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Study uncovers link between T cell-mediated inflammation and cardiac dysfunction

Inflammation is supposed to help protect us-;it's part of an immune response to fight off pathogens and clear infections. But patients with cardiac disease often have chronic inflammation that damages their hearts, even with no infection present.

5 Feb 2021

Gene panel test enables highly accurate diagnosis of liposarcomas

Researchers have leveraged the latest advances in RNA technology and machine learning methods to develop a gene panel test that allows for highly accurate diagnosis of the most common types of liposarcoma.

5 Feb 2021

New study looks at signs of mental suffering and their association with dreams during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people's behavior everywhere. Fear, apprehensiveness, sadness, anxiety, and other troublesome feelings have become part of the daily lives of many families since the first cases of the disease were officially recorded early last year.

5 Feb 2021

Greater muscle strength associated with lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization

A new preprint research paper posted to the medRxiv* server discusses the results of a study exploring the relationship between increased muscle strength and hospitalization for severe COVID-19.

4 Feb 2021

Study shows psychological impact of perceived COVID-19 health threat among Black Americans

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate communities worldwide, Black Americans who face racial discrimination in hospitals and doctor's offices weather additional stresses that can exacerbate threats from COVID-19.

4 Feb 2021

New study to examine stress, cancer risk and reproductive toxicity in women firefighters

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are undertaking a study to better understand the potential enviromental and occupational health risks specific to women in the fire service.

4 Feb 2021

Sequential approach to treating comorbid PTSD and depression

This study is the first randomized control trial to rigorously test a sequential approach to treating comorbid PTSD and major depressive disorder.

4 Feb 2021

What are public preferences for COVID-19 vaccine prioritization strategies across the globe?

Researchers describe the results of a novel survey that asked members of the public in a range of countries for their thoughts on prioritization measures for vaccination programs against COVID-19.

4 Feb 2021

Paternal early life stress linked to child's brain development

The FinnBrain research of the University of Turku has demonstrated for the first time that the stress the father has experienced in his childhood is connected to the development of the white matter tracts in the child's brain.

4 Feb 2021

South African SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralized by two Chinese vaccines in case study

A new study offers some reassuring findings, reporting the successful neutralization of the South African SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC) 501Y.V2 by two vaccines developed in China.

4 Feb 2021

Study shows that human hormones also follow a seasonal pattern

Our minds may be affected by winter's long nights or spring's flowers, but what about our bodies? A new study at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals that our hormones also follow a seasonal pattern.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers assess impact of family migration on infant well-being

While the number of immigrants from Arab countries to the United States has steadily increased over the past several years, family and child health research on this population remains scarce.

4 Feb 2021

Sulforaphane prolongs lifespan and healthspan of C. elegans through insulin/IGF-1 signaling

Aging-US published "Sulforaphane promotes C. elegans longevity and healthspan via DAF- 16/DAF-2 insulin/IGF-1 signaling" which reported that the broccoli-derived isothiocyanate sulforaphane inhibits inflammation, oxidative stress and cancer, but its effect on healthspan and longevity are unclear.

4 Feb 2021

Study may help explain how pain decreases working memory

How do the normal pains of everyday life, such as headaches and backaches, influence our ability to think? Recent studies suggest that healthy individuals in pain also show deficits in working memory or the cognitive process of holding and manipulating information over short periods of time.

4 Feb 2021

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Study uncovers link between T cell-mediated inflammation and cardiac dysfunction

Gene panel test enables highly accurate diagnosis of liposarcomas

New study looks at signs of mental suffering and their association with dreams during pandemic

Greater muscle strength associated with lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization

Study shows psychological impact of perceived COVID-19 health threat among Black Americans

New study to examine stress, cancer risk and reproductive toxicity in women firefighters

Sequential approach to treating comorbid PTSD and depression

What are public preferences for COVID-19 vaccine prioritization strategies across the globe?

Paternal early life stress linked to child's brain development

South African SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralized by two Chinese vaccines in case study

Study shows that human hormones also follow a seasonal pattern

Researchers assess impact of family migration on infant well-being

Sulforaphane prolongs lifespan and healthspan of C. elegans through insulin/IGF-1 signaling

Study may help explain how pain decreases working memory

Novel quantum sensor offers a new route to early diagnosis, preventive treatment

Study highlights barriers faced by cancer survivors in maintaining a healthy diet

COVID-19 vaccine should be recommended to patients with Parkinson’s disease, experts say

Study reveals a deep digital health divide within the older population

Novel findings link nutrition to experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder

Pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression, anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic

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