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New bioengineered strategy shows potential for treating ulcerative colitis

By taking advantage of mechanisms that allow cancer cells to evade immune attack, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have developed a new strategy in animal models that has potential for treating ulcerative colitis.

17 Jan 2024

OCD patients may have higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without the disorder, finds a study from Sweden published by The BMJ today.

17 Jan 2024

Who's at greater risk for long-COVID? New study sheds light on vulnerable demographics

A study analyzing 134,444 participants from BRFSS and NHIS reveals that 21.5% and 17.1% respectively suffer from long-COVID, with higher risks in middle-aged, female, Hispanic individuals, those with less education, and residents of certain areas.

17 Jan 2024

COVID-19 vaccines saved over 1.4 million lives across Europe, WHO study reveals

A study analyzing COVID-19 mortality and vaccination data in Europe from December 2020 to March 2023 found that vaccination efforts reduced the death toll by 57%, saving approximately 1.4 million lives, with the most significant impact observed in older individuals and during the Omicron variant surge.

17 Jan 2024

What makes people gag at dentists?

Study finds a significant correlation between self-reported emetophobia, excessive gagging, and dental anxiety, with over 50% of participants recalling unpleasant vomiting or gagging experiences and a notable impact of dental office smells on these conditions.

17 Jan 2024

ALS progression linked to mitochondria-associated membrane-ER disconnection

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered a relationship between the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and the disruption of mitochondria-associated membranes (MAM), the contact point between the mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of the cell.

17 Jan 2024

Study reveals intestinal helminth infection diminishes T cell response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Study investigates the impact of helminth infection on COVID-19 mRNA vaccine efficacy, revealing that while antibody responses remain largely unaffected, T-cell responses are significantly impaired, particularly against Omicron variants.

17 Jan 2024

Climate change to quadruple air quality alerts, challenging adaptation in vulnerable U.S. communities

Study examines the impact of climate change on air quality alerts in the U.S., revealing a potential four-fold increase by 2100, with significant health and equity implications for adaptation strategies, especially in vulnerable communities.

17 Jan 2024

COVID-19 vaccines show moderate success in preventing long COVID in kids

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccines moderately reduce the risk of long COVID in children, with higher effectiveness observed in adolescents compared to younger children.

17 Jan 2024

23% of dementia cases linked to controllable risk factors vary by race and ethnicity

Approximately 23% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another related dementia in their 60s and later have cases that can be explained by controllable risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, and too little or too much sleep, and that percentage varies depending on race and ethnicity, according to a new study published in the January 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 Jan 2024

New vaccine turns preexisting flu immunity into COVID-19 weapon

After COVID vaccination, it usually takes weeks for our bodies to develop protective antibody responses.

17 Jan 2024

Anti-HIV drugs can be used to prevent inflammatory complications of bacterial sepsis

Bacterial infections can lead to the formation of abscesses - pockets of dead cells and debris surrounded by inflammatory immune cells. Bacteria multiply within abscesses, causing more inflammation and further damage to surrounding tissues.

17 Jan 2024

Migraine disability worsens with stigma, study reveals

Migraine can impact many aspects of a person's life, but less is known about how feelings of stigma about the disease affect quality of life. For people with migraine, these feelings of stigma were linked to more disability, increased disease burden and reduced quality of life, according to new research published in the January 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 Jan 2024

Plant-based protein emerges as champion for healthy aging in women

Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age, according to a study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and published Jan. 17 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

17 Jan 2024

Monkey study points to HIV vulnerability for vaccine attack

Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform development of a preventive HIV vaccine for people.

17 Jan 2024

Lab-grown mini-placentas shed light on pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

Scientists have grown 'mini-placentas' in the lab and used them to shed light on how the placenta develops and interacts with the inner lining of the womb – findings that could help scientists better understand and, in future, potentially treat pre-eclampsia.

17 Jan 2024

INSIS study unveils secrets of rare vaccine events, shaping future immunizations

A University of Alberta professor is co-leading a new international vaccine safety network to examine why some people who received a COVID-19 vaccine experienced very rare adverse events associated with the vaccine.

17 Jan 2024

Combined cardio and strength workout effective against cardiovascular disease

Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A robust body of evidence shows aerobic exercise can reduce risks, especially for people who are overweight or obese.

17 Jan 2024

Statistical innovation sheds light on global progress in living longer

When it comes to trends in mortality over the last thirty years, countries around the world can be grouped into five clusters, roughly representing the five continents, according to a new study published January 17, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by David Atance of Universidad de Alcalá, Spain, and colleagues.

17 Jan 2024

RBMX protein emerges as key player in cancer progression and immunotherapy response

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "Aberrant RBMX expression is relevant for cancer prognosis and immunotherapy response."

17 Jan 2024

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New bioengineered strategy shows potential for treating ulcerative colitis

OCD patients may have higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes

Who's at greater risk for long-COVID? New study sheds light on vulnerable demographics

COVID-19 vaccines saved over 1.4 million lives across Europe, WHO study reveals

What makes people gag at dentists?

ALS progression linked to mitochondria-associated membrane-ER disconnection

Study reveals intestinal helminth infection diminishes T cell response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Climate change to quadruple air quality alerts, challenging adaptation in vulnerable U.S. communities

COVID-19 vaccines show moderate success in preventing long COVID in kids

23% of dementia cases linked to controllable risk factors vary by race and ethnicity

New vaccine turns preexisting flu immunity into COVID-19 weapon

Anti-HIV drugs can be used to prevent inflammatory complications of bacterial sepsis

Migraine disability worsens with stigma, study reveals

Plant-based protein emerges as champion for healthy aging in women

Monkey study points to HIV vulnerability for vaccine attack

Lab-grown mini-placentas shed light on pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

INSIS study unveils secrets of rare vaccine events, shaping future immunizations

Combined cardio and strength workout effective against cardiovascular disease

Statistical innovation sheds light on global progress in living longer

RBMX protein emerges as key player in cancer progression and immunotherapy response

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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