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Period Poverty in a Pandemic

In this interview, we speak to Professor Marni Sommers, about her recent study which investigated period poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States (US).

19 Apr 2022

Injectable hybrid inorganic nanoscaffold-templated stem cell assembly for cartilage repair

This study led by Prof. Qiuyu Zhang (Northwestern Polytechnical University), Prof. Ki-Bum Lee (Rutgers University), and Prof. Liang Kong (School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University).

19 Apr 2022

Poor sleep increases risk of long COVID

Researchers investigate the presence and impact of health behaviors like smoking and poor sleep in individuals on long COVID.

18 Apr 2022

COVID-19 may affect a group of biochemical reactions called one-carbon metabolism

A new study addresses the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 to the metabolism of one-carbon molecules in the host, suggesting new therapeutic pathways.

13 Apr 2022

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

A new study discusses possible mechanisms of long COVID in children and how they might relate to their dietary intake of important vitamins and elements.

13 Apr 2022

Cardiovascular risk factors linked to higher risk of depression in older adults

Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk of depression in older adults, according to a new study published April 13 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sandra Martín-Peláez of University of Granada, Spain, and colleagues.

13 Apr 2022

Study shows significant increase in breastfeeding during COVID

In a recent study under consideration at the BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth journal and posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers described the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced pandemic on mother-baby dyads immediately after the first wave of the pandemic, i.e., between March and August 2020.

12 Apr 2022

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Poverty and crime can have devastating effects on a child's health. But a new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that some environmental factors influence the structure and function of young brains even before babies make their entrances into the world.

12 Apr 2022

Researchers discover new way to inhibit key mutated gene underlying tumor growth

CU Boulder researchers have discovered a new way to inhibit the most commonly mutated gene underlying human tumor growth, opening the door to new therapeutic strategies for cancer and a host of other diseases.

12 Apr 2022

Many parents report negative childbirth experiences in England during COVID-19 pandemic

47% of parents in a national survey reported negative experiences of giving birth during the pandemic in 2020, with uncertainties about rapidly changing restrictions and poor communication from healthcare providers causing them increased anxiety and distress.

12 Apr 2022

UWS study to focus on developing sensors that could save patients' lives

The development of next-generation sensors used to save patients' lives - and transform a range of industrial processes - will be the focus of a University of the West Scotland (UWS) study.

12 Apr 2022

Drugs targeting DNA damage response pathway show therapeutic potential against advanced solid tumors

Results from early-stage clinical trials show two drugs that target the DNA damage response (DDR) pathway in cancers -; ATR inhibitor elimusertib and PARP inhibitor AZD5305 -; are safe and clinically beneficial in treating patients with advanced solid tumors.

11 Apr 2022

The relationship between household type, COVID-19 and mental health

Researchers demonstrated the relationship between the built environment with a common element and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission and mental health conditions.

11 Apr 2022

Discovery of key regulator of body weight could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

Yale scientists uncover key regulator of body weight. Yale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders.

11 Apr 2022

Evidence of an increased risk of neurodegeneration after SARS-CoV-2 infection

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11 Apr 2022

Certain personality traits may play a role in cognitive functioning later in life

People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely to experience cognitive decline late in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11 Apr 2022

Stress News and Research

Period Poverty in a Pandemic

Injectable hybrid inorganic nanoscaffold-templated stem cell assembly for cartilage repair

Poor sleep increases risk of long COVID

COVID-19 may affect a group of biochemical reactions called one-carbon metabolism

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

Cardiovascular risk factors linked to higher risk of depression in older adults

Study shows significant increase in breastfeeding during COVID

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Researchers discover new way to inhibit key mutated gene underlying tumor growth

Many parents report negative childbirth experiences in England during COVID-19 pandemic

UWS study to focus on developing sensors that could save patients' lives

Drugs targeting DNA damage response pathway show therapeutic potential against advanced solid tumors

The relationship between household type, COVID-19 and mental health

Discovery of key regulator of body weight could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

Evidence of an increased risk of neurodegeneration after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Certain personality traits may play a role in cognitive functioning later in life

Pre-infection stress may increase the risk of long COVID and specific long COVID symptoms

It’s your choice: You can change your views of aging and improve your life

Profit strategy: Psychiatric facilities prioritize out-of-state kids

New Alzheimer’s disease hypothesis could open up diagnosis or treatment possibilities

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Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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