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RSV vaccines would dramatically reduce disease burden if widely adopted like flu shots

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines recently approved for people 60 and older would dramatically reduce the disease's significant burden of illness and death in the United States if they were widely adopted like annual influenza vaccines, a new study has found.

2 Jan 2024

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

27 Dec 2023

Examining two serum biomarkers as early predictors of cognitive decline in women

Researchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in women in midlife, opening a potentially powerful path to noninvasive, earlier detection and interventions for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

21 Dec 2023

Study: Depression, anxiety and PTSD common among caregivers of severe stroke survivors

Stroke is an abrupt, devastating disease that instantly changes a person's life and has the potentially to cause lasting disability or death. However, the condition also has profound effects on the patient's loved ones -; who are often called to make difficult decisions quickly.

19 Dec 2023

Daily toothbrushing in hospitals linked to significant drop in pneumonia cases and ICU mortality rates

Study shows that daily toothbrushing significantly reduces the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), especially in mechanically ventilated patients, leading to shorter ICU stays and lower ICU mortality rates.

19 Dec 2023

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

Study analyzes nine years of data from Taco Bell restaurants, showing that nutritional menu labeling led to a 22-25% reduction in calories-per-transaction, supporting the effectiveness of the United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in promoting healthier dietary choices.

19 Dec 2023

Epidemiology News and Research

RSV vaccines would dramatically reduce disease burden if widely adopted like flu shots

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Examining two serum biomarkers as early predictors of cognitive decline in women

Study: Depression, anxiety and PTSD common among caregivers of severe stroke survivors

Daily toothbrushing in hospitals linked to significant drop in pneumonia cases and ICU mortality rates

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

Hip-focused physical therapy provides faster low back pain relief in older adults

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

Alarming rise in infective endocarditis-related deaths among 25-44 year olds in the U.S.

$9M awarded to study HIV and substance use at intersection of vulnerable populations

Evidence grows for continued jabs to combat COVID-19 mortality

New study reveals how travel patterns shaped COVID-19 transmission

Study exposes racial disparities in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment times

The impact of racism on mental health disparities experienced by Black people in the United States

Racial and ethnic disparities hinder TB elimination efforts in the U.S.

Study points to binge drinking and genetics as key factors in liver disease

Meal timing could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease

New study highlights the need for advanced pneumococcal vaccines in the wake of pre-COVID data

England's decline in smoking grinds to a halt since the pandemic

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 may increase depression risk by age 14

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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