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A rise in all-cause mortality in China following termination of the Zero COVID Policy

After China abandoned its zero COVID policy in December 2022, a significant surge in excess deaths occurred, totaling an estimated 1.87 million within two months. The figures starkly surpassed China's official estimate of 60,000 COVID-19 deaths, pointing to the potential impact of limited immunity in the population.

29 Aug 2023

West Nile virus surges to highest incidence since 2012

Researchers discuss the surveillance of West Nile virus and other arboviruses in the United States.

29 Aug 2023

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed key differences in gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts in infants that may predict the development of peanut allergies by mid-childhood.

29 Aug 2023

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future, through the use of specially engineered bacteria, that can eliminate malignant cells efficiently.

29 Aug 2023

Gene therapy reduces hearing loss associated with Norrie disease in mice

An international team led by researchers at UCL and the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre have developed in mice a gene therapy that significantly reduces the hearing loss associated with Norrie disease.

29 Aug 2023

Drug-encapsulated nanogels show potential for treating obesity and other liver diseases

A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical engineer has used a nanogel-based carrier designed in his lab to deliver a drug exclusively to the liver of obese mice, effectively reversing their diet-induced disease.

29 Aug 2023

Healthy aging can be achieved by optimizing diet at an early stage in life

Researchers at the Babraham Institute are proposing an alternative link between diet and aging based on studies in yeast.

29 Aug 2023

New drug candidate reduces inflammation and improves memory in Alzheimer's mouse models

Though drug developers have achieved some progress in treating Alzheimer's disease with medicines that reduce amyloid-beta protein, other problems of the disease including inflammation, continue unchecked.

29 Aug 2023

TBI-on-a-chip model traces link between head trauma and Alzheimer's

How much time elapses between a blow to the head and the start of damage associated with Alzheimer's disease?

29 Aug 2023

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Plastics - in particular, microplastics - are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world.

29 Aug 2023

Experts recommend brain aging biomarkers to improve brain health of elderly individuals

China and the world are facing severe population aging and an increasing burden of age-related diseases. Aging of the brain causes major age-related brain diseases, such as neurodegenerative diseases and stroke.

29 Aug 2023

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Researchers summarize recent evidence on the clinical impact of olive oil on human health.

29 Aug 2023

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Researchers explore the potential utility of ginger essential oil in preventing NASH.

29 Aug 2023

Study finds evidence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in many patients with postviral syndrome

Researchers investigated immunologic and clinical findings indicative of SARS-CoV-2 exposure among individuals with postviral syndrome.

29 Aug 2023

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

In a recent editorial published in Fermentation, researchers highlighted the use of fermentation as a means to increase the antioxidant potential of foods.

29 Aug 2023

Study finds that germline-encoded specificities cannot always predict the trajectory of B-cell responses

Researchers used computational simulations and experiments to investigate how genetic variations encoded in the germline impact B-cell responses.

29 Aug 2023

Could the weight of your serving dish make you obese?

People carrying heavier serving dishes are more likely to serve themselves higher than usual amounts of food.

29 Aug 2023

Omicron's dominance amidst immune escape sparks debate: should it be classified as a separate serotype?

Distinct serotypes for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-related coronaviruses (CoVs).

29 Aug 2023

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

The association between obesity and head and neck cancer risk.

29 Aug 2023

Innovative insights into effects of hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

Researchers investigated whether bone marrow-derived cells contribute to colitis-associated colon cancer.

29 Aug 2023

Medical Science News

A rise in all-cause mortality in China following termination of the Zero COVID Policy

West Nile virus surges to highest incidence since 2012

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Gene therapy reduces hearing loss associated with Norrie disease in mice

Drug-encapsulated nanogels show potential for treating obesity and other liver diseases

Healthy aging can be achieved by optimizing diet at an early stage in life

New drug candidate reduces inflammation and improves memory in Alzheimer's mouse models

TBI-on-a-chip model traces link between head trauma and Alzheimer's

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Experts recommend brain aging biomarkers to improve brain health of elderly individuals

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Study finds evidence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in many patients with postviral syndrome

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

Study finds that germline-encoded specificities cannot always predict the trajectory of B-cell responses

Could the weight of your serving dish make you obese?

Omicron's dominance amidst immune escape sparks debate: should it be classified as a separate serotype?

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

Innovative insights into effects of hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

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