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Is nirmatrelvir treatment of SARS-CoV-2 associated with a lower risk of post–COVID-19 condition?

Researchers performed an observational cohort study using the US Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare databases.

27 Mar 2023

Study finds persistent decrease in daily step count among U.S. adults post-pandemic

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers in Tennessee investigated whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic altered daily step counts among individuals participating in All of Us (AOU) research programs.

27 Mar 2023

The vital role of patients and the general public in guiding long-COVID research

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) emphasized the significance of public and patient involvement (PPI) in scientific studies on long coronavirus disease (COVID).

27 Mar 2023

Metformin may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers in the United States (US) determined the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) and joint replacement among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) following metformin or sulfonylurea treatment.

27 Mar 2023

A randomized trial of a blood thinner after severe COVID-19 to prevent clotting events

In a recent prospective study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine Journal, researchers in the United States (US) and Spain performed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) across 127 US hospitals between 2021 and 2022.

27 Mar 2023

How does diet affect inflammation?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy suggest there is evidence that dietary factors may directly affect the immune system and play a role in chronic systemic inflammation.

26 Mar 2023

Intermittent fasting shows potential benefits for obesity treatment and brain-gut-microbiome health

A recent Nutrients journal study by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, has discussed the effects of time-restricted eating on BGM and reviewed its promising effects in obesity treatment.

26 Mar 2023

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

A new study published in the Nutrients Journal highlights the impact of curcumin supplementation on the immune response following the immunization of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors with a primary series of monovalent COVID-19 vaccines.

26 Mar 2023

Incidence of tuberculosis reaches 2.5 cases per 100,00 in the U.S.

The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently released preliminary data on tuberculosis incidence in the US in 2022. The report is published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

26 Mar 2023

Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: what's the risk?

The current study, reported in the PLOS Medicine journal, explored breast cancer risk linked to the current or past use of hormonal contraception during the reproductive period in women.

26 Mar 2023

High consumption of ultra-processed food associated with increased body fat, particularly in the abdomen

Researchers evaluate the effects of high ultra-processed food consumption on the distribution of body fat.

26 Mar 2023

Global search for sustainable protein sources: Turning to insects, weeds, and fungi to meet rising demand

Researchers explore novel foods such as unconventional legume crops, aquatic weeds, edible fungi, and insects as sources of proteins alternative to meat.

26 Mar 2023

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Researchers describe recent advancements in breast cancer research.

26 Mar 2023

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

Researchers evaluate the effects of BMI on physical activity-induced intestinal microbiome compositional alterations among middle-aged adult individuals.

26 Mar 2023

Young adults with strong parent relationships have better long-term health outcomes

Researchers determine how the relationship with their parents affected the long-term health of young adults or adolescents.

26 Mar 2023

New study sparks hope for a less aggressive approach to lung cancer surgery

The traditional treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is a lobectomy, where a surgeon eradicates cancerous tissue by removing an entire lung lobe.

24 Mar 2023

TTUHSC El Paso scientist receives $2.6 million NIH grant for research on tuberculosis

For over a century, El Paso has long been a sanctuary for individuals suffering from tuberculosis. It will soon be home to groundbreaking research that prevents the debilitating disease.

24 Mar 2023

Substance use disorders not associated with COVID-19-related mortality

New research from Boston Medical Center found that substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19.

24 Mar 2023

UW researchers identify a target that may make bone marrow transplants safer and more effective

A bone marrow transplant can be a lifesaving treatment for people with relapsed blood cancers, but a potentially lethal complication known as graft-versus-host disease put limitations on this procedure.

24 Mar 2023

Researchers discover a new switching point that regulates hemostasis and thrombosis

The glycoprotein V of the blood platelets is an important switch point for hemostasis and thrombus formation. This new finding could have great clinical potential.

24 Mar 2023

Medical Research News

Is nirmatrelvir treatment of SARS-CoV-2 associated with a lower risk of post–COVID-19 condition?

Study finds persistent decrease in daily step count among U.S. adults post-pandemic

The vital role of patients and the general public in guiding long-COVID research

Metformin may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis

A randomized trial of a blood thinner after severe COVID-19 to prevent clotting events

How does diet affect inflammation?

Intermittent fasting shows potential benefits for obesity treatment and brain-gut-microbiome health

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

Incidence of tuberculosis reaches 2.5 cases per 100,00 in the U.S.

Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: what's the risk?

High consumption of ultra-processed food associated with increased body fat, particularly in the abdomen

Global search for sustainable protein sources: Turning to insects, weeds, and fungi to meet rising demand

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

Young adults with strong parent relationships have better long-term health outcomes

New study sparks hope for a less aggressive approach to lung cancer surgery

TTUHSC El Paso scientist receives $2.6 million NIH grant for research on tuberculosis

Substance use disorders not associated with COVID-19-related mortality

UW researchers identify a target that may make bone marrow transplants safer and more effective

Researchers discover a new switching point that regulates hemostasis and thrombosis

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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