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Research exposes water, sanitation inaccessibility for homeless and drug users during the pandemic

A defining development of the 20th century that changed the course of public health was when governments around the world improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

9 May 2024

Common drivers of high-performing public health programs revealed

The highest performing countries across public health outcomes share many drivers that contribute to their success.

9 May 2024

Study examines association between neighborhood disadvantage and DNA methylation in brain tissue

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "The association between neighborhood deprivation and DNA methylation in an autopsy cohort."

9 May 2024

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

9 May 2024

Paid sick leave sticks after many pandemic protections vanish

Bill Thompson's wife had never seen him smile with confidence. For the first 20 years of their relationship, an infection in his mouth robbed him of teeth, one by one.

9 May 2024

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed bispecific antibodies targeting both the N-terminal and receptor binding domains of SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating significant neutralization across various Omicron variants, suggesting potential for new COVID-19 treatments.

9 May 2024

USC study unveils iron as key driver of lung inflammation in allergic asthma

New USC research shows that iron serves as a gas pedal driving certain immune cells that cause inflammation in the lungs during an allergic asthma attack – and blocking or limiting iron may reduce the severity of symptoms.

8 May 2024

AVAnT1A study: Investigating early COVID-19 vaccination and type 1 diabetes risk in children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that leads to disrupted glucose metabolism. It requires lifelong insulin therapy.

8 May 2024

Study unveils crucial insights into how COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness

A landmark study by scientists at the University of Oxford, has unveiled crucial insights into the way that COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness in those who have been vaccinated.

8 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

When people are ill, they feel less empathy for others than when they are healthy. This has been confirmed by a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.

8 May 2024

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Is the status of "perfect parent" attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say "no," and a new study finds that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

8 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

A new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been launched today.

7 May 2024

Exploring associations between NMR-measured biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Associations among NMR-measured inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients."

7 May 2024

covid 19 News and Research

Research exposes water, sanitation inaccessibility for homeless and drug users during the pandemic

Common drivers of high-performing public health programs revealed

Study examines association between neighborhood disadvantage and DNA methylation in brain tissue

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Paid sick leave sticks after many pandemic protections vanish

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

USC study unveils iron as key driver of lung inflammation in allergic asthma

AVAnT1A study: Investigating early COVID-19 vaccination and type 1 diabetes risk in children

Study unveils crucial insights into how COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

Exploring associations between NMR-measured biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Mobile teams boost immunization rates in rural Sierra Leone

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Innovative nanoparticle breaks blood-brain barrier to target breast cancer and brain metastases

CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

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