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Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Lesbian and bisexual women were less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women, which should make them a priority group for cardiovascular disease prevention, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 May 2023

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Researchers analyzed the evolution of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

17 May 2023

A novel approach to quantify personal information contained within gut metagenome data

Researchers used shotgun sequencing to extract human reads from DNA in fecal samples

17 May 2023

Closed Loop Medicine and Pharmanovia enter a co-development partnership for precision medicine combination therapeutics

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd, a leading TechBio company, today announced that they have entered a global co-development partnership.

From Closed Loop Medicine 17 May 2023

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Researchers generated six human monoclonal antibodies that prevented infection.

17 May 2023

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers presented updated evidence of the effectiveness of masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2023

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Researchers discussed the efficacy of masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 May 2023

$Bone breakthrough: Researchers develop 'skeletal age' tool to predict mortality risk after fractures$

Bone breakthrough: Researchers develop 'skeletal age' tool to predict mortality risk after fractures

Fragility fractures are tied to elevated mortality risk, yet often overlooked in doctor-patient discussions. A new concept of 'Skeletal Age' is proposed to convey both fracture risk and associated mortality for individuals.

17 May 2023

Cardio boosts immunity: Regular aerobic exercise slashes risk of death from flu and pneumonia

Research examines the association of leisure-time physical activity with mortality from influenza and pneumonia. The study found that aerobic physical activity, even at quantities below the recommended level, may be associated with lower influenza and pneumonia mortality while muscle-strengthening activity demonstrated a J-shaped relationship.

17 May 2023

Reviving a forgotten antibiotic: Old drug shows new promise against superbugs

Research discusses the activity spectrum of nourseothricin and its components, S-F and S-D, against drug-resistant, gram-negative pathogens. S-F showed promising activity against NDM-1-expressing Klebsiella pneumoniae Nevada strain with minimal toxicity, and it probes the A-decoding site potentially accounting for its miscoding activity.

17 May 2023

Oral cancer game-changer: Researchers develop 'normalized nerve density' metric for tumor assessment

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17 May 2023

Tick-Tock on the biological clock: Shift work patterns may disrupt female fertility

Only four weeks of shift work-like patterns in female mice are enough to disrupt their biological clock and reduce fertility, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of...

16 May 2023

Study finds uncertainty and misperceptions about sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth

Using e-cigarettes, or vaping, is highly popular among youth, with more than 2 million high school students using the products, according to the FDA.

16 May 2023

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Research explores the role of ATP as a potential neurotransmitter in stimulating kisspeptin neurons to induce ovulation in rodents. The findings shed light on the neurobiological mechanisms involved in ovulation and may have implications for understanding and treating ovulation disorders.

16 May 2023

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Research explores the relationship between caffeine use and nicotine onset among early adolescents, shedding light on a potential contributing factor to youth nicotine initiation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of caffeine in preventing early nicotine use.

16 May 2023

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Like the lymphatic system in the body, the glymphatic system in the brain clears metabolic waste and distributes nutrients and other important compounds.

16 May 2023

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

How do our brains become capable of creating specific memories? In one of the first preclinical studies to examine memory development in youth, a research team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood.

16 May 2023

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Research investigates the potential health benefits of grape consumption by examining its impact on the human microbiome. By analyzing microbiome composition and metabolites, the study provides insights into the relationship between grapes and human health.

16 May 2023

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Research examines the impact of long-Covid syndrome on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections. It reveals significant impairments in physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for long-term surveillance and support for affected individuals.

16 May 2023

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Research explores sex-specific gene associations in Alzheimer's disease using a machine-learning approach. It reveals immune response pathways in both sexes and stress-response pathways in males, highlighting potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for personalized treatments.

16 May 2023

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Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

A novel approach to quantify personal information contained within gut metagenome data

Closed Loop Medicine and Pharmanovia enter a co-development partnership for precision medicine combination therapeutics

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Bone breakthrough: Researchers develop 'skeletal age' tool to predict mortality risk after fractures

Cardio boosts immunity: Regular aerobic exercise slashes risk of death from flu and pneumonia

Reviving a forgotten antibiotic: Old drug shows new promise against superbugs

Oral cancer game-changer: Researchers develop 'normalized nerve density' metric for tumor assessment

Tick-Tock on the biological clock: Shift work patterns may disrupt female fertility

Study finds uncertainty and misperceptions about sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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