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Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection

If the virus incorporates host genetic segments into its genome, the infection may become chronic.

10 Jun 2024

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

New research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most beneficial in lowering daily blood sugar levels, according to a study published in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

10 Jun 2024

Heat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren cool

Proposed rules to protect California workers from extreme heat would extend to schoolchildren, requiring school districts to find ways to keep classrooms cool.

10 Jun 2024

Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status

The existing literature on sexually transmitted infection (STI) disclosure.

10 Jun 2024

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Researchers in China discovered that gut microbiome diversity, influenced by metabolic health and age, significantly impacts cardiovascular disease risk.

9 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Health experts call for a renewed focus on allergy training for nurses

Hives, asthma, or eczema – they’re all very common symptoms of an allergic reaction. When mild, allergies cause irritation and discomfort, yet when severe, they can result in anaphylaxis and even death.

8 Jun 2024

Access to neurologist care linked to better ALS patient survival and quality of life

ALS patients received better care if they were treated by a neurologist, a new study published in PLOS One has found.

7 Jun 2024

Xylitol linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events, Cleveland Clinic study finds

Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

7 Jun 2024

Stanford study finds 15-day paxlovid treatment safe but ineffective for long COVID

In a clinical trial conducted by Stanford Medicine investigators and their colleagues, a 15-day course of Paxlovid -; an antiviral drug combination targeting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 -; proved safe as an extended-duration treatment but didn't lessen select symptoms of the syndrome known as long COVID: the persistence, or reappearance, of COVID-related symptoms three months or more after an initial COVID-19 infection.

7 Jun 2024

Moffitt Cancer Center leads the way in revolutionizing cancer treatment with bioengineering

Bioengineering is revolutionizing cancer research, and Moffitt Cancer Center is at the forefront of this transformative movement.

7 Jun 2024

EULAR develops new classification criteria for hand osteoarthritis

At present, classifying hand osteoarthritis (OA) is based on clinical findings, and available tools are not able to distinguish between certain phenotypes.

7 Jun 2024

Mechanisms of aversive learning: How negative experiences shape neural circuits

'I'm not gonna do this again', we often say when faced with negative feedback, adverse effects, or disappointing outcomes. Thus, we attempt to learn from such negative experiences.

7 Jun 2024

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

A recent study highlights the critical need for child-specific adaptation measures in climate change policies, revealing significant gaps in addressing children's health and mental well-being.

7 Jun 2024

New 5-minute cognitive test boosts dementia care in diverse elderly populations

The 5-Cog tool significantly enhances dementia diagnosis and care for older adults in primary care, especially among Black and Hispanic communities, by being culturally sensitive and quick to administer.

6 Jun 2024

UCL research identifies brain changes in teens with internet addiction

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

6 Jun 2024

Flavor restrictions has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use

Restricting menthol flavor in cigarettes while making nicotine replacement therapy, such as a skin patch that can help ease withdrawal, more available and affordable has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use.

6 Jun 2024

High blood pressure common in young athletes, study finds

A substantial portion of young athletes are at risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Care of the Athletic Heart conference, taking place on June 6-8 in Washington.

6 Jun 2024

New study highlights ongoing mpox cases among gay and bisexual men in the U.S.

While mpox cases have sharply declined since the 2022 global outbreak, they continue to occur in the U.S. among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM), according to a UCLA-led study from EMERGEncy ID NET, a multisite surveillance network funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

6 Jun 2024

New hope for BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer patients with innovative combination therapy

In a groundbreaking advance that could revolutionize bladder cancer treatment, a novel combination of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec and pembrolizumab has shown remarkable efficacy in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

6 Jun 2024

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Education News and Research

Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

Heat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren cool

Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Health experts call for a renewed focus on allergy training for nurses

Access to neurologist care linked to better ALS patient survival and quality of life

Xylitol linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events, Cleveland Clinic study finds

Stanford study finds 15-day paxlovid treatment safe but ineffective for long COVID

Moffitt Cancer Center leads the way in revolutionizing cancer treatment with bioengineering

EULAR develops new classification criteria for hand osteoarthritis

Mechanisms of aversive learning: How negative experiences shape neural circuits

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

New 5-minute cognitive test boosts dementia care in diverse elderly populations

UCL research identifies brain changes in teens with internet addiction

Flavor restrictions has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use

High blood pressure common in young athletes, study finds

New study highlights ongoing mpox cases among gay and bisexual men in the U.S.

New hope for BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer patients with innovative combination therapy

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