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Novel small molecule oral antiviral could be a game-changer in the fight against future pandemics

Obeldesivir (GS-5245), a novel investigational small molecule oral antiviral, represents a new tool in the ongoing effort to prepare for future pandemics.

4 Jun 2024

Airplane noise exposure tied to higher BMI and cardiometabolic diseases

A new study found that people who were exposed to higher levels of noise from aircraft were more likely to have a higher body mass index, an indicator for obesity that can lead to stroke or hypertension.

3 Jun 2024

Statins found to prevent chronic inflammation-related cancers by inhibiting interleukin-33

The effects of statins via inhibition of interleukin 33 (IL-33).

3 Jun 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to insomnia risk

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be associated with the insomnia experienced by an estimated one third of adults.

1 Jun 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality risk in women

Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital identified and assessed underlying mechanisms that may explain the Mediterranean diet's 23 percent reduction in all-cause mortality risk for American women.

31 May 2024

Wake Forest researchers to study bone health post-bariatric surgery with $1.5 million NIH grant

Researchers at Wake Forest University of School of Medicine have received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study bone microarchitecture in patients following bariatric surgery.

30 May 2024

Three-year study shows lingering effects of COVID-19

New findings on long COVID - long-term effects on health experienced by many who have had COVID-19 - present a good-news, bad-news situation, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.

30 May 2024

Inexpensive “duckbill” N95 becomes the champion in COVID-19 mask effectiveness

In a head-to-head comparison of masks worn by people with active COVID-19, the inexpensive "duckbill" N95 came out on top, stopping 98% of COVID-19 particles in the breath of infected people from escaping into the air.

30 May 2024

Pregnant women less likely to suffer long COVID, study finds

A new study in EClinicalMedicine found that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is linked to a lower risk of developing post-acute sequelae (PASC) compared to infection outside of pregnancy.

29 May 2024

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that heart-healthy lifestyle factors are linked to younger biological age and lower cardiovascular disease risk through DNA methylation.

29 May 2024

Addressing local dynamics in rubella vaccination policy

When public health officials make policies about when and how vaccination programs are implemented, they must weigh the benefits and risks of how infectious diseases spread throughout the country.

29 May 2024

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 May 2024

New national program aims to address loneliness among adolescents

Social prescriptions for activities such as gardening, fishing, attending museums, as well arts & sports clubs are to be offered to children and adolescents who report high levels of loneliness or low community connection as part of a new four-year project led by UCL researchers.

28 May 2024

New frontiers in medicine: COVID-19 lessons push for multidisciplinary collaboration

Researchers highlight the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in medicine, especially in addressing transmissible illnesses, precision medicine, and data science, as learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 May 2024

Study reveals common yet overlooked mystical experiences impact well-being

Researchers found that emergent phenomena (EP) from practices like meditation and mindfulness are common and can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, highlighting the need for better clinical support.

26 May 2024

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but without diabetes.

25 May 2024

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

Barrow Neurological Institute has opened a new cutting-edge research center that is expected to revolutionize neurological research and expand Phoenix's research footprint into the areas of environmental neurology and health equity.

24 May 2024

Clues from bird flu’s ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas Panhandle

In early February, dairy farmers in the Texas Panhandle began to notice sick cattle. The buzz soon reached Darren Turley, executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen: "They said there is something moving from herd to herd."

23 May 2024

Location, race and insurance status play key role in early-stage versus late-stage cancer diagnosis

Location, race and insurance status play a significant part in the odds of a patient being diagnosed with early-stage or late-stage cancer, according to a detailed medical records analysis of more than 94,000 patients with cancer by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

22 May 2024

UCSF to lead first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans

UC San Francisco researchers have received $12.45 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to lead the first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans, a highly diverse yet understudied group.

22 May 2024