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Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Study investigates the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and COVID-19 outcomes. The findings suggest that MVPA is directly associated with the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is mitigated after the completion of the COVID-19 vaccination primary series.

26 Apr 2023

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

Research assesses the effect of foods fortified with phytosterols (PS) on reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations.

26 Apr 2023

New tool calculates economic value of breastfeeding for mothers and society

This paper describes the development of the Mothers' Milk Tool, which calculates the economic value contributed by women's unpaid care work through breastfeeding infants and young children. The tool can be used to track progress on breastfeeding targets and assist consideration of breastfeeding in food balance sheets and economic production statistics.

26 Apr 2023

UQ research could lead to viable treatments for motor neuron disease

Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for motor neuron disease (MND).

26 Apr 2023

Local partnership receives $500,000 grant to improve healthy food access for low-income pregnant women

Food insecurity - the lack of steady access to nutritionally adequate food - during pregnancy is linked to premature births and poorer health for low-income mothers and their babies, contributing to staggering rates of infant mortality in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

26 Apr 2023

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Research paper explores the relationship between aging, gut microbiota, and climate change. It discusses how climate change can affect the composition of gut microbiota, which in turn can impact the aging process.

26 Apr 2023

Versatile new foam material could reduce health care-related infections

A versatile new foam material developed by researchers at the University of Georgia could significantly reduce health care-related infections caused by implanted medical devices - or drastically improve cleanup efforts following environmental disasters like oil spills.

26 Apr 2023

Practicing integrative neuro-oncology to improve care for brain tumor patients

The University of Cincinnati's Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, published an article in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology April 25 discussing her journey and approach to practicing integrative neuro-oncology.

26 Apr 2023

Excess BMI in early adolescence affects brain structures, circuitry and cognitive performance

Obesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in the International Journal of Obesity now finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to preteens with normal body-mass index (BMI).

26 Apr 2023

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Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

New tool calculates economic value of breastfeeding for mothers and society

UQ research could lead to viable treatments for motor neuron disease

Local partnership receives $500,000 grant to improve healthy food access for low-income pregnant women

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Versatile new foam material could reduce health care-related infections

Practicing integrative neuro-oncology to improve care for brain tumor patients

Excess BMI in early adolescence affects brain structures, circuitry and cognitive performance

Researchers investigate the roles of STAT3α and STAT3β isoforms in aggressive breast cancer

Ingestible capsule uses electricity to boost production of hunger-regulating hormone

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Playing pickleball helps older adults to reach the recommended dose of physical activity

Possible risk factors for brain aneurysm development in adults living with HIV

Spatial organization of immune cells predicts outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Understanding how biological sex and immune system contribute to shaping the developing brain

Handheld breath device allows people to monitor metabolic fuel use at home

Research uncovers antibodies that are still effective against new variants of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Study identifies an association between menopause symptoms and adverse work outcomes

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

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