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Vaccine impact: BNT162b2 and pediatric COVID-19 ambulatory visits in kids under 5

The association between BNT162b2 vaccine and (COVID-19)-related ambulatory visits.

20 Sep 2023

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Researchers developed a point-of-care assay for the rapid detection of mpox virus.

20 Sep 2023

Subclonal neoantigens present a key roadblock in MMRd tumor immunotherapy success

Researchers evaluated sensitivity to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy.

20 Sep 2023

Could reducing light exposure help you sleep better and improve your mental health during pregnancy?

Higher light exposure at night and poor sleep quality are associated with poorer mental health outcomes.

20 Sep 2023

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Researchers question WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners, citing a reliance on biased prospective cohort studies over randomized controlled trials. The study calls for an urgent re-evaluation of WHO's stance, as recent evidence suggests non-sugar sweeteners may actually reduce cardiometabolic risks.

19 Sep 2023

Is sucralose the safer sweetener for your gut health?

The study found that consuming a beverage sweetened with sucrose significantly increased bacterial endotoxin levels in the blood, a marker for inflammation and gut barrier dysfunction, while no such effect was observed with sucralose-sweetened drinks. The findings suggest that sucralose may be a safer alternative to sucrose in terms of intestinal health and inflammation.

19 Sep 2023

Mapping the human body one cell at a time: New study reveals the intricate relationship between cell size and count

A study published in PNAS provides a comprehensive look at the relationship between cell size and count across the human body, drawing from over 1,500 sources and identifying around 400 unique cell types. The research reveals an almost inverse relationship between cell size and count, offering a quantitative framework that could serve as a baseline for understanding cellular composition and function in various applications.

19 Sep 2023

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Whether vaccinated or not, having at least four disease risk factors put adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 at higher risk for critical outcomes, according to a 10-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network.

19 Sep 2023

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Can a plant-based diet lower your risk of Parkinson's disease?

A recent study in the journal Movement Disorders examined the association between plant-based diets and Parkinson's disease (PD) risk, using data from 126,283 UK Biobank participants. The research found that those in the highest quartile for healthful plant-based diet indices (hPDI) had a 22% lower risk of PD, while unhealthful plant-based diets (uPDI) correlated with a 38% higher risk.

19 Sep 2023

UCR researcher receives $3 million grant to prevent alcohol abuse among Pacific Islander young adults

In previous research, Andrew Subica and his colleagues found exceptionally high rates of alcohol use disorder (or alcohol abuse) and alcohol-related harms among Pacific Islander young adults.

19 Sep 2023

Study investigates the impact of diurnal pattern of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on obesity

Even though epidemiological evidence has been controversial regarding the optimal timing of physical activity for weight management, the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. appear to be the most favorable time of day to enhance the association between daily moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity, according to a new analysis published in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

19 Sep 2023

Car ownership among older adults in Japan correlates with positive indicators of well-being

Physical health and cognitive function declines as we age. Aging impacts people's ability to perform routine tasks, which affects their well-being and sense of independence.

19 Sep 2023

Placental examination can accurately determine cause of 90% of unexplained pregnancy losses

Yale researchers have shown that placental examination resulted in the accurate pathologic determination of more than 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses, a discovery that they say may inform pregnancy care going forward.

19 Sep 2023

Rehabilitation for chronic knee pain may not be targeting all the right muscles

A new study from the University of Connecticut has discovered that rehabilitation to address chronic knee pain may not be targeting all the right muscles.

19 Sep 2023

Transforming postpartum depression treatment with neurosteroids

A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology delves into the mechanisms of action of brexanolone, the first FDA-approved, rapid-acting antidepressant specifically for postpartum depression (PPD). The research highlights brexanolone's potential anti-inflammatory effects and its impact on GABAA receptors, offering insights into its efficacy and suggesting avenues for further study.

19 Sep 2023

Does losing your sense of purpose signal the onset of cognitive decline?

A recent study in JAMA Network Open explores how an individual's sense of purpose in life changes before and after the onset of cognitive impairment, using data from two large, longitudinal studies. The research finds that while there are modest declines in purpose before cognitive decline, these reductions become significantly greater after cognitive impairment sets in, suggesting that maintaining a sense of purpose could be crucial for cognitive health.

19 Sep 2023

Eating your greens could trump genetics in fighting fatty liver disease, new study suggests

A recent longitudinal study using data from the U.K. Biobank explores the interplay between plant-based diets and genetic predisposition in affecting the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study finds that a higher consumption of healthful plant-based foods can mitigate the risk of NAFLD, even in individuals with genetic susceptibility, while unhealthful plant-based foods increase the risk.

19 Sep 2023

Amoxicillin vs. amoxicillin-clavulanate: Which is more effective for acute sinusitis in children?

Brigham researchers found that patients prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate had higher rates of gastrointestinal symptoms and yeast infections than those prescribed amoxicillin.

19 Sep 2023

Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative receives $7M in grants to advance research to next level

Researchers at the Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative recently received grants totaling more than $7 million to build on an already impressive array of discoveries that Tufts' teams have made to combat tick-borne diseases.

19 Sep 2023

Medical Research News

Vaccine impact: BNT162b2 and pediatric COVID-19 ambulatory visits in kids under 5

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Subclonal neoantigens present a key roadblock in MMRd tumor immunotherapy success

Could reducing light exposure help you sleep better and improve your mental health during pregnancy?

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Is sucralose the safer sweetener for your gut health?

Mapping the human body one cell at a time: New study reveals the intricate relationship between cell size and count

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

Can a plant-based diet lower your risk of Parkinson's disease?

UCR researcher receives $3 million grant to prevent alcohol abuse among Pacific Islander young adults

Study investigates the impact of diurnal pattern of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on obesity

Car ownership among older adults in Japan correlates with positive indicators of well-being

Placental examination can accurately determine cause of 90% of unexplained pregnancy losses

Rehabilitation for chronic knee pain may not be targeting all the right muscles

Transforming postpartum depression treatment with neurosteroids

Does losing your sense of purpose signal the onset of cognitive decline?

Eating your greens could trump genetics in fighting fatty liver disease, new study suggests

Amoxicillin vs. amoxicillin-clavulanate: Which is more effective for acute sinusitis in children?

Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative receives $7M in grants to advance research to next level

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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