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Environmental exposures during pregnancy can affect obesity risk differently in girls and boys, according to a study

A study published in the journal BMC Medicine describes that the risk of obesity and neurodevelopmental delay can vary between boys and girls concerning certain types of prenatal exposures. The study identifies a combination of four exposure levels that protect girls from developing these complications.

13 Apr 2023

Study finds no clear evidence of increased internet gaming disorder during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on internet gaming disorder.

13 Apr 2023

Study reveals the cumulative effects of income and age on human well-being globally

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers evaluated the effects of age and income on human well-being.

13 Apr 2023

Study suggests detecting new SARS-CoV-2 variants in inbound travelers more effective than community surveillance

Researchers explored the global surveillance of new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

13 Apr 2023

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

Researchers explored the regulation of gut microbiota via a two-phase and low-calorie diet among obese persons.

13 Apr 2023

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

Researchers assessed whether exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy impacted infant neurodevelopment.

13 Apr 2023

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Researchers investigated the challenges faced by adults with post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in healthcare.

13 Apr 2023

Cellulose nanocrystals as a barrier against mosquito bites

Researchers examined the barrier effect of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) on mosquitoes.

13 Apr 2023

New clinical RNA sequencing platform helps carve a path for Precision Child Health

A new clinical RNA sequencing platform at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is helping to facilitate research into rare genetic conditions and carve a path for Precision Child Health, a movement at SickKids to deliver individualized care for every patient.

13 Apr 2023

Researchers develop new approach for studying HBV in the lab

Hepatitis C and hepatitis B viruses both attack the liver, eventually causing deadly cirrhosis or cancer. But while antivirals can cure 95 percent of HCV infections, its cousin HBV has long eluded effective therapeutics.

13 Apr 2023

Healthy People 2030 target is achievable with modest reductions in added sugars intake

Reducing caloric intake from added sugars is a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030, a national public health initiative led by the US Department of Health and Human Services that sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and wellbeing over the next decade.

13 Apr 2023

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters provide durable, effective protection against omicron subvariants

New research led by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health shows that bivalent COVID-19 boosters are still providing effective protection from hospitalization and death, even against the most recent omicron subvariants.

13 Apr 2023

Study uncovers hallmarks to improving pancreatic cancer therapy

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made a significant contribution to the field of pancreatic cancer research.

13 Apr 2023

VR training shown to be as effective as inpatient training for nursing students

In search of novel tactics to accommodate a larger student body and fulfill workforce demands, nursing schools are developing new approaches to optimize learning, engage learners, and provide methods to ensure competency in future nursing graduates.

13 Apr 2023

Hearing aids could be effective in mitigating the impact of hearing loss on dementia

People experiencing hearing loss who are not using a hearing aid may have a higher risk of dementia than people without hearing loss, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. However, using a hearing aid may reduce this risk to the same level as people without hearing loss.

13 Apr 2023

The importance and challenges of developing mucosal SARS-COV-2 vaccines

In November 2022, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases co-hosted a virtual workshop on the importance and challenges of developing mucosal vaccines for SARS-COV-2.

13 Apr 2023

New AI tool accurately predicts aggressiveness of colorectal cancer

A new artificial intelligence model designed by researchers at Harvard Medical School and National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan could bring much-needed clarity to doctors delivering prognoses and deciding on treatments for patients with colorectal cancer, the second deadliest cancer worldwide.

13 Apr 2023

The confusing fate of the abortion pill

The abortion pill mifepristone is now ground zero in the abortion debate.

13 Apr 2023

AI-designed T-cell vaccine extremely effective at preventing severe COVID-19 in mice

The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time.

13 Apr 2023

Using an implantable nanofluidic device to tame pancreatic cancer

Houston Methodist nanomedicine researchers have found a way to tame pancreatic cancer - one of the most aggressive and difficult to treat cancers - by delivering immunotherapy directly into the tumor with a device that is smaller than a grain of rice.

13 Apr 2023

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Environmental exposures during pregnancy can affect obesity risk differently in girls and boys, according to a study

Study finds no clear evidence of increased internet gaming disorder during COVID-19 pandemic

Study reveals the cumulative effects of income and age on human well-being globally

Study suggests detecting new SARS-CoV-2 variants in inbound travelers more effective than community surveillance

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Cellulose nanocrystals as a barrier against mosquito bites

New clinical RNA sequencing platform helps carve a path for Precision Child Health

Researchers develop new approach for studying HBV in the lab

Healthy People 2030 target is achievable with modest reductions in added sugars intake

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters provide durable, effective protection against omicron subvariants

Study uncovers hallmarks to improving pancreatic cancer therapy

VR training shown to be as effective as inpatient training for nursing students

Hearing aids could be effective in mitigating the impact of hearing loss on dementia

The importance and challenges of developing mucosal SARS-COV-2 vaccines

New AI tool accurately predicts aggressiveness of colorectal cancer

The confusing fate of the abortion pill

AI-designed T-cell vaccine extremely effective at preventing severe COVID-19 in mice

Using an implantable nanofluidic device to tame pancreatic cancer

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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