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COVID-19 vaccination of lactating mothers elicits specific IgA antibodies in breast milk

A new study, released on the medRxiv* preprint server, examines the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgA in human milk and its association with the protection of breastfed infants against the disease.

16 Apr 2021

Increased COVID-19 cases in US counties are attributed to meatpacking plants

An estimated 334,000 COVID-19 cases are attributable to meatpacking plants, resulting in $11.2 billion in economic damage, according to a new study led by a researcher at the University of California, Davis. The study was published in the journal Food Policy.

16 Apr 2021

Targeting brain protein may lead to new therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disorders

Neurological disorders are the number one cause of disability in the world, leading to seven million deaths each year. Yet few treatments exist for these diseases, which progressively diminish a person's ability to move and think.

16 Apr 2021

Analysis: Hispanic, Black, and Native Americans have carried the burden of COVID-19 pandemic

A UCLA Fielding School of Public Health-led team has found that Hispanic, Black, and Native Americans have carried the burden of the pandemic, both in overall mortality and specifically in years of potential life lost, in an analysis of 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia (D.C.).

16 Apr 2021

Feline model of SARS-CoV-2 infection imitates COVID-19 in humans

Researchers in the United States have validated a feline model of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that closely imitates coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in humans.

15 Apr 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has worsened global maternal and perinatal outcomes

Immediate action is required to preserve safe maternity care worldwide, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens global maternal and perinatal outcomes, especially in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), a study warns.

15 Apr 2021

Japanese–European scientists detect novel genetic mitochondrial disorder

The list of known genetic mitochondrial disorders is ever-growing, and ongoing research continues to identify new disorders in this category.

15 Apr 2021

Keele researcher awarded prestigious grant to identify treatments for devastating childhood disease

A Keele researcher will embark on a two-year study to identify affordable treatments to help children living with spinal muscular atrophy.

15 Apr 2021

Maintenance of good oral health may help prevent heart infection caused by mouth bacteria

Maintenance of good oral health is more important than use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to prevent a heart infection caused by bacteria around the teeth, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the association's flagship journal, Circulation.

15 Apr 2021

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.

15 Apr 2021

Researchers map the changing trends of cancer burden worldwide and in China

Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and the global burden of cancer continues to rise steadily and unchecked.

15 Apr 2021

Unhealthy lifestyles mediate only a small proportion of health inequity in UK and US adults

Unhealthy lifestyles alone only explain a small proportion of the socioeconomic inequity in health in both US and UK adults, suggest data from two large studies published by The BMJ today.

15 Apr 2021

Air pollution can increase severity and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions

Patients who have preexisting respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and live in areas with high levels of air pollution have a greater chance of hospitalization if they contract COVID-19, says a University of Cincinnati researcher.

15 Apr 2021

Chemical pollutants in the environment can alter animal and human behavior

International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behavior.

15 Apr 2021

COVID-19 deadlier than cars for over 40s, study finds

The study, which appeared on the pre-print server medRxiv, presented mortality rates and case-fatality rates for COVID-19 compared with other historic leading causes of death in the United States.

15 Apr 2021

Study: ER visits for suicidal behavior decreased by 40% during early months of pandemic

While people may expect suicide rates to rise during a worldwide crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Michigan study suggests the onset of the pandemic and state of emergency executive orders likely did not increase suicide-related behavior in the early months of the outbreak.

15 Apr 2021

Research finds highest COVID-19 death rates in Los Angeles County neighborhoods with poor air quality

A research project led by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health has found that Los Angeles County neighborhoods with poor air quality had the highest death rates from the pandemic.

15 Apr 2021

Early monoclonal antibody therapies beneficial for COVID-19, finds study

A team of scientists recently conducted a large-scale study at Northwell Health, New York, USA, to evaluate the efficacy of neutralizing monoclonal antibody (MAB) therapies in preventing disease progression among patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. The findings reveal that the timing of initiating MAB therapy is a crucial factor in determining its efficacy against COVID-19.

14 Apr 2021

Studies provide insights into characteristics and clinical effect of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant

Two new studies, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases and The Lancet Public Health, found no evidence that people with the B.1.1.7. variant experience worse symptoms or a heightened risk of developing long COVID compared with those infected with a different COVID-19 strain.

13 Apr 2021

Study of antiviral nutraceutical phenolics against SARS-CoV-2 main protease

To address this issue, a team of researchers led by Professor Mohamed El Raey of the National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt, looked at phytopharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals as potential antivirals against SARS-CoV-2.

13 Apr 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination of lactating mothers elicits specific IgA antibodies in breast milk

Increased COVID-19 cases in US counties are attributed to meatpacking plants

Targeting brain protein may lead to new therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disorders

Analysis: Hispanic, Black, and Native Americans have carried the burden of COVID-19 pandemic

Feline model of SARS-CoV-2 infection imitates COVID-19 in humans

COVID-19 pandemic has worsened global maternal and perinatal outcomes

Japanese–European scientists detect novel genetic mitochondrial disorder

Keele researcher awarded prestigious grant to identify treatments for devastating childhood disease

Maintenance of good oral health may help prevent heart infection caused by mouth bacteria

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

Researchers map the changing trends of cancer burden worldwide and in China

Unhealthy lifestyles mediate only a small proportion of health inequity in UK and US adults

Air pollution can increase severity and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions

Chemical pollutants in the environment can alter animal and human behavior

COVID-19 deadlier than cars for over 40s, study finds

Study: ER visits for suicidal behavior decreased by 40% during early months of pandemic

Research finds highest COVID-19 death rates in Los Angeles County neighborhoods with poor air quality

Early monoclonal antibody therapies beneficial for COVID-19, finds study

Studies provide insights into characteristics and clinical effect of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant

Study of antiviral nutraceutical phenolics against SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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