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New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Researchers investigated the effects of long-term traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation on the gut microbiome's structural characteristics. Additionally, they screened microbes in the gut microbiota for insights into their biochemical indices and functionality.

19 Jan 2023

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 exhibits differential tropism for nasal epithelial cells with age

Researchers explored the relationship between the development of goblet inflammatory cells and the age-related pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2023

New scan reliably detects primary aldosteronism, a common cause of hypertension

In a recent article, researchers performed a prospective within-patient clinical trial, Is Metomidate superior to AVS in predicting ouTComes from adrenalectomy in primary Hyperaldosteronism (MATCH) in the United Kingdom (UK) in primary aldosteronism (PA) patients. These patients suffered from high blood pressure caused by a steroid hormone, aldosterone.

19 Jan 2023

Study shows link between older adults with asthma and depression risk during COVID-19 pandemic

A recent, prospective study of approximately 2,000 older adults in Canada published online this month in the journal Respiratory Medicine found that older adults with asthma were at high risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Jan 2023

New study highlights the under-reporting of COVID-19 deaths in the US

A study conducted by US-based scientists highlights that a considerable percentage of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related deaths remains unreported in different counties across the United States.

19 Jan 2023

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a moderately lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, finds a study published by The BMJ.

19 Jan 2023

New research reveals that childhood omicron infections have been under-reported in Canadian schools

A recent study from the east coast of Canada evaluated the extent of under-reporting among school children from elementary to high schools.

19 Jan 2023

How do mutations in emergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants affect viral function, human immunity, and recognition by therapeutic antibodies?

Researchers explored how mutations in emergent SARS-CoV-2 variants affect viral function, human immunity, and recognition by therapeutic antibodies.

19 Jan 2023

Researchers identify a specific neural mechanism behind remembering emotional events

Most people remember emotional events, like their wedding day, very clearly, but researchers are not sure how the human brain prioritizes emotional events in memory.

19 Jan 2023

USC researchers uncover the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news

USC researchers may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms' structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information.

18 Jan 2023

Study elucidates the potential role of STRO-001 in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on January 12, 2023, entitled, "Targeting CD74 in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma with the antibody-drug conjugate STRO-001."

18 Jan 2023

Athletes unable to continue competing in the Olympic Games when they sustain muscle-tendon injuries

In a recent study, researchers reviewed magnetic resonance images (MRI) of muscle injuries experienced by athletes during the Tokyo Olympic Games and found that when muscle injuries were characterized by torn fibers extending to the tendon, athletes were often unable to finish their events.

18 Jan 2023

Overweight people have a different vitamin D metabolism

A new study in JAMA Network Open aimed to determine whether BMI is capable of modifying vitamin D metabolism as well as response to supplementation.

18 Jan 2023

Group-based CBT relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life in younger heart patients

Group therapy relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life and results in fewer readmissions for heart problems, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Jan 2023

Does COVID-19 cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes?

Early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, pregnant women were thought to be at unusually high risk from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) compared to the general population or non-pregnant women. However, later studies failed to agree on the extent and nature of the danger posed by the infection.

18 Jan 2023

Early tastings allow infants to eat more food and stop breastfeeding

The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding.

18 Jan 2023

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

This study summarizes the mechanisms associated with obesity-aggravated asthma.

18 Jan 2023

Genotyping technology may help increase the number of kidney transplantations and reduce wait times

ABO blood-type compatibility between organ donors and recipients is crucial for safe transplantations. Across the different ABO blood groups, longer wait-times for a kidney transplant are often experienced by patients who have type B blood because it is a less common ABO blood type, resulting in fewer donors.

18 Jan 2023

Study finds wide variation in the quality of care for lung cancer across the U.S.

Treatment for lung cancer is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and research-proven procedures.

18 Jan 2023

Research explores the utility of epigenetically predicted BMI

DNA methylation is an accurate predictor of current BMI and a poor predictor of future BMI.

18 Jan 2023

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New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 exhibits differential tropism for nasal epithelial cells with age

New scan reliably detects primary aldosteronism, a common cause of hypertension

Study shows link between older adults with asthma and depression risk during COVID-19 pandemic

New study highlights the under-reporting of COVID-19 deaths in the US

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

New research reveals that childhood omicron infections have been under-reported in Canadian schools

How do mutations in emergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants affect viral function, human immunity, and recognition by therapeutic antibodies?

Researchers identify a specific neural mechanism behind remembering emotional events

USC researchers uncover the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news

Study elucidates the potential role of STRO-001 in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Athletes unable to continue competing in the Olympic Games when they sustain muscle-tendon injuries

Overweight people have a different vitamin D metabolism

Group-based CBT relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life in younger heart patients

Does COVID-19 cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes?

Early tastings allow infants to eat more food and stop breastfeeding

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

Genotyping technology may help increase the number of kidney transplantations and reduce wait times

Study finds wide variation in the quality of care for lung cancer across the U.S.

Research explores the utility of epigenetically predicted BMI

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