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New QR4 algorithm outperforms previous models in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

A new cardiovascular risk prediction algorithm.

23 Apr 2024

Rising costs fuel quit-smoking surge in England amid health advice dip

Researchers investigate the factors that motivate smokers to quit smoking to ultimately determine the influence of COVID-19 on smoking cessation.

23 Apr 2024

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

A study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.

23 Apr 2024

Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine assesses whether individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to developing long COVID, analyzing a UK cohort to explore the prolonged impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population.

22 Apr 2024

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.

18 Apr 2024

Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients

Study found that antipsychotic drug use in dementia patients is linked to increased risks of stroke, heart failure, and other serious conditions.

18 Apr 2024

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Study examined closures of United States (US) schools due to 11 influenza seasons between 2011 and 2022.

18 Apr 2024

New vaccine promises broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other sarbecoviruses

Researchers at Georgia Tech and the University of Wisconsin have created a broad-spectrum vaccine capable of defending against various SARS-CoV-2 variants and related bat coronaviruses.

17 Apr 2024

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal age-related differences in nasal epithelial cell responses to SARS-CoV-2, showing variations in cell types and viral dynamics across pediatric, adult, and older adult groups.

16 Apr 2024

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection influences children's asthma risk.

16 Apr 2024

Oregon study finds no clear link between mRNA vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in young people

Study in Oregon finds no definitive link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths among residents aged 16-30, emphasizing vaccine safety amidst ongoing public health discussions.

15 Apr 2024

Breast milk's secret weapon against RSV revealed in new study

Researchers explored how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), suggesting that these components in breast milk may prevent or reduce the severity of RSV infections through multiple mechanisms including gut microbiome modulation and direct antiviral actions.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks lung cells to drive COVID-19 severity

Researchers identified how SARS-CoV-2 targets and manipulates specific lung cells, using innovative techniques to trace the virus's impact on the cells' gene expression, revealing insights into early COVID-19 pathogenesis.

14 Apr 2024

California fails to adequately help blind and deaf prisoners, US judge rules

Thirty years after prisoners with disabilities sued the state of California and 25 years after a federal court first ordered accommodations, a judge found that state prison and parole officials still are not doing enough to help deaf and blind prisoners — in part because they are not using readily available technology such as video recordings and laptop computers.

12 Apr 2024

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

Study finds that receiving an annual COVID-19 vaccine is clinically and economically beneficial for individuals, regardless of insurance status, offering savings by reducing the likelihood of infection and its associated costs.

11 Apr 2024

Rethinking the germ theory: A balanced take on microbes and disease outcomes

Review explores the complexities of infectious disease outcomes through a balanced perspective, emphasizing the interplay between pathogenic microbes and host conditions, challenging the traditional germ-disease theory by proposing a more integrated view that considers both pathogen virulence and host immunity's impact on disease manifestation.

10 Apr 2024

Study reveals inflammation's role in long COVID's lingering effects

Large-scale study found that long COVID patients exhibit sustained inflammation and specific immune responses associated with varying symptoms, highlighting the importance of personalized treatment approaches.

9 Apr 2024

Nirmatrelvir fails to shorten COVID-19 symptoms in latest trial

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine evaluates the combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir against COVID-19, finding it does not significantly reduce symptom duration in vaccinated or unvaccinated adult outpatients.

8 Apr 2024

Denmark's pertussis epidemic reveals the power of maternal vaccination

A study published in Eurosurveillance details the 2023 pertussis epidemic in Denmark, emphasizing the age-specific incidence, the role of maternal vaccination in reducing infant hospitalizations, and the impact of vaccination strategies on managing the outbreak.

8 Apr 2024

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

New QR4 algorithm outperforms previous models in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

Rising costs fuel quit-smoking surge in England amid health advice dip

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

New vaccine promises broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other sarbecoviruses

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Oregon study finds no clear link between mRNA vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in young people

Breast milk's secret weapon against RSV revealed in new study

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks lung cells to drive COVID-19 severity

California fails to adequately help blind and deaf prisoners, US judge rules

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

Rethinking the germ theory: A balanced take on microbes and disease outcomes

Study reveals inflammation's role in long COVID's lingering effects

Nirmatrelvir fails to shorten COVID-19 symptoms in latest trial

Denmark's pertussis epidemic reveals the power of maternal vaccination

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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