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Climate change boosts infectious disease spread, hits the vulnerable hardest

Climate change is intensifying the spread of vector, water, and food-borne infections, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations due to enhanced pathogen transmission in altered environmental conditions.

1 Apr 2024

Global efforts urged to stem rising cholera threat

Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide, according to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision.

28 Mar 2024

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

Redefining tuberculosis classification to enhance early detection and treatment

A new way to classify tuberculosis (TB) that aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been launched by an international team including researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

26 Mar 2024

ANU scientists uncover gene mutation driving psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis – a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their body.

25 Mar 2024

New classification of tuberculosis aims to improve focus on the early stages of disease

A new way to classify tuberculosis (TB) that aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been presented by an international team involving researchers at UCL.

22 Mar 2024

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

For Endometriosis Awareness Month, NewsMedical interviewed Audrey Tsang, CEO of Clue.

22 Mar 2024

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

A new study has discovered that a type of bacteria commonly found in the body, which usually does not pose problems for healthy people, plays a significant role in causing stomach cancer, the fifth most common cancer in the world.

18 Mar 2024

Antimicrobial resistance prevalence tied to patient age and sex

A person's age and sex are correlated with the chance that they have a bloodstream infection caused by a bacterium that is resistant to antibiotics, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine.

15 Mar 2024

UArizona study identifies link between poor sleep and migraine attacks

A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.

13 Mar 2024

Self-guided digital behavioral therapy can be an alternative solution for insomnia

Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University's Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered.

13 Mar 2024

New study highlights the urgent need for typhoid vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa

There is a high burden of typhoid fever in sub-Saharan African countries, according to a new study published today in The Lancet Global Health.

12 Mar 2024

Collaborative care intervention provides cost savings and health benefits for cancer patients

Cancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan are more likely to see improvements in their quality of life and reductions in pain, depression and fatigue, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

12 Mar 2024

Penn State team identifies distinct sleep patterns and their correlation to overall health

Poor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of research.

12 Mar 2024

Paper-based sensor that operates like the brain paves way for AI-based health monitoring devices

From creating images, generating text, and enabling self-driving cars, the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are vast and transformative.

11 Mar 2024

Cambridge scientists develop AI to predict healthiness of menus at out-of-home food outlets

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to predict the healthiness of cafe, takeaway and restaurant menus at outlets across Britain and used this information to map which of its local authorities have the most and least healthy food environments.

8 Mar 2024

Researchers examine the immune response of a hypervaccinated individual

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen have examined a man who has received more than 200 vaccinations against Covid-19. They learned of his case via newspaper reports.

5 Mar 2024

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet.

3 Mar 2024

Innovative coating solution enhances hygiene and reduces corrosion in food storage

In a collaborative effort to improve the food industry, Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, and Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, professor of horticultural science, have developed a two-step coating solution for galvanized steel that is more hygienic and reduces the risk of corrosion.

1 Mar 2024

Hygiene News and Research

Climate change boosts infectious disease spread, hits the vulnerable hardest

Global efforts urged to stem rising cholera threat

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

Redefining tuberculosis classification to enhance early detection and treatment

ANU scientists uncover gene mutation driving psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

New classification of tuberculosis aims to improve focus on the early stages of disease

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

Antimicrobial resistance prevalence tied to patient age and sex

UArizona study identifies link between poor sleep and migraine attacks

Self-guided digital behavioral therapy can be an alternative solution for insomnia

New study highlights the urgent need for typhoid vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa

Collaborative care intervention provides cost savings and health benefits for cancer patients

Penn State team identifies distinct sleep patterns and their correlation to overall health

Paper-based sensor that operates like the brain paves way for AI-based health monitoring devices

Cambridge scientists develop AI to predict healthiness of menus at out-of-home food outlets

Researchers examine the immune response of a hypervaccinated individual

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

Innovative coating solution enhances hygiene and reduces corrosion in food storage

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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