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Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health by modulating markers linked to obesity and disease, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

30 Nov 2023

Study highlights importance of HIV prevention for migrants in EU/EEA

Across the 30 countries of the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), 22,995 new HIV diagnoses were reported in 2022.

30 Nov 2023

People using ADHD medicines for a long time may have higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

A large proportion of patients who start taking ADHD medication, especially young adults, stop within the first year.

29 Nov 2023

Public health workers faced unprecedented threats during COVID-19 pandemic

While doctors and nurses were hailed as the frontline heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic, their counterparts in public health were experiencing threats.

28 Nov 2023

Latest scientific findings provide new insights into heart and stroke health

More than 4,000 abstracts were presented during the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023 and Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023, held earlier this month in Philadelphia.

28 Nov 2023

Personalized lifestyle changes delay memory loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's

As more medications move toward federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente Washington has found that personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss for higher-risk older adults.

28 Nov 2023

New statement highlights gaps in knowledge of post-cardiac arrest care

A new consensus statement from the American Heart Association Emergency and Cardiovascular Care Committee and the Neurocritical Care Society calls for more research to address areas of post-cardiac arrest care that have limited research.

28 Nov 2023

Study suggests a complex metabolic basis between alcohol consumption and CVD

A new study identified 60 alcohol-associated circulating metabolites, which appear to produce counteractive effects on the risk of heart disease.

27 Nov 2023

Personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay memory loss in older adults

Study shows cognitive improvements when participants keep active and socially engaged, control blood pressure and diabetes.

27 Nov 2023

Germany's potential billions in savings and health gains with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

A recent study in the journal PLoS Medicine examines the potential impact of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation in Germany. The research suggests that implementing a 20% tax on SSBs could lead to reduced sugar consumption, significant health benefits, and substantial societal savings, especially when extended to include fruit juices.

26 Nov 2023

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission have reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China.

24 Nov 2023

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

A new study in The BMJ explores how far vaccination averted PCC.

24 Nov 2023

Balancing health and economy: A new model to assess pandemic response strategies

In order to minimize the impact of a pandemic on the economy, which would be more effective: a lockdown or letting individuals spontaneously reduce their risk of infection?

23 Nov 2023

Anti-rheumatic drugs could have a preventive effect on autoimmune thyroid disease

Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observational study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

22 Nov 2023

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

22 Nov 2023

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Epidemiology of head injuries in pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents.

22 Nov 2023

Call for improved data sharing practices in the pharmaceutical industry

Development of potential or improved anti-cancer treatments are being blocked or slowed down by lack of transparency in data sharing between pharmaceutical companies and research groups, according to cancer clinicians, researchers and consumers.

21 Nov 2023

Experts recommend genomics for tackling antimicrobial resistance, outline key strategies for effective surveillance

The Lancet Microbe article summarizes discussions by the Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug-resistant Infections Consortium on using genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, highlighting its benefits and challenges and providing key recommendations for effective implementation.

20 Nov 2023

AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomes

A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has used an AI-based approach to uncover underlying patterns among the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, termed social determinants of health (SDoH), and then linked each pattern to children's health outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine.

20 Nov 2023

Epidemiology News and Research

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Study highlights importance of HIV prevention for migrants in EU/EEA

People using ADHD medicines for a long time may have higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

Public health workers faced unprecedented threats during COVID-19 pandemic

Latest scientific findings provide new insights into heart and stroke health

Personalized lifestyle changes delay memory loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's

New statement highlights gaps in knowledge of post-cardiac arrest care

Study suggests a complex metabolic basis between alcohol consumption and CVD

Personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay memory loss in older adults

Germany's potential billions in savings and health gains with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

Balancing health and economy: A new model to assess pandemic response strategies

Anti-rheumatic drugs could have a preventive effect on autoimmune thyroid disease

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Call for improved data sharing practices in the pharmaceutical industry

Experts recommend genomics for tackling antimicrobial resistance, outline key strategies for effective surveillance

AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomes

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

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