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Hypersensitivity is an exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance.

Exploring the gut-brain link: How diet and nutrient absorption impact digestive disorders

The major disorders of gut-brain interactions (DGBIs).

8 Jan 2024

New optimized vaccine approach targets Hepatitis C virus variability

A method to design vaccines for highly variable viruses like the hepatitis C virus.

12 Dec 2023

Clinical trial reveals dapagliflozin's impact on heart failure and type 2 diabetes management

Researchers conducted a clinical trial on the effects of dapagliflozin on the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) in patients with heart failure (HF) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).

29 Nov 2023

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Researchers at Michigan State University may have discovered why visceral pain is so common in people who have experienced inflammation in their guts, including patients with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

21 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on specific variants responsible for rare and serious disorder

Many disorders are caused by genetic variants; to make matters worse, the genetic origin of most disorders remains unknown.

15 Nov 2023

Existing drug that targets sleeping cells could hold the key to treating lower back pain

An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study.

14 Nov 2023

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

Toxicity assessments of monellin and brazzein.

10 Nov 2023

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

The causal links between pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and migraine.

10 Nov 2023

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of Long-COVID, study finds

In an analysis of published prospective studies of people of all ages with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were followed for at least 12 months, pre-existing allergic conditions were linked to higher risks of experiencing long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19, or Long-COVID.

8 Nov 2023

Mast cell receptor linked to alcohol withdrawal-associated headaches

Researchers investigate the role of the mast-cell-specific receptor Mas-related G-protein-coupled receptor B2 (MrgprB2) in alcohol-withdrawal-induced headaches.

2 Nov 2023

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

The positive effects and adverse reactions of spices, dietary fiber, and medicinal herbs for pediatric patients with IBS.

16 Oct 2023

Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits

The study uses a non-human primate model to explore the link between long-COVID and disruptions in glucose metabolism, finding a positive correlation. Vaccination appeared to improve glycemic control, suggesting a possible role in managing long-COVID symptoms.

28 Sep 2023

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Researchers in Italy delve into how changes in gut microbiota during the first 1000 days of life can influence the onset of food allergies in children. The study sheds light on various factors such as birth methods, breastfeeding, and antibiotic use that impact gut health, highlighting the need for more research on effective interventions for allergy prevention.

18 Sep 2023

Eating your way out of pain: How your gut microbiota and diet can help manage chronic discomfort

A recent study in the Nutrients journal employs bibliometrics to explore how nutrition impacts the relationship between gut microbiota and chronic pain. The research highlights the potential of probiotics and prebiotics in managing pain conditions and underscores the need for further studies to understand the interplay between diet, gut health, and chronic pain.

28 Aug 2023

Novavax's protein-based COVID vaccine induces broad functional immune response against XBB subvariants, data shows

Novavax, Inc., a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that its updated protein-based XBB COVID vaccine candidate induced neutralizing antibody responses to the EG.5.1 and XBB.1.16.6 subvariants in small animal and non-human primate studies.

25 Aug 2023

The evolving emergence of alpha-gal syndrome in the United States

Researchers investigated alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) prevalence and geographic distribution.

2 Aug 2023

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

Researchers conducted a transcriptome-wide association study.

25 Jul 2023

Comparing the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and a toothpaste with sodium fluoride

The study aimed to compare the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and toothpaste with sodium fluoride.

25 Jul 2023

Crunching the numbers: assessing Hungary's reluctance towards entomophagy

Study explores the rate of insect consumption in Hungary over the five years between 2016 and 2021.

4 Jul 2023

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy highlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health professionals.

21 Jun 2023