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Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood

Breathing problems are among the most common problems that babies born preterm have after birth. A new study of over 2.6 million people from Finland and Norway shows that such problems may extend at least up to middle age.

30 Mar 2023

The breadth of immune responses following COVID-19 vaccination in hematology patients with diseases and treatments impacting B cell immunity

A study published in Cell Reports Medicine describes that COVID-19 vaccines induce strong T cell response in blood cancer patients, irrespective of antibody response and B cell numbers.

30 Mar 2023

Do two or more mRNA vaccine doses provide additional protection in patients with prior COVID-19 infection?

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study among vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients between December 16, 2020, and March 15, 2022, in the USA.

30 Mar 2023

A novel species of dependoparvovirus has been identified in monk parakeets in Madrid

A novel dependoparvovirus identified from 28 healthy monk parakeets from urban regions of Spain.

30 Mar 2023

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation?

Researchers examined the potential impact of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination and disease on changes in the menstrual cycle.

30 Mar 2023

Study indicates interleukin-6-dependant pathway dysregulation as a key druggable feature of COVID-19

Researchers identified an interleukin 6 dependent alternative pathway as a therapeutic strategy against coronavirus disease 2019.

30 Mar 2023

Can poor diet and lifestyle behaviors modify genomic susceptibility to impulsivity?

Researchers evaluated the effects of poor diet quality and lifestyle behaviors on modifying the genomic susceptibility to impulsivity.

30 Mar 2023

Study finds recent shingles infection increases the risk of myocardial infarction

Researchers assessed myocardial infarction (MI) risk after zoster infection.

30 Mar 2023

Study predicts the country-specific impact of maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus

Researchers developed a mathematical model to predict the potential impact of maternal vaccination on RSV-related childhood mortality.

30 Mar 2023

The importance of medicinal plants to treat and manage childhood diseases in the North West Province, South Africa

Researchers conducted an ethnobotanical survey in the North West Province of South Africa between April and August 2021 among 101 participants using semi-structured face-to-face interviews to gather information regarding medicinal plants they used for treating common childhood diseases.

30 Mar 2023

Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce the odds of mortality, heart attack in people at increased cardiovascular risk

Mediterranean and low-fat dietary programs reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomized trials of seven popular dietary programs published by The BMJ today.

30 Mar 2023

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

New research suggests that exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth may not influence babies' gut microbiome as has long been assumed.

30 Mar 2023

The decision-making process for the launch of trials for COVID-19 repurposed antivirals

Researchers reviewed the decision-making process for performing randomized clinical trials for three drugs under consideration for repurposing for COVID-19 treatment: remdesivir, molnupiravir, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

30 Mar 2023

Which functional and structural changes in the brain are associated with blood pressure elevation and cognitive impairment in humans?

Researchers identified brain structures related to cognitive impairment associated with elevated blood pressure (BP).

30 Mar 2023

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Researchers assessed the efficacy of antiviral medications against novel Omicron subvariants.

30 Mar 2023

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

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30 Mar 2023

Study highlights potential of Africa's 'forgotten' food crops for climate resilience and nutrition

Scientists have identified several forgotten food crops in sub-Saharan Africa that can be incorporated into the cropping system to support climate resilience and nutrition in the region. The study has been published in the journal PNAS.

29 Mar 2023

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

A recent study published in the journal Algal Research summarized the existing knowledge on bioactive compounds in green seaweeds and Ulva spp., focusing on its application as a future superfood.

29 Mar 2023

Study reveals consumer perceptions and attitudes toward spirulina and açaí foods

In a recent study published in the journal LWT - Food Science and Technology, researchers in Brazil and Switzerland examined consumer perceptions and attitudes towards açaí and Spirulina.

29 Mar 2023

Study finds minimal impact of SARS-CoV-2 genome variability on current diagnostic molecular systems

The authors of a new study under review at the journal Scientific Reports and currently posted to the Research Square preprint* server proposed a novel analysis pipeline to help identify mutations in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) primer regions.

29 Mar 2023

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Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood

The breadth of immune responses following COVID-19 vaccination in hematology patients with diseases and treatments impacting B cell immunity

Do two or more mRNA vaccine doses provide additional protection in patients with prior COVID-19 infection?

A novel species of dependoparvovirus has been identified in monk parakeets in Madrid

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation?

Study indicates interleukin-6-dependant pathway dysregulation as a key druggable feature of COVID-19

Can poor diet and lifestyle behaviors modify genomic susceptibility to impulsivity?

Study finds recent shingles infection increases the risk of myocardial infarction

Study predicts the country-specific impact of maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus

The importance of medicinal plants to treat and manage childhood diseases in the North West Province, South Africa

Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce the odds of mortality, heart attack in people at increased cardiovascular risk

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

The decision-making process for the launch of trials for COVID-19 repurposed antivirals

Which functional and structural changes in the brain are associated with blood pressure elevation and cognitive impairment in humans?

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

Study highlights potential of Africa's 'forgotten' food crops for climate resilience and nutrition

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

Study reveals consumer perceptions and attitudes toward spirulina and açaí foods

Study finds minimal impact of SARS-CoV-2 genome variability on current diagnostic molecular systems

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