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Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, estimates that poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.

17 Apr 2023

Poverty could be a major risk factor for death in the U.S.

Poverty has long been linked to shorter lives. But just how many deaths in the United States are associated with poverty? The number has been elusive – until now.

17 Apr 2023

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

Researchers analyzed the effects of cigarette taxes experienced as a teenager on adult smoking participation and morality.

17 Apr 2023

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

It took Samantha Lesmeister's family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

17 Apr 2023

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Researchers designed a novel messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine component designated BNT162b4.

17 Apr 2023

Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?

Researchers performed a descriptive cross-sectional study in Ireland during the academic year 2020–21.

17 Apr 2023

Study highlights the importance of bivalent mRNA booster vaccination in populations at high risk of severe COVID-19

Researchers evaluated whether bivalent mRNA vaccine booster reduced COVID-19-related hospitalizations and mortality.

17 Apr 2023

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Researchers reviewed existing data on tumor-promotive risk factors and their underlying mechanisms.

17 Apr 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Researchers reviewed data on the incidence of autoimmune diseases in the post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 period.

17 Apr 2023

Understanding the environmental interactions of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris

Researchers reviewed the potential pathways through which Candida auris can be introduced into the environment

17 Apr 2023

Study finds positive association between obesity and COVID-19 mortality across 142 countries

Researchers determine the association between COVID-19-associated deaths and the percentage of obese adults across 142 nations.

15 Apr 2023

Global novel disease surveillance: Majority of countries lack preparednes

Researchers explored national surveillance for new diseases in different countries.

15 Apr 2023

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Researchers conducted an observational cohort study among healthcare workers.

14 Apr 2023

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated changes in individual determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet over time.

14 Apr 2023

Study endeavors to strengthen genomic diagnosis of rare pediatric diseases in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Researchers performed a large-scale sequencing study using data gathered over a decade from a previous study.

14 Apr 2023

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

14 Apr 2023

Study develops a novel intranasal influenza virus-vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a novel intranasal vaccine candidate for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Apr 2023

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

Researchers explored the regulation of gut microbiota via a two-phase and low-calorie diet among obese persons.

13 Apr 2023

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Researchers investigated the challenges faced by adults with post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in healthcare.

13 Apr 2023

Healthy People 2030 target is achievable with modest reductions in added sugars intake

Reducing caloric intake from added sugars is a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030, a national public health initiative led by the US Department of Health and Human Services that sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and wellbeing over the next decade.

13 Apr 2023

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Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

Poverty could be a major risk factor for death in the U.S.

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?

Study highlights the importance of bivalent mRNA booster vaccination in populations at high risk of severe COVID-19

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Understanding the environmental interactions of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris

Study finds positive association between obesity and COVID-19 mortality across 142 countries

Global novel disease surveillance: Majority of countries lack preparednes

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study endeavors to strengthen genomic diagnosis of rare pediatric diseases in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Study develops a novel intranasal influenza virus-vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Healthy People 2030 target is achievable with modest reductions in added sugars intake

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