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Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don't believe they are at risk for heart disease.

2 Feb 2023

Neutralizing antibodies to Toscana and Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus found in quails

The quail could be the unknown reservoir of the Toscana virus (TOSV) and the Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), mosquito-borne pathogens that can infect domestic animals and also cause disease in humans.

1 Feb 2023

Light-activated nanoscale drills can combat infectious fungi

That stubborn athlete's foot infection an estimated 70% of people get at some point in their life could become much easier to get rid of thanks to nanoscale drills activated by visible light.

1 Feb 2023

What is the impact of worries and expectations on COVID-19 symptoms?

A new study posted on the pre-print server medRxiv* aimed to analyze the association between COVID-19 symptoms and worry during the pandemic.

1 Feb 2023

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Researchers developed an innovative method to diagnose respiratory viral infections (RVIs) in children using discarded facial tissues.

1 Feb 2023

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Researchers discuss strategies to apply a combination of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet to manage chronic health conditions.

31 Jan 2023

The impact of common viral infections on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity

A new study discusses the impact of several human viruses on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity.

31 Jan 2023

Study: COVID-19 is a significant cause of death in children and young people in the U.S.

COVID-19 was the underlying cause of death for more than 940,000 people in the US, including over 1,300 deaths among children and young people aged 0–19 years.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers discover mechanism underlying the development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

A combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progression of the disease in patients.

30 Jan 2023

New EV platform could help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide

To many, EV stands for "electric vehicle." To researchers at Harvard University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, it's shorthand for another vehicle - this one nanoscopic - that might help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide.

30 Jan 2023

Machine learning identifies drugs that could be repurposed to help people quit smoking cigarettes

Medications like dextromethorphan, used to treat coughs caused by cold and flu, could potentially be repurposed to help people quit smoking cigarettes, according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine and University of Minnesota researchers.

30 Jan 2023

New model shows how infectious diseases evolve in space and time

A new disease model that can account for contact patterns between age groups shows how infectious diseases evolve in space and time and how to predict future case numbers across a region.

30 Jan 2023

Novel class of sulfonamides to block malaria transmission

Malaria is a devastating disease, with 247 million cases and 619,000 deaths reported in 2021 alone. Malaria causes fever and a flu-like illness that occurs when people are infected with the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is spread by mosquitoes.

30 Jan 2023

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

Neutralizing antibodies to Toscana and Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus found in quails

Light-activated nanoscale drills can combat infectious fungi

What is the impact of worries and expectations on COVID-19 symptoms?

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

The impact of common viral infections on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity

Study: COVID-19 is a significant cause of death in children and young people in the U.S.

Researchers discover mechanism underlying the development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

New EV platform could help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide

Machine learning identifies drugs that could be repurposed to help people quit smoking cigarettes

New model shows how infectious diseases evolve in space and time

Novel class of sulfonamides to block malaria transmission

New NHS plan to provide tailored support at home for elderly, vulnerable people

Study evaluates post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in US university

Importance of Global Pandemic Predictions for Future Outbreaks; How prepared are we?

A baby spent 36 days in an in-network NICU. Why did the hospital next door send a bill?

Antiviral activity of natural flavonoids against various coronaviruses

Researchers explore respiratory syncytial virus infection before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Disruption of the blood-brain barrier due to long COVID

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

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The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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