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Climate change linked to spread of pathogens in humans and animals

A new Europe-wide study investigated the prevalence of protozoans, bacteria and viruses potentially pathogenic to humans and domestic animals in birds and bats in varying climatic conditions.

11 Sep 2023

Oxford University study administers first-ever vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

A University of Oxford study has administered a new vaccine against tick-borne virus Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) to volunteers for the first time.

11 Sep 2023

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Scientists have detected new strains of malaria-causing parasites in Ethiopia that are both resistant to current treatments and escape detection by common diagnostic tests - a development that could increase cases and deaths from malaria and make eliminating the persistent disease an even greater challenge.

11 Sep 2023

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, characterized by various motor dysfunctions, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. It is known that specific gene mutations that are passed down through families are responsible for some cases of Parkinson's disease.

11 Sep 2023

Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes

Emotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher stress levels, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

11 Sep 2023

NIH grants support Kessler Foundation scientists to advance research on neglect dyslexia and autism

Three Kessler Foundation research scientists, Timothy Rich, PhD, OTR/L, and Co-Principal Investigators Helen Genova, PhD, and Heba Elsayed, MD, have been awarded $777,325 in federal grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand research in the fields of neglect dyslexia and autism.0

11 Sep 2023

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to understand the effects of ketone ester supplementation on frailty, a condition of vulnerability which develops following age-related decline in multiple physiological systems.

11 Sep 2023

Probation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans

"Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful," warned Friedrich Nietzsche more than a century ago.

11 Sep 2023

Hobbies protect older people from age-related decline in mental health and wellbeing

Having a hobby is linked to fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, self-reported health and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and over, and this holds true across 16 countries on three continents, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

11 Sep 2023

Urban living linked to increased risk of respiratory infections in young children

Young children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies

Babies and young children with more mature communities of bacteria present in their gut are less likely to develop allergy-related wheezing or asthma, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

CheckMate 227 trial: Nivolumab + ipilimumab shows remarkable six-year survival benefits in metastatic NSCLC

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) World Conference on Lung Cancer 2023 in Singapore is set to witness a monumental breakthrough in the field of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment.

11 Sep 2023

Low-molecular weight human interleukin-1β antagonist discovered

Researchers described the detection of a human interleukin-1β antagonist with low molecular weight that disrupts interactions with the interleukin-1 receptor type I receptor.

11 Sep 2023

Emulsifiers and heart health: a prospective cohort study reveals associations

In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers examined the relationships between the intake of food emulsifiers and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

11 Sep 2023

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a large-scale international study of survivors of childhood cancer led by scientists from the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.

11 Sep 2023

Workplace masking: insights into the hidden realities of social adaptation

Researchers examined the workplace masking experiences of neurotypical, autistic, and neurodivergent non-autistic adults.

11 Sep 2023

Modified adenocarcinoma classification improves reproducibility and aligns with clinical reality

A modified adenocarcinoma classification approach significantly enhances reproducibility and may be an improvement on the existing World Health Organization classification system, according to research unveiled at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Medicinal cannabis and its impact on patient-reported outcomes in chronic health

Researchers evaluated health-related quality of life and other outcomes in patients taking medicinal cannabis.

11 Sep 2023

Osimertinib plus chemotherapy shows significant PFS benefit in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC

Osimertinib plus chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival benefit compared to osimertinib alone, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

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Climate change linked to spread of pathogens in humans and animals

Oxford University study administers first-ever vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes

NIH grants support Kessler Foundation scientists to advance research on neglect dyslexia and autism

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

Probation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans

Hobbies protect older people from age-related decline in mental health and wellbeing

Urban living linked to increased risk of respiratory infections in young children

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies

CheckMate 227 trial: Nivolumab + ipilimumab shows remarkable six-year survival benefits in metastatic NSCLC

Low-molecular weight human interleukin-1β antagonist discovered

Emulsifiers and heart health: a prospective cohort study reveals associations

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Workplace masking: insights into the hidden realities of social adaptation

Modified adenocarcinoma classification improves reproducibility and aligns with clinical reality

Medicinal cannabis and its impact on patient-reported outcomes in chronic health

Osimertinib plus chemotherapy shows significant PFS benefit in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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