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Wearable tech reveals: Social constructs and physical activity shape global sleep patterns

Researchers analyze sleep data from wearable devices to assess sleep patterns. Societal factors influence sleep quality and quantity, with exercise playing a positive role. Understanding social norms can help enhance the benefits of sleep on health and well-being.

19 Jun 2023

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Research explores US consumers' perceptions and preferences for healthy vegetable-based snacks and beverages, revealing variations in preferences and positive associations with personality traits and health consciousness. The findings offer valuable insights for promoting healthy snacking and informing marketing strategies.

19 Jun 2023

Unlocking HIV cure: Study highlights allogeneic immunity as key mechanism in eradicating latent virus reservoirs

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation with CCR5Δ32/Δ32 donors shows potential for HIV cure. Alloimmunity and CCR5 deficiency play significant roles in viral reservoir clearance.

19 Jun 2023

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

In a study published in the journal Pharma Nutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

With ever-growing pressures on the NHS, dealing with angry or frustrated patients and their relatives has become increasingly common for those working in healthcare.

19 Jun 2023

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

A Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are slightly more likely to die within 30 to 60 days of birth than male babies with the same condition.

19 Jun 2023

Luke is exploring microbes to find sustainable solutions for different stages of food production

Globally, food production is challenged by both climate change and population growth. There is less and less arable land, but there is a growing need for safe and healthy food.

19 Jun 2023

Researchers create a detailed map of neurotransmitter receptors that control information flow

Receptor patterns define key organizational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered.

19 Jun 2023

Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered to new mothers by individuals who previously recovered from post-partum depression (PPD) may help prevent future psychiatric illness in their children, finds new research led by McMaster University.

19 Jun 2023

EPFL researchers achieve near-perfect control of individual molecules for improving sensing precision

Aleksandra Radenovic, head of the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology in the School of Engineering, has worked for years to improve nanopore technology, which involves passing a molecule like DNA through a tiny pore in a membrane to measure an ionic current.

19 Jun 2023

New mapping by Human Brain Project advances the understanding of neuroreceptor organization

A key challenge in neuroscience is to understand how the brain can adapt to a changing world, even with a relatively static anatomy.

19 Jun 2023

New data demonstrates severe AMR among non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated from food in China

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major cause of human salmonellosis globally. Food animals are major NTS reservoirs.

19 Jun 2023

De facto decriminalization may be a promising strategy to reduce drug arrests in the Black community

De facto decriminalization of drug possession may be a good first step in addressing the disproportionate impact of an overburdened United States criminal justice system on the Black community.

19 Jun 2023

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

19 Jun 2023

Scented path to healthy eating: study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

Study explores the role of sensory cues such as odors in promoting such healthy choices.

19 Jun 2023

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment of infants born via cesarean section.

19 Jun 2023

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

Tiny packets of molecular cargo shed by cancer cells seed the foundations for metastasis at distant sites in the body.

19 Jun 2023

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health. Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, heart rate and inflammation, which can contribute to developing chronic diseases.

19 Jun 2023

Study proposes an efficient algorithm for fully automatic 3D left atrial segmentation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Studying atrial structure directly is crucial for comprehending and managing atrial fibrillation (AF).

19 Jun 2023

Study provides a promising strategy for the treatment of neuroblastoma

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Neuroblastoma (NB) is a common solid tumor in children and infants, the formation and regression of which is closely linked to the tumor-host immune relationship.

19 Jun 2023

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Wearable tech reveals: Social constructs and physical activity shape global sleep patterns

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Unlocking HIV cure: Study highlights allogeneic immunity as key mechanism in eradicating latent virus reservoirs

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

Luke is exploring microbes to find sustainable solutions for different stages of food production

Researchers create a detailed map of neurotransmitter receptors that control information flow

Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants

EPFL researchers achieve near-perfect control of individual molecules for improving sensing precision

New mapping by Human Brain Project advances the understanding of neuroreceptor organization

New data demonstrates severe AMR among non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated from food in China

De facto decriminalization may be a promising strategy to reduce drug arrests in the Black community

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists

Scented path to healthy eating: study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Study proposes an efficient algorithm for fully automatic 3D left atrial segmentation

Study provides a promising strategy for the treatment of neuroblastoma

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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