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Scientists find new link between high-fat, high-fructose diets and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Those who are habitually inclined to consume burgers, fries and soda may think twice about their dietary choices following scientists' latest findings about high-fat, high-fructose diets.

10 Jun 2022

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Globally, preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5. Not everyone faces the same risk, though: In the United States, roughly 10% of pregnancies lead to preterm birth, but for Black women, that likelihood is 14%.

10 Jun 2022

Inhaled vaccines provide better protection and stronger immunity than nasal sprays, study confirms

McMaster University scientists who compared respiratory vaccine-delivery systems have confirmed that inhaled aerosol vaccines provide far better protection and stronger immunity than nasal sprays.

10 Jun 2022

Older adults with Type 1 diabetes have greater risk for muscle weakening, cardiovascular complications

Older adults with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at significantly higher risk of both muscle weakening and cardiovascular complications, say McMaster University researchers.

10 Jun 2022

Using a harmless amoeba to protect children from dangerous infections

Innovative efforts at the University of Virginia School of Medicine to use a harmless amoeba to protect children from dangerous infections has won critical financial support from The Hartwell Foundation.

10 Jun 2022

Study explores how emotional aspects of parenting can help adolescents cope with peer stressors

Transition to middle school can be a stressful time for adolescents. They must adjust to a new peer group and social environment while going through the developmental changes of puberty.

10 Jun 2022

Transgender college students more likely to suffer from sleep disorders and mental health issues

Transgender individuals are more likely to experience discrimination, isolation, and lack of social support.

10 Jun 2022

Study reveals the benefits of using thalidomide in patients with severe arteriovenous malformations

The same properties that caused birth defects when it was given to pregnant women, the inhibition of blood vessel formation (anti-angiogenesis), have led to an interest in thalidomide's therapeutic utility in other fields.

10 Jun 2022

Super-immunity in a camelid extensively immunized with the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

A recent study published in Cell Reports reported the development of pan-sarbecovirus nanobodies (psNbs).

10 Jun 2022

Study suggests the gut microbiota may be one of the factors determining the physiological inter-sex differences in pain perception

Researchers investigated whether the gut-brain axis could influence pain thresholds.

10 Jun 2022

Study investigates SARS-CoV-2 escape from nirmatrelvir

Researchers assessed SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants’ resistance to nirmatrelvir, a protease inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2.

10 Jun 2022

The effect on newborns’ health from marijuana use during pregnancy

Researchers assessed the impact of marijuana use on neonatal outcomes.

10 Jun 2022

The physiological relevance and effects of probable in vivo transformation of CBD to delta9-THC in humans

Researchers reviewed studies on the probable conversion of orally administered cannabidiol (CBD) to delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta9-THC or THC) in humans.

10 Jun 2022

A suspected zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 transmission from a cat to a human

Researchers investigated a suspected cat to human transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

10 Jun 2022

Association of neuronal and non-neuronal GABA with neuropsychiatric illness in COVID-19 patients

A new study published in the journal Reports focused on the hijacking of the pancreatic, endothelial, and gut GABA by SARS-CoV-2 and its associated pathology along with interventions.

10 Jun 2022

Core body temperature increases host resistance to influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent article posted to the Research Square* preprint server demonstrated that high body temperature elevates gut microbiota-reliant host resistance against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A viral infection.

10 Jun 2022

Study reveals a potential ‘vicious circle’ between satisfaction with partners and mental health for males

A new study investigating if mental health helps shape satisfaction with partners has revealed there are differences between females and males – with men having the potential to experience a ‘vicious circle’.

10 Jun 2022

Exploring the impact of climate change on lymphedema symptoms

Flinders University studies to determine if people with lymphoedema experience symptom variations due to varying climatic conditions aim to provide better treatment outcomes for patients trying to cope with longstanding swelling in their limbs.

10 Jun 2022

Study shows evidence of social benefits for autistic children with imaginary friends

A new study from York St John University has shown for the first time that parents of autistic children with imaginary friends report that their children are better able to understand others' minds and have stronger social skills than those autistic children with no imaginary friend.

10 Jun 2022

Efficacy of BNT162b2 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages and Deltacron

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Pfizer Vaccines Research & Development and BioNTech assessed the neutralization titers of sera from individuals vaccinated with the BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and previously infected with the Omicron sublineage BA.1.

10 Jun 2022

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Scientists find new link between high-fat, high-fructose diets and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Inhaled vaccines provide better protection and stronger immunity than nasal sprays, study confirms

Older adults with Type 1 diabetes have greater risk for muscle weakening, cardiovascular complications

Using a harmless amoeba to protect children from dangerous infections

Study explores how emotional aspects of parenting can help adolescents cope with peer stressors

Transgender college students more likely to suffer from sleep disorders and mental health issues

Study reveals the benefits of using thalidomide in patients with severe arteriovenous malformations

Super-immunity in a camelid extensively immunized with the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Study suggests the gut microbiota may be one of the factors determining the physiological inter-sex differences in pain perception

Study investigates SARS-CoV-2 escape from nirmatrelvir

The effect on newborns’ health from marijuana use during pregnancy

The physiological relevance and effects of probable in vivo transformation of CBD to delta9-THC in humans

A suspected zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 transmission from a cat to a human

Association of neuronal and non-neuronal GABA with neuropsychiatric illness in COVID-19 patients

Core body temperature increases host resistance to influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study reveals a potential ‘vicious circle’ between satisfaction with partners and mental health for males

Exploring the impact of climate change on lymphedema symptoms

Study shows evidence of social benefits for autistic children with imaginary friends

Efficacy of BNT162b2 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages and Deltacron

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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