immune responses following COVID-19 across clinically diverse cohort

Semaglutide drug also helps diabetic patients lose body weight, shows study

Muscle strength associated with reduced COVID-19 hospitalization in older adults

COVID-19 disrupts heart muscle contraction, may lead to heart failure

Study: The pandemic has worsened the condition of 70% of people with chronic pain

Successful SARS-CoV-2 vaccination hinges on non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccine deployment strategies

Study shows asthma mediator IL-13 prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection

Emerging protein-based immunotherapies could lead to highly effective cancer treatments

School-based cavity prevention program reduces health disparities, brings dental care to children

Protein kinase inhibitors could help treat immunodeficiency in HIV patients

New paper discusses how smoking may affect risk for COVID-19

Connecticut is doling out vaccines based strictly on age. It’s simpler, but is it fair?

Study: Eating the right '5-a-day' mix of fruits and vegetables is likely optimal amount for longer life

Could a diet high in carbohydrates increase your risk of heart disease?

Researchers review data related to high number of cancer deaths in China

Biomarkers in the blood can predict severe outcomes in COVID-19 patients

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