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Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

Researchers summarized the main findings related to the neurobiological regulation of appetite presented at the 23rd Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium in June 2022.

8 May 2023

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

A recent study discussed coinfections in the lungs and how viral infections create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi.

8 May 2023

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Researchers working at the CDC, FDA, and National Cancer Institute analyzed the 2021 National Health Interview Survey data to assess recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults.

8 May 2023

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Researchers highlighted the pace of development of COVID-19 therapies during the pandemic and the challenges that hinder the widespread availability of anticoronavirals.

8 May 2023

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

In a recent MMWR published on the CDC website, researchers discussed provisional death estimates for 2022.

8 May 2023

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

A recent study evaluated the risks of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre- or post-menopausal females.

8 May 2023

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Researcher evaluates the stability of monkeypox virus (MPXV) on stainless steel surfaces stored at different temperatures and using different interfering substances to mimic environmental contamination.

7 May 2023

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Research paper investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), food desert severity, and metabolic health during pregnancy. The study found that lower SES predicted higher food desert severity, which in turn predicted higher percent adiposity during the second trimester of pregnancy.

7 May 2023

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction.

5 May 2023

Plant-based dairy alternatives in the human diet

Researchers explored the association between plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs) and the human diet.

5 May 2023

Neuropathic pain study uncovers pathophysiological mechanism and promising therapeutic target

Neuropathic pain - abnormal hypersensitivity to stimuli - is associated with impaired quality of life and is often poorly managed. Estimates suggest that 3 percent to 17 percent of adults suffer from neuropathic pain, including a quarter of people with diabetes and a third of people with HIV.

5 May 2023

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Researchers described a new method to safely release DNA from ancient tooth and bone artifacts.

5 May 2023

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) - characterized by red, sore, itchy or peeling skin - affects up to 95% of people undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.

5 May 2023

Cognitive function therapy significantly improves chronic low back pain at a considerably lower societal cost

Researchers determined whether CFT was more effective and economically advantageous.

5 May 2023

Cannabis product authenticity: a metabolomic big data approach

Researchers examined the aspects of the authentomics of cannabis products.

5 May 2023

Did race/ethnicity disparities in severe COVID-19 outcomes persist in the era of vaccination?

Researchers evaluated whether race disparities in COVID-19 severity outcomes were persistent.

5 May 2023

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Researchers evaluated metabolic profile changes of the skin in relation to microbiota and UV exposure.

5 May 2023

Evaluating the effectiveness of both BA.1-containing and BA.4/BA.5-containing bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness, in absolute and relative terms, of vaccines.

5 May 2023

How does parental monitoring impact adolescent behaviors and experiences?

Researchers examined associations between parental monitoring and the behaviors of adolescents.

5 May 2023

Study finds a pharmacological-based approach to revert immune escape of breast cancer cells

Freiburg researchers discover a mechanism by which cancer cells escape the immune system.

4 May 2023

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Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Plant-based dairy alternatives in the human diet

Neuropathic pain study uncovers pathophysiological mechanism and promising therapeutic target

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Cognitive function therapy significantly improves chronic low back pain at a considerably lower societal cost

Cannabis product authenticity: a metabolomic big data approach

Did race/ethnicity disparities in severe COVID-19 outcomes persist in the era of vaccination?

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Evaluating the effectiveness of both BA.1-containing and BA.4/BA.5-containing bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

How does parental monitoring impact adolescent behaviors and experiences?

Study finds a pharmacological-based approach to revert immune escape of breast cancer cells

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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