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Possible pathways of C. auris emergence and the hypothetical role of interspecies transmission

Researchers summarized the current understanding of the emergence and ecologic niches of Candida auris.

27 Mar 2023

Study finds persistent decrease in daily step count among U.S. adults post-pandemic

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers in Tennessee investigated whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic altered daily step counts among individuals participating in All of Us (AOU) research programs.

27 Mar 2023

How does diet affect inflammation?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy suggest there is evidence that dietary factors may directly affect the immune system and play a role in chronic systemic inflammation.

26 Mar 2023

Intermittent fasting shows potential benefits for obesity treatment and brain-gut-microbiome health

A recent Nutrients journal study by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, has discussed the effects of time-restricted eating on BGM and reviewed its promising effects in obesity treatment.

26 Mar 2023

Young adults with strong parent relationships have better long-term health outcomes

Researchers determine how the relationship with their parents affected the long-term health of young adults or adolescents.

26 Mar 2023

Candida auris escapes innate immunity through metabolic reprogramming

A team of scientists from Australia and Israel demonstrates that Candida auris, a fungus associated with life-threatening and drug-resistant infections, escapes the host's innate immune response by destroying macrophages through metabolic reprogramming. The fungus is also capable of escaping antimicrobial inflammatory response.

23 Mar 2023

Genes known to control eye color are essential for retinal health

Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products.

23 Mar 2023

Women with mental illness have twice the risk of developing cervical cancer

Women with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability, or substance abuse are less likely to go for gynecological smear tests for cervical cancer and run more than twice the risk of developing the disease.

23 Mar 2023

U.S. maternal mortality rates rose during COVID-19 pandemic

A new study examines mortality related to pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared pre-pandemic rates.

23 Mar 2023

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts, is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB.

23 Mar 2023

The effects of COVID-19 on stress, depression, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women

A recent study published in the journal Midwifery evaluated depression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum individuals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

23 Mar 2023

What role does marital status play in dementia risk?

In a recent study published in the Journal of Aging and Health, researchers in Norway and the USA examined the association between trajectories of marital status in midlife and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The study focused on patients aged 70 and above through a large population-based study in Norway.

23 Mar 2023

Complications, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes differ by sex

In a recent review published in the journal Diabetologia, researchers in Austria discussed the sex-based differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes and associated complications to improve awareness about and management options for all diabetes type 2 patients.

22 Mar 2023

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection. In a study published in the journal Immunity, researchers describe a distinct and novel subset of memory B cells that predict long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination in humans.

22 Mar 2023

A lot of thought, little action: Proposals about mental health go unheeded

Thousands of people struggle to access mental health services in Florida. The treatment system is disjointed and complex.

22 Mar 2023

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin presented an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, health implications, and management options for obesity among children and adults.

21 Mar 2023

Music-listening interventions can make medications more effective

While listening to a favorite song is a known mood booster, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that music-listening interventions also can make medicines more effective.

21 Mar 2023

Scientists assess the benefits offered by forests, trees and green spaces for human health

The global scientific evidence of the multiple types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health has now been assessed by an international and interdisciplinary team of scientists.

21 Mar 2023

Keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step to promoting a long healthspan

In humanity's ongoing quest for the elixir of life, the science keeps pointing to stem cells. Research increasingly shows that maintaining stem cell fitness promotes a long healthspan, and new findings show keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step.

21 Mar 2023

Study highlights the role of intestinal T cells in modifying psychological stress responses

In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiome, which in turn may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression.

21 Mar 2023

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Possible pathways of C. auris emergence and the hypothetical role of interspecies transmission

Study finds persistent decrease in daily step count among U.S. adults post-pandemic

How does diet affect inflammation?

Intermittent fasting shows potential benefits for obesity treatment and brain-gut-microbiome health

Young adults with strong parent relationships have better long-term health outcomes

Candida auris escapes innate immunity through metabolic reprogramming

Genes known to control eye color are essential for retinal health

Women with mental illness have twice the risk of developing cervical cancer

U.S. maternal mortality rates rose during COVID-19 pandemic

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

The effects of COVID-19 on stress, depression, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women

What role does marital status play in dementia risk?

Complications, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes differ by sex

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

A lot of thought, little action: Proposals about mental health go unheeded

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

Music-listening interventions can make medications more effective

Scientists assess the benefits offered by forests, trees and green spaces for human health

Keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step to promoting a long healthspan

Study highlights the role of intestinal T cells in modifying psychological stress responses

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