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Researchers refute scientific claims that human fetuses harbor live bacteria

Scientific claims that babies harbor live bacteria while still in the womb are inaccurate, and may have impeded research progress, according to University College Cork researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre, which led a perspective published today (16.00 hrs GMT 25TH January) in the prestigious journal Nature.

25 Jan 2023

Physical fitness directly related to mental health in Compulsory Secondary Education students

The study conducted at the Universitat Jaume I by Carlos Bou Sospedra in his doctoral thesis entitled "Condición física y salud mental en estudiantes de ESO: Proyecto DADOS" has demonstrated that physical fitness is directly related to mental health in the Compulsory Secondary Education students who participated in the study.

25 Jan 2023

Study quantifies the impact of COVID-19 on immigration flows in high-income countries

The overarching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global population is undeniable. Many studies have covered its effects on life expectancy and fertility, however, its effect on international migration is less clear.

25 Jan 2023

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Human well-being has been linked to physical activity, diet balance, sleep quality, depression and anxiety.

25 Jan 2023

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

Researchers described the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention network (CoVPN) and its contribution to clinical efficacy evaluations of COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 trials.

25 Jan 2023

More daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduced dementia, cognitive impairment risk

Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study led by the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

25 Jan 2023

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

In a recent briefing document published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) ahead of an advisory committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023, the national agency proposed that people should be given yearly coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

25 Jan 2023

Study shows cutaneous touch neuronal cells to be critical for sexual receptiveness

Researchers studied the social relevance of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) Mrgprb4-lineage touch neurons in sexual touch and receptivity.

25 Jan 2023

Data demonstrates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 substantially escapes NAb responses after bivalent mRNA boosting

Researchers reported that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 variant evades neutralizing response elicited by bivalent vaccine boosters.

25 Jan 2023

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

25 Jan 2023

Sex-specific patterns of cytokine activation in the hippocampus post-immunological challenge

Researchers evaluated sex-based differences among cytokine and chemokine networks in the hippocampus after systemic immunological challenge.

25 Jan 2023

Expert panel proposes stringent biosecurity oversight to avert future pandemics

The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) issued draft recommendations to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on January 20, 2023, on the effectiveness of two biosecurity policy frameworks existent in the United States (US).

25 Jan 2023

Maternal occupation linked with higher risks of miscarriage and stillbirth

In an analysis of 2010–2019 information on more than 1.8 million employed and non-employed pregnant women in South Korea, certain occupations were linked with higher risks of miscarriage and stillbirth.

25 Jan 2023

Study finds link between self-stigma and glycated hemoglobin in people with type 1 diabetes

Individuals with chronic medical conditions may experience self-stigma, or negative beliefs, emotional reactions, and behaviors towards themselves as a result of their illness.

25 Jan 2023

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs.

25 Jan 2023

Maternal and perinatal outcomes of women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the Omicron wave in Italy

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on pregnant women during the Omicron wave.

25 Jan 2023

Study suggests cortical hemorrhage in fetal brain may be associated with COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on fetal brain health.

25 Jan 2023

Study points at low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters by immunocompromised people in the US

Researchers performed a retrospective cohort study among immunocompromised patients registered with Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), an integrated healthcare system in the United States of America (USA) between December 14, 2020, and August 6, 2022.

25 Jan 2023

The efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofoxacin-based regimens for H.pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics

Researchers explored the eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori utilizing levofloxacin and clarithromycin-based regimens in patients with prior COVID-19 therapy.

25 Jan 2023

Single drop of blood can be used to measure thousands of molecules

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have shown they can measure thousands of molecules — some of which are signals of health — from a single drop of blood.

25 Jan 2023

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Researchers refute scientific claims that human fetuses harbor live bacteria

Physical fitness directly related to mental health in Compulsory Secondary Education students

Study quantifies the impact of COVID-19 on immigration flows in high-income countries

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

More daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduced dementia, cognitive impairment risk

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

Study shows cutaneous touch neuronal cells to be critical for sexual receptiveness

Data demonstrates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 substantially escapes NAb responses after bivalent mRNA boosting

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

Sex-specific patterns of cytokine activation in the hippocampus post-immunological challenge

Expert panel proposes stringent biosecurity oversight to avert future pandemics

Maternal occupation linked with higher risks of miscarriage and stillbirth

Study finds link between self-stigma and glycated hemoglobin in people with type 1 diabetes

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

Maternal and perinatal outcomes of women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the Omicron wave in Italy

Study suggests cortical hemorrhage in fetal brain may be associated with COVID-19

Study points at low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters by immunocompromised people in the US

The efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofoxacin-based regimens for H.pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics

Single drop of blood can be used to measure thousands of molecules

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