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Hormone plays vital role in early prediction of age-related morbidity in men

Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, that develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they could develop certain diseases in later life.

8 Nov 2022

Novel biomarker for the prediction of age-linked disease

Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, that develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they could develop certain diseases in later life.

8 Nov 2022

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers conducted near real-time safety monitoring in the United States (US) elderly population for 14 safety outcomes weekly following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination

7 Nov 2022

Rosuvastatin vastly superior to six common heart health supplements

Six widely used dietary supplements often advertised to promote heart health are actually ineffective at lowering cholesterol levels.

7 Nov 2022

Findings from a multi-year initiative aimed at improving HIV health outcomes

The results of a multi-year initiative aimed at improving HIV health outcomes for Black men who have sex with men (MSM) are published in a new Supplement in the peer-reviewed journal AIDS Patient Care and STDs.

7 Nov 2022

Cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates increase risk of atrial fibrillation

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that using illicit drugs can increase atrial fibrillation risk.

6 Nov 2022

Influenza hospitalizations at highest level in ten years, predicting a severe U.S. flu season

Influenza infection and hospitalization rates continue to increase at an alarmingly fast and early rate this year.

6 Nov 2022

Scientists map neural pathways that lead to vomiting after eating contaminated food

A new study describes a system by which gut-brain pathways coordinate with brain circuits to initiate nausea and vomiting.

6 Nov 2022

Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

The impact of breaks in sedentary time and timing of physical activity with insulin resistance and liver fat content.

6 Nov 2022

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

In a recent study published in the Current Opinion in Pharmacology journal, researchers assessed the impact of environmental toxicants and brown adipose tissue (BAT) on obesity and metabolic disorders.

4 Nov 2022

Circadian disruption induces weight gain through changes in gut microbiota

In a recent study published in the journal Molecular Metabolism, researchers investigated the impact of environmental and genetic disruptions of the circadian rhythms on the peripheral circadian clock synchronization and microbiome oscillations in the gastrointestinal tract.

3 Nov 2022

Study shows a rise in blood pressure during COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers examined blood pressure (BP) outcomes in individuals with hypertension during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

3 Nov 2022

Weekly weight loss drug reduces BMI in teens

Researchers report that a weekly dose of semaglutide led to a significant BMI reduction in adolescents.

3 Nov 2022

Political divide and public opinion influence racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California-Los Angeles investigated how political polarization in the United States (US) shaped the time-varying patterns of racial inequality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality since the onset of the pandemic.

3 Nov 2022

Effect of marital stress on heart attack recovery is detrimental

In a recent study soon to be presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2022*, researchers examined the adverse effects of marital stress (MS) on recovery from acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

2 Nov 2022

Researchers identify new therapeutic approach against treatment-resistant prostate cancer

Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigational therapeutic approach that could be effective against treatment-resistant prostate cancer. Results of their Phase II clinical trial, published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Therapy, have led to a larger, multicenter trial that will soon be underway.

2 Nov 2022

Vaping nicotine damages blood vessels, raises blood pressure and heart rate

A recent study soon to be presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2022* assessed the impact of nicotine-containing products on cardiovascular and autonomic functions.

1 Nov 2022

Extensive European study finds very high rates of long-COVID

In a recent study published by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, researchers assessed the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition symptoms.

1 Nov 2022

COVID-19 pandemic increased deaths and disease caused by tuberculosis

A new report published by the World Health Organization indicated a decrease in global spending on essential TB services from US$6 billion in 2019 to US$5.4 billion in 2021.

31 Oct 2022

Polygenic hazard score could be effective for predicting genetic risk of lethal prostate cancer

Tapping into the Million Veteran Program, an ongoing national research effort to learn how genes, lifestyle and military exposures affect the health of participants, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the VA San Diego Healthcare System, with colleagues elsewhere, report that a polygenic hazard score based on 290 genetic variants could be an effective tool for predicting genetic risk of lethal prostate cancer.

31 Oct 2022