covid 19 News and Research

RSS

Protein profiling reveals impact of aging and resistance training on skeletal muscle proteome

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "A novel deep proteomic approach in human skeletal muscle unveils distinct molecular signatures affected by aging and resistance training."

2 May 2024

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

Protein imbalances that increase brain cell excitability may explain why individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who also experience seizures demonstrate more rapid cognitive decline than those who do not experience seizures.

2 May 2024

Virtual reality: A promising tool for teen stress reduction

Social media. The climate crisis. Political polarization. The tumult of a pandemic and online learning. Teens today are dealing with unprecedented stressors, and over the past decade their mental health has been in sustained decline.

2 May 2024

Increased emotional sensitivity linked to previous COVID-19 infection, new research suggests

How prior coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, through behavioral immunity markers, impacts socioemotional functioning.

2 May 2024

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Study found that both lifestyle and genetic factors independently influence lifespan, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce the impact of genetic predispositions toward a shorter life.

1 May 2024

WHO overturns dogma on airborne disease spread. The CDC might not act on it.

The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like covid-19, influenza, and measles.

1 May 2024

Study investigates senescent phenotypes of human corneal endothelial cells upon UV-A exposure

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Senescent characteristics of human corneal endothelial cells upon ultraviolet-A exposure."

30 Apr 2024

Study shows continued willingness to get vaccinated across 23 countries

A substantial proportion of the world's population remains willing to get vaccinated against diseases including COVID-19, according to a new survey across 23 countries that represent more than 60% of the world's population.

30 Apr 2024

Online mindfulness intervention improves cognitive and psychological outcomes in older adults

A research team assessed both short and long-term cognitive, psychological and physiological outcomes of an adapted 8-week mindfulness-based intervention in a group of healthy older adults.

30 Apr 2024

Updated vaccine provides strong immune response against previous and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

New research using live SARS-CoV-2 virus reveals an updated vaccine provides a strong immune response against previous strains and emerging variants.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals genetic divergence and drug resistance mechanisms in two critical superbugs

Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic strains of bacteria are a global cause of morbidity and mortality. Hospital-acquired infections caused by Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were found vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

Study finds major gaps in cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers

A national study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of New Mexico (UNM) Comprehensive Cancer Center found major gaps in breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the U.S., relative to overall screening rates in the country.

29 Apr 2024

Benefits and challenges of integrating nursing home residents into clinical trials

Clinical trials are constantly being designed and study participants enrolled to determine if medical treatments and therapies are safe and effective.

29 Apr 2024

Do SARS-CoV-2 infections cause long-term loss of smell and taste?

The long-term smell and taste-associated outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using validated psychophysical tests.

29 Apr 2024

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

The associations between lifestyle, genetic factors, and human longevity.

29 Apr 2024

State Parties to the International Health Regulations take major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments

In the eighth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR), which was suspended yesterday until 16 May, State Parties to the IHR took a major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments which will be put forward to the World Health Assembly, which takes place from 27 May–1 June.

28 Apr 2024

covid 19 News and Research

Protein profiling reveals impact of aging and resistance training on skeletal muscle proteome

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

Virtual reality: A promising tool for teen stress reduction

Increased emotional sensitivity linked to previous COVID-19 infection, new research suggests

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

WHO overturns dogma on airborne disease spread. The CDC might not act on it.

Study investigates senescent phenotypes of human corneal endothelial cells upon UV-A exposure

Study shows continued willingness to get vaccinated across 23 countries

Online mindfulness intervention improves cognitive and psychological outcomes in older adults

Updated vaccine provides strong immune response against previous and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study reveals genetic divergence and drug resistance mechanisms in two critical superbugs

Study finds major gaps in cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers

Benefits and challenges of integrating nursing home residents into clinical trials

Do SARS-CoV-2 infections cause long-term loss of smell and taste?

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

State Parties to the International Health Regulations take major step towards agreeing on the package of amendments

Quest Diagnostics Foundation expands collaboration with Green Bronx Machine to advance health equity

The role of biological age in lung cancer treatment decision making for elderly patients

Research reveals food insecurity in Altamira post-Belo Monte dam construction

Equal vaccination rates found among undocumented Latinx ER patients in the U.S.

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Latest News