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Short film captures the journey of Wild Sea Women

Short film captures journey of students and cold-water swimmers collaborating on research project - first time cold water exposure has been tested in saliva samples.

22 May 2023

Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection

Genetic alterations that give rise to a rare, fatal disorder known as MOGS-CDG paradoxically also protect cells against infection by viruses.

19 May 2023

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Whole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.

19 May 2023

Comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients with a chohort admitted to ICU for influenza pneumonia

A recent study evaluated clinical differences between critically ill COVID-19 and influenza patients.

19 May 2023

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Research discusses the emergence of a highly diversified SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant called XBB, which is spreading rapidly around the world. XBB emerged through the recombination of two cocirculating BA.2 lineages, BJ.1 and BM.1.1.1, during the summer of 2022.

18 May 2023

Researchers discover how corticosteroids influence inflammatory response during COVID-19 infection

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a class of corticosteroids called glucocorticoids (GCs) have become established as one of the main treatment options, especially for severe cases, thanks to their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant action.

18 May 2023

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

A mouse study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis points to data that could be key to developing an effective vaccine for the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae.

18 May 2023

Temperature sensation in the phantom hand provides a more realistic touch to amputees

An unexpected discovery about temperature feedback has led to new bionic technology that allows amputees to sense the temperature of objects – both hot and cold – directly in the phantom hand.

18 May 2023

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats.

18 May 2023

Regular aerobic exercise may help reduce influenza and pneumonia mortality risk

Regular aerobic exercise, popularly known as "cardio," is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from flu or pneumonia, even at weekly levels below those recommended, finds US research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

18 May 2023

Investigating the changes in severity and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children

Shifting Epidemiology and Severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

18 May 2023

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Researchers advocated that it was not the (right) time to stop using masks in healthcare settings.

18 May 2023

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Researchers analyzed the evolution of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

17 May 2023

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers presented updated evidence of the effectiveness of masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2023

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Researchers discussed the efficacy of masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 May 2023

Cardio boosts immunity: Regular aerobic exercise slashes risk of death from flu and pneumonia

Research examines the association of leisure-time physical activity with mortality from influenza and pneumonia. The study found that aerobic physical activity, even at quantities below the recommended level, may be associated with lower influenza and pneumonia mortality while muscle-strengthening activity demonstrated a J-shaped relationship.

17 May 2023

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Research examines the impact of long-Covid syndrome on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections. It reveals significant impairments in physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for long-term surveillance and support for affected individuals.

16 May 2023

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Researchers investigated the genetic origin, distribution patterns, and antigenicity of novel AIVs.

16 May 2023

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examine the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes and the effectiveness of vaccines in individuals with obesity. Using data from Scotland, the study explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hospitalization/mortality due to COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

A clinical trial of an experimental universal influenza vaccine developed by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC), part of the National Institutes of Health, has begun enrolling volunteers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

15 May 2023

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Short film captures the journey of Wild Sea Women

Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients with a chohort admitted to ICU for influenza pneumonia

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Researchers discover how corticosteroids influence inflammatory response during COVID-19 infection

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

Temperature sensation in the phantom hand provides a more realistic touch to amputees

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Regular aerobic exercise may help reduce influenza and pneumonia mortality risk

Investigating the changes in severity and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Cardio boosts immunity: Regular aerobic exercise slashes risk of death from flu and pneumonia

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

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