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Study examines mate selection confusion in the digital age

A recent sociological study finds that most young adults surveyed reported feeling confused about their options when it comes to dating decisions.

3 Jul 2024

Research shows the impact of COVID-19 vaccination rates on pediatric asthma symptoms

States with high rates of COVID-19 vaccination saw more pediatric asthma patients get a break from their symptoms, according to new research published today in JAMA Network Open by leaders from Nemours Children's Health and Endeavor Health.

3 Jul 2024

PVP-037: A novel imidazopyrimidine adjuvant enhancing vaccine immune responses

Many vaccines are only partially effective, have waning efficacy, or do not work well in the very young or the very old.

3 Jul 2024

Inflammation in early adulthood may be linked to memory and thinking problems at middle age

Having higher levels of inflammation in your 20s and 30s may be linked to having memory and thinking problems at middle age, according to a study published in the July 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Jul 2024

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found.

3 Jul 2024

Protein nanocages: A promising frontier in mRNA therapeutics

In recent years, messenger RNA (mRNA) has emerged as a promising avenue for accurate and potent therapeutic interventions. Unlike DNA drugs, mRNA can express genetic information without the risk of integrating into the host genome.

3 Jul 2024

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

Experiencing gratitude may help older adults live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

3 Jul 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': SCOTUS term wraps with a bang

It was a busy year for health-related cases at the Supreme Court. Among other issues, the justices grappled with two abortion cases, a separate case touching on the opioid epidemic, and a case challenging whether localities can bar homeless people from sleeping in public spaces.

3 Jul 2024

Pioneering Live Cell Imaging - Yokogawa's Impact and Innovations

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Kevin Jan from Yokogawa about the future of live cell imaging technologies.

From Yokogawa Life Science 3 Jul 2024

Research could help drug developers improve the safety profiles of medications

Research from the University of British Columbia, MIT, and the University of Michigan could help drug developers improve the safety profiles of medications and reduce side effects.

3 Jul 2024

Impaired communication between immune cells leads to cognitive impairment in female Alzheimer's patients

Lead author Neta Rosenzweig, PhD, of the Ann Romney Center for Neurological Diseases, and senior author Oleg Butovsky, PhD, of the Ann Romney Center and Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, share key messages from their paper "Sex-Dependent APOE4 Neutrophil-Microglia Interactions Drive Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease" published in Nature Medicine.

3 Jul 2024

Exercise boosts tumor-killing white blood cells in breast cancer patients

A new Finnish study from University of Turku shows that already a 30-minute exercise can increase the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of breast cancer patients.

3 Jul 2024

New AI tool can help select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).

3 Jul 2024

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries

What weighs most heavily on older adults' minds when it comes to health care?

3 Jul 2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.

3 Jul 2024

Research reveals link between rooms with high ceilings and poorer examination results

Ever wondered why you performed worse than expected in that final university exam that you sat in a cavernous gymnasium or massive hall, despite countless hours, days and weeks of study? Now you have a genuine reason – high ceilings.

3 Jul 2024

Key differences in RNA editing found between postmortem and living brain

Researchers examined the adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) nucleoside editing of postmortem and live prefrontal cortical tissues.

3 Jul 2024

Does long-term air pollution exposure lead to loss of independence in later life?

The association between exposure to air pollutants over extended periods and the loss of independence among older adults.

3 Jul 2024

Digital screening for depression: Does automated feedback help?

The efficacy of two versions of automated feedback following internet-based depression screening on the severity of depression.

3 Jul 2024

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Study examines mate selection confusion in the digital age

Research shows the impact of COVID-19 vaccination rates on pediatric asthma symptoms

PVP-037: A novel imidazopyrimidine adjuvant enhancing vaccine immune responses

Inflammation in early adulthood may be linked to memory and thinking problems at middle age

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Protein nanocages: A promising frontier in mRNA therapeutics

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': SCOTUS term wraps with a bang

Pioneering Live Cell Imaging - Yokogawa's Impact and Innovations

Research could help drug developers improve the safety profiles of medications

Impaired communication between immune cells leads to cognitive impairment in female Alzheimer's patients

Exercise boosts tumor-killing white blood cells in breast cancer patients

New AI tool can help select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

Research reveals link between rooms with high ceilings and poorer examination results

Key differences in RNA editing found between postmortem and living brain

Does long-term air pollution exposure lead to loss of independence in later life?

Digital screening for depression: Does automated feedback help?

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

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Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

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