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Tiny imaging device could advance gastrointestinal cancer detection

Gastrointestinal cancers (GCs) are among the most common forms of cancer and account for as much as one-third of all cancer deaths worldwide.

6 Feb 2024

Sexually transmitted infections pose new threat to aging adults

The incidence of HIV and other STIs among people aged 60 to 89 years is increasing in some regions of the world.

6 Feb 2024

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake

Whether higher dietary niacin intake lowers the risk of all-cause, heart and cerebrovascular disease(s).

6 Feb 2024

Paxlovid enhances treatment options for COVID-19 patients

The design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of Paxlovid.

6 Feb 2024

Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds

A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of repeated deviations from these Doppler measurements, additional monitoring of the unborn baby is necessary.

5 Feb 2024

Long-COVID recovery insight: Fatigue and cognitive deficits improve over two years

Study reveals improvements in cognitive deficits and fatigue among long-COVID patients over two years, with specific risk factors like depressive symptoms and old age predicting non-recovery.

5 Feb 2024

Shared molecular pathways found in Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Study reveals shared brain proteomic signatures in Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, suggesting common molecular mechanisms that could pave the way for unified therapeutic strategies.

5 Feb 2024

Mediterranean and MIND diets boost memory retention in midlife

The Mediterranean and MIND diets are linked to the preservation of episodic and visuospatial working memory in midlife, potentially through dietary fiber and beneficial gut bacteria.

5 Feb 2024

Boosting fitness levels linked to lower prostate cancer risk

A study in Swedish men finds that increasing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) over time is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer incidence, highlighting the potential protective effects of improved fitness against this disease.

5 Feb 2024

HIV patients have been less vaccinated with the full initial regimen against COVID-19

In December, the journal Vaccines published an analysis of COVID-19 vaccination coverage among people with HIV in Catalonia between December 2020 and July 2022.

5 Feb 2024

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

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5 Feb 2024

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

Wildfire smoke. Drought. Brutal heat. Floods. As Californians increasingly feel the health effects of climate change, state leaders are adopting sweeping policies they hope will fend off the worst impacts — and be replicated by other countries.

5 Feb 2024

Postcode lottery of life: ONS data reveals shocking life expectancy gaps across UK

Where you live must not determine how long you live. Regular testing is needed to end the postcode health lottery, says a leading expert.

5 Feb 2024

COVID-19 recovery disparities uncovered among racial and ethnic groups

Study reveals ethnic and racial disparities in health outcomes post-COVID-19 infection, with Hispanic and racial minority groups reporting poorer health status and increased work absence compared to their non-Hispanic and White counterparts.

4 Feb 2024

XBB.1.5 updated COVID vaccine booster offers 54% increased protection against symptomatic infection

Early estimates show the 2023-24 updated monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine offers significant protection against symptomatic infection, with effectiveness varying by age and time since vaccination.

4 Feb 2024

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Accelerometer-based study reveals physical activity levels significantly influence gut microbiota composition, linking moderate and vigorous exercise to beneficial microbial diversity and function.

3 Feb 2024

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

Study reviews the intricate relationship between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and Alzheimer’s disease progression, suggesting gut health could play a key role in managing the disease.

3 Feb 2024

Has a decade of maternal pertussis vaccination reduced its effectiveness?

Research indicates maternal immunization against pertussis remains crucial for newborn protection despite concerns of reduced vaccine effectiveness over time, underscoring its vital role in preventing infant mortality.

3 Feb 2024

CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool repairs defective T cells to treat rare hereditary disease

Some hereditary genetic defects cause an exaggerated immune response that can be fatal. Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, such defects can be corrected, thus normalizing the immune response, as researchers led by Klaus Rajewsky from the Max Delbrück Center now report in "Science Immunology."

2 Feb 2024

Evaluating effectiveness of various COVID-19 vaccine doses after primary vaccination

First boosters, second boosters, monovalent, bivalent. Just like the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, the vaccines to combat the virus are always changing—and perhaps confusing.

2 Feb 2024

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Mortality News and Research

Tiny imaging device could advance gastrointestinal cancer detection

Sexually transmitted infections pose new threat to aging adults

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may benefit from increased dietary niacin intake

Paxlovid enhances treatment options for COVID-19 patients

Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds

Long-COVID recovery insight: Fatigue and cognitive deficits improve over two years

Shared molecular pathways found in Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Mediterranean and MIND diets boost memory retention in midlife

Boosting fitness levels linked to lower prostate cancer risk

HIV patients have been less vaccinated with the full initial regimen against COVID-19

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

Postcode lottery of life: ONS data reveals shocking life expectancy gaps across UK

COVID-19 recovery disparities uncovered among racial and ethnic groups

XBB.1.5 updated COVID vaccine booster offers 54% increased protection against symptomatic infection

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

Has a decade of maternal pertussis vaccination reduced its effectiveness?

CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool repairs defective T cells to treat rare hereditary disease

Evaluating effectiveness of various COVID-19 vaccine doses after primary vaccination

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