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Study shows RSV’s severe impact on US adults, urging more testing and vaccination

RSV hospitalizations in US adults reached high levels pre-vaccine, especially impacting those 75 and older, underscoring the need for awareness and prevention efforts.

14 Nov 2024

Maternal RSV vaccination timing optimizes newborn immunity through improved antibody transfer

Maternal RSV vaccination enhances antibody transfer to newborns, with optimal transfer efficiency observed when given at least five weeks before delivery.

14 Nov 2024

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.

14 Nov 2024

Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals

A new paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

14 Nov 2024

As California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spending

California public health officials are dipping into state and federal stockpiles to equip up to 10,000 farmworkers with masks, gloves, goggles, and other safety gear as the state confirms at least 21 human cases of bird flu as of early November.

14 Nov 2024

FasL inhibitor speeds recovery and reduces mortality in severe COVID-19 patients

A new clinical study shows that an inhibitor of Fas ligand (FasL), also called CD95 ligand (CD95L), led to a faster recovery of COVID-19 patients and reduced mortality.

14 Nov 2024

HEPA air purifiers fall short in cutting respiratory infections in aged-care facilities

Research on HEPA-14 air purifiers in aged care reveals no significant impact on respiratory infections, though initial phase results suggest potential benefits.

13 Nov 2024

Inequities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage for older adults highlighted in global study

Researchers provide a global overview of COVID-19 vaccination programs among the elderly.

13 Nov 2024

Study uncovers why white button mushrooms may help prevent prostate cancer progression

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report and a national leader in providing cancer patients with best-in-class, integrated supportive care programs, now understand why taking an investigational white button mushroom supplement shows promise in slowing and even preventing prostate cancer from spreading among men who joined a phase 2 clinical trial studying "food as medicine."

12 Nov 2024

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test quickly detects any kind of pathogen

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind of pathogen.

12 Nov 2024

Switching from smoking to vaping improves respiratory health

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people who begin consuming electronic cigarettes while continuing to smoke regular cigarettes do not report improved respiratory symptoms.

12 Nov 2024

California dengue cases prompt swift response from public health officials

Jason Farned and his team at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District had spent years preparing for the likely arrival of dengue, a dangerous virus typically found in tropical climates outside the mainland United States.

12 Nov 2024

Limited impact of prenatal COVID-19 exposure on child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Research shows prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 linked to slight regulatory behavior improvements in infants, but no significant neurodevelopmental impacts.

12 Nov 2024

Early RSV vaccination in pregnancy provides best protection for newborns

Current guidelines recommend that pregnant people receive a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - which typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most adults but can be deadly for infants - during weeks 32–36 of pregnancy.

11 Nov 2024

New insights into the genetic legacy of Denisovans

Scientists believe individuals of the most recently discovered "hominin" group (the Denisovans) that interbred with modern day humans passed on some of their genes via multiple, distinct interbreeding events that helped shape early human history.

8 Nov 2024

Mountaineering mice offer insight into evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions

Teams of mountaineering mice are helping advance understanding into how evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions can enable a single species to thrive across diverse environments.

8 Nov 2024

AI tool enhances diagnosis of long COVID in electronic health records

Investigators at Mass General Brigham have developed an AI-based tool to sift through electronic health records to help clinicians identify cases of long COVID, an often mysterious condition that can encompass a litany of enduring symptoms, including fatigue, chronic cough, and brain fog after infection from SARS-CoV-2.

8 Nov 2024

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Study shows RSV’s severe impact on US adults, urging more testing and vaccination

Maternal RSV vaccination timing optimizes newborn immunity through improved antibody transfer

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals

As California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spending

FasL inhibitor speeds recovery and reduces mortality in severe COVID-19 patients

HEPA air purifiers fall short in cutting respiratory infections in aged-care facilities

Inequities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage for older adults highlighted in global study

Study uncovers why white button mushrooms may help prevent prostate cancer progression

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test quickly detects any kind of pathogen

Switching from smoking to vaping improves respiratory health

California dengue cases prompt swift response from public health officials

Limited impact of prenatal COVID-19 exposure on child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Early RSV vaccination in pregnancy provides best protection for newborns

New insights into the genetic legacy of Denisovans

Mountaineering mice offer insight into evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions

AI tool enhances diagnosis of long COVID in electronic health records

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study reveals how COVID-19 affected the spread and evolution of seasonal influenza

New antibiotic-resistant bacteria strain may be spreading across Asia

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