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Obesity linked to increased risk of stillbirth, especially at term

Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances to term, according to a large study published in CMAJ.

4 Mar 2024

Empathetic correction of misinformation can improve attitudes towards vaccination, study shows

An international study has shown for the first time how empathetic correction of misinformation among vaccine-hesitant patients can significantly improve attitudes towards vaccination – and potentially boost vaccine uptake.

4 Mar 2024

People with sleep apnea more likely to have memory or thinking problems

People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study released today, March 3, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

4 Mar 2024

SolasCure publishes phase IIa clinical trial report in leading wound care journal

Study demonstrates proof-of-concept and strong safety profile of Aurase Wound Gel in patients suffering from chronic wounds.

From SolasCure 4 Mar 2024

Good vibrations could provide a helping hand to people living with social anxiety

People who live with social anxiety could be given a helping hand to deal with their stress by the power of good vibrations, new research suggests.

4 Mar 2024

The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health

Researchers review the beneficial impacts of quinoa and its bioactive compounds, particularly its effects on intestinal microflora.

4 Mar 2024

Weather disasters increase emergency department visits and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries

Mass General Brigham study reveals that ED visits and death are heightened weeks after major climate-driven extreme weather events – highlighting the long-lasting impacts these events may have on health and infrastructure.

4 Mar 2024

How live music directly stimulates the affective brain, emotionally engaging listeners in real time

Researchers explore how live and recorded music stimulates the brain.

4 Mar 2024

Daytime physical activity key to enhancing sleep, study shows

Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night’s sleep. But despite the best of intentions, quality sleep can elude us, sometimes to the point where it can contribute to serious health issues.

4 Mar 2024

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet.

3 Mar 2024

Prioritizing biologically motivated approaches in Mendelian randomization studies

Mendelian randomization, a powerful tool in medical research, helps us understand whether certain factors truly cause disease.

1 Mar 2024

Microbial signatures linked to immunotherapy response across cancers

The microbiome can identify those who benefit from combination immunotherapy across multiple different cancers, including rare gynecological cancers, biliary tract cancers and melanoma.

1 Mar 2024

Only 9% of older Americans vaccinated against RSV, study finds

A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that only 9 percent of older Americans had been vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prior to this fall and winter, despite the threat of increased rates of hospitalization and deaths nationwide from the virus.

1 Mar 2024

Study reveals impact of socioeconomic status on children's anxiety in research settings

When participating in research studies, moderately anxious or highly anxious children from minoritized groups are likely to be hypervigilant to threat, further compounding the effects of their general state of anxiety, a research study led by a University of California, Riverside, psychologist reports.

1 Mar 2024

Novel genetic mechanisms of tetracycline resistance in gut bacteria discovered

Antibiotic resistance is a significant and growing medical problem worldwide. Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and collaborators have found a novel genetic arrangement that may help a common bacterium in the human gut, Bacteroides fragilis, protect itself from tetracycline, a widely used antibiotic.

1 Mar 2024

Exploring the epigenetic impact of smoking across racial and ethnic groups

Smoking changes the way genes are expressed, which later contributes to the development of lung cancer and other smoking-related illnesses.

1 Mar 2024

Unlocking the secrets of T follicular helper cells for better treatment strategies

T follicular helper cells (Tfh) are essential for strong antibody-mediated reactions of our immune system during infections and vaccinations. However, if they get out of control, this can cause diseases such as autoimmunity, allergies or cancer.

1 Mar 2024

Nerve overgrowth identified as cause of pain in recurring UTIs

A perplexing problem for people with recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) is persistent pain, even after antibiotics have successfully cleared the bacteria.

1 Mar 2024

UCL study highlights misconceptions about vaping risks among English smokers

More than half of smokers in England wrongly believe that vaping is more harmful or as harmful as smoking, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

1 Mar 2024

Unraveling the complex cellular composition of aldosterone-producing adenomas

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that the cells that make up aldosterone-producing adenomas become more transcriptionally active and express higher levels of genes linked to hormone production over intratumoral differentiation.

1 Mar 2024

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Obesity linked to increased risk of stillbirth, especially at term

Empathetic correction of misinformation can improve attitudes towards vaccination, study shows

People with sleep apnea more likely to have memory or thinking problems

SolasCure publishes phase IIa clinical trial report in leading wound care journal

Good vibrations could provide a helping hand to people living with social anxiety

The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health

Weather disasters increase emergency department visits and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries

How live music directly stimulates the affective brain, emotionally engaging listeners in real time

Daytime physical activity key to enhancing sleep, study shows

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

Prioritizing biologically motivated approaches in Mendelian randomization studies

Microbial signatures linked to immunotherapy response across cancers

Only 9% of older Americans vaccinated against RSV, study finds

Study reveals impact of socioeconomic status on children's anxiety in research settings

Novel genetic mechanisms of tetracycline resistance in gut bacteria discovered

Exploring the epigenetic impact of smoking across racial and ethnic groups

Unlocking the secrets of T follicular helper cells for better treatment strategies

Nerve overgrowth identified as cause of pain in recurring UTIs

UCL study highlights misconceptions about vaping risks among English smokers

Unraveling the complex cellular composition of aldosterone-producing adenomas

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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