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UK Biobank reveals: Mediterranean diet might be the key to combating 32 chronic diseases!

The association between a healthy dietary pattern and 48 individual chronic diseases among community-dwelling adults.

25 Oct 2023

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

The relationships between hormone replacement therapy (HRT), serum cholesterol levels, and dementia incidence.

25 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

Can ChatGPT revolutionize nutrition education? Study examines potential and challenges

The potential of ChatGPT application as a knowledge-enhancement tool in the nutrition domain.

25 Oct 2023

Children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when bored, study shows

A new study carried out at Aston University has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared to when they are in a neutral mood.

24 Oct 2023

BA.2.86 Omicron sub-variant shows high receptor affinity but moderate neutralization resistance

Study investigates the receptor affinity and antigenicity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86 variant, revealing that it does not show higher resistance to neutralization by human sera than other recent variants. Despite its high number of mutations and receptor affinity, the variant is slightly more sensitive to neutralization than the EG.5.1 variant, warranting continued surveillance.

24 Oct 2023

What's really in your kombucha and kefir?

Researchers have delved into the bacterial diversity of 47 different fermented foods, revealing significant variations in microbial richness and composition. The study highlights that foods like kombucha and kefirs have high microbial diversity, while plant-based yogurt alternatives and fermented vegetables show lower levels.

24 Oct 2023

Kids with Omicron non-infectious after three days, vaccination status irrelevant

Study found that the median duration of infectivity for the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in children is three days, regardless of vaccination status. The findings suggest that current 5-day isolation policies are supported, but vaccination or booster status need not be considered in return-to-school guidelines.

24 Oct 2023

Community immunity: Steering the evolutionary course of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers in Germany have developed a comprehensive fitness model that forecasts the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 by integrating genetic, epidemiological, and immunological data. The study emphasizes the role of population immunity in shaping viral mutations and provides valuable insights into the emergence of new variants.

24 Oct 2023

Mapping the mysteries: Study reveals surprising hubs of human immune cells

Researchers in Israel comprehensively mapped the distribution and mass of primary immune cells across human tissues. This groundbreaking study, using advanced biotechnological methods, provides insights into the immune system's cellular network, challenging existing notions and emphasizing the bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen as primary immune cell reservoirs.

24 Oct 2023

Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?

A recent study in "Microorganisms" delves into the relationship between the microbiome and biliary tract cancer, revealing distinct microbial compositions in patients compared to healthy individuals. This research highlights potential diagnostic biomarkers and suggests that altering gut microbial composition might enhance responses to cancer immunotherapy.

24 Oct 2023

COVID-19 survivors face sleep battles, with ARDS patients hardest hit, study finds

A recent study in the "Journal of Clinical Medicine" explored the long-term effects on sleep and circadian rhythms in COVID-19 survivors who experienced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Findings revealed that a year after hospital discharge, over 91% of these patients suffered poor sleep quality, with nearly 59% experiencing insomnia, highlighting the lasting impact of COVID-19 on sleep health.

24 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

20-25 minutes of physical activity every day may offset death risk from sedentary lifestyle

Clocking up just 20-25 minutes of physical activity every day may be enough to offset the heightened risk of death from a highly sedentary lifestyle, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

24 Oct 2023

Gene therapy breakthrough: Scientists develop method to deliver larger genes to target cells

Gene therapy currently represents the most promising approach for the treatment of hereditary diseases. Yet despite significant breakthroughs in recent years, there are still a number of hurdles that hinder the wider application of gene therapies.

24 Oct 2023

Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Scientists at The University of Toledo have proven that engineered bacteria can lower blood pressure, a finding that opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body's own microbiome to treat hypertension.

24 Oct 2023

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

24 Oct 2023

Warm-ups may improve muscle performance by exploiting temperature sensitivity

Everybody knows the importance of warming up your muscles before a workout. But what is actually going on when we warm our muscles up, and are all muscles the same? You might be surprised to find out that the science behind this routine activity hasn't always been clear.

24 Oct 2023

Viral rebound common in lung transplant recipients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19

Data on the viral rebound and safety of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in lung transplant (LTx) recipients are limited.

24 Oct 2023

Recombinant rabies virus vaccine with molecular adjuvant induces strong immune responses and protection in mice

This study aimed to improve the effectiveness of the rabies vaccine to help alleviate and eliminate the rabies epidemic.

24 Oct 2023

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UK Biobank reveals: Mediterranean diet might be the key to combating 32 chronic diseases!

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

Can ChatGPT revolutionize nutrition education? Study examines potential and challenges

Children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when bored, study shows

BA.2.86 Omicron sub-variant shows high receptor affinity but moderate neutralization resistance

What's really in your kombucha and kefir?

Kids with Omicron non-infectious after three days, vaccination status irrelevant

Community immunity: Steering the evolutionary course of SARS-CoV-2

Mapping the mysteries: Study reveals surprising hubs of human immune cells

Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?

COVID-19 survivors face sleep battles, with ARDS patients hardest hit, study finds

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

20-25 minutes of physical activity every day may offset death risk from sedentary lifestyle

Gene therapy breakthrough: Scientists develop method to deliver larger genes to target cells

Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Warm-ups may improve muscle performance by exploiting temperature sensitivity

Viral rebound common in lung transplant recipients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19

Recombinant rabies virus vaccine with molecular adjuvant induces strong immune responses and protection in mice

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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