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Health-based action plan offers protection for COPD and asthma patients from wildfires

Communities impacted by increased wildfire activity and smoke can use a population health-based action plan to help alleviate health risks, particularly for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a new perspective article.

14 Aug 2024

Discovery of immune cell regulator could lead to new therapies for inflammatory conditions

The discovery of a new regulator affecting immune cells could lead to new treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases including arthritis and severe COVID 19.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Cesarean section recipients are usually given prophylactic antibiotics just before the procedure to prevent later infections at the surgical site.

14 Aug 2024

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early life exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research led by Penn State.

14 Aug 2024

Understanding the complexities of epigenetic aging clocks in health research

A new editorial was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 14 on July 17, 2024, entitled, "Recalibrate concepts of epigenetic aging clocks in human health."

14 Aug 2024

Automated implant offers new hope for preventing opioid overdose deaths

Naloxone is an effective treatment for opioid overdose, but it usually requires a bystander to step in and administer it.

14 Aug 2024

Ketogenic diet can boost efficacy of pancreatic cancer therapy

A study of fasting and the ketogenic diet reveals a new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors to an existing cancer drug.

14 Aug 2024

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

14 Aug 2024

Air-powered computers can be a more reliable, cost-effective way to help prevent blood clots and strokes

A new, air-powered computer sets off alarms when certain medical devices fail. The invention is a more reliable and lower-cost way to help prevent blood clots and strokes - all without electronic sensors.

14 Aug 2024

Finnish study links autumn and winter births to higher rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis

Being born in autumn or winter is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis in Finland, a new registry-based study shows.

14 Aug 2024

Liver stiffness becomes crucial indicator for post-treatment hepatitis C risk assessment

Hepatitis C can be cured in almost all cases with modern medication. However, if advanced liver damage is already present at the time of cure, there is still a residual risk of liver cancer and complications of portal hypertension, such as abdominal fluid, bleeding from the digestive tract and confusion.

14 Aug 2024

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Work-related stress caused by job strain and an imbalance between efforts applied vs. rewards received may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

14 Aug 2024

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Health-based action plan offers protection for COPD and asthma patients from wildfires

Discovery of immune cell regulator could lead to new therapies for inflammatory conditions

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Understanding the complexities of epigenetic aging clocks in health research

Automated implant offers new hope for preventing opioid overdose deaths

Ketogenic diet can boost efficacy of pancreatic cancer therapy

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

Air-powered computers can be a more reliable, cost-effective way to help prevent blood clots and strokes

Finnish study links autumn and winter births to higher rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis

Liver stiffness becomes crucial indicator for post-treatment hepatitis C risk assessment

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Kids who survived Super Bowl shooting are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

DeNovix releases new CellDrop model and applications

Study finds no clinically useful biomarkers for long COVID in routine lab tests

New findings reveal how serotonin shapes behavior in negative situations

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Over 47,000 heat-related deaths estimated to have occurred in Europe in 2023

COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases linked to decreased anxiety and depression in US adults

Sapio Sciences and CREO Announce Strategic Partnership

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Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

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