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Weight loss by overweight and obese people associated with reduced risk of colorectal adenoma

A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their chances of later developing colorectal adenoma – a type of benign growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that could lead to colorectal cancer.

1 Feb 2022

Novel “prime and spike” vaccine strategy leverages existing immunity generated by primary COVID-19 vaccination

Scientists from Yale University, USA, have recently developed an intranasal spike boosting vaccine that induces robust mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract,

28 Jan 2022

Metabolic adaptation increases the length of time to achieve weight-loss goals

In women who are premenopausal with overweight, metabolic adaptation after a 16% weight loss increases the length of time necessary to achieve weight-loss goals, according to a study published online in Obesity, The Obesity Society's flagship journal.

27 Jan 2022

Broad and potent neutralizing activity of human IgG1 LALA antibody against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study has focused on the identification, in vitro binding, and potent neutralizing activity of STI-9167 (plutavimab) against live viruses and pseudotype viruses.

25 Jan 2022

Characterization of unique pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in mouse model

Researchers have investigated the pathology and inflammatory response to the Delta variant in mice.

24 Jan 2022

Novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations reported in chronic HIV patients

A new study describes the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants in three immunocompromised patients.

23 Jan 2022

Study finds Omicron infection effectively induces immunity against itself and enhances protection against other variants in vaccinated individuals

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-variant induced immunity, whether it is cross-protective against other variants, and if earlier infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant offers protection against Omicron.

20 Jan 2022

Investigational cancer drug mimics the metabolic and therapeutic effects of fasting, mice study shows

An investigational cancer drug that starves tumors of their energy supply also shows evidence of improving whole body metabolism, according to a new study in mice from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

19 Jan 2022

Preconception weight loss may not increase obese woman's chances of delivering a healthy baby

Health care professionals often encourage women with obesity to lose weight prior to trying to conceive or start infertility treatments.

18 Jan 2022

Researchers report isolation of potently neutralizing antibodies against highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent preprint discusses using a combinatorial phage-display library approach to COVIID-19 antibodies.

18 Jan 2022

Blocking an enzyme activity inside fat cells can reduce obesity in mice

Blocking the activity of an enzyme inside fat cells can decrease obesity and related health disorders in mice, according to new research led by the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.

17 Jan 2022

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 respiratory-only infection can cause long-term neurologic damage

A new bioRxiv* preprint study led by Michelle Monje of Stanford University in California finds that a mild COVID-19 infection can produce long-term neurological damage. Persistent cognitive complications are one of many symptoms of long COVID, and the latest results suggest the severity of COVID-19 induced brain fog is similar to cancer’s “chemobrain.”

16 Jan 2022

New type of blood test can be used to detect cancers as well as metastatic disease

A publication by University of Oxford researchers describes a new minimally invasive and inexpensive blood test that can identify cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms.

12 Jan 2022

COVID-19 symptoms found to vary in different immune contexts

In a new study, researchers studied the kinetics of host response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in a Syrian hamster model, tracking disease pathology, viral loads, antibody responses, and inflammatory cytokine production in multiple organs.

11 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 activates microglia in the brain

Researchers demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 can infect the human microglia.

10 Jan 2022

Research may lead to new treatment options for Crohn's disease patients

Results of a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University represent a step toward improving our understanding of Crohn's disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation.

10 Jan 2022

Therapeutic in vivo synthetic chemistry used to make anticancer drugs

An international research group at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) has successfully treated cancer in mice using metal catalysts that assemble anticancer drugs together inside the body.

10 Jan 2022

Fewer than 1 in 5 U.S. adults with Type 2 diabetes meet targets to reduce heart disease risk

Fewer than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. are meeting targets to reduce heart disease risk. Fortunately, available therapies can help when combined with new approaches that address social determinants of health and other barriers to care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

10 Jan 2022

Engineered small extracellular vesicles for the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2

Characterizing these engineered sEVs, the researchers demonstrated that the soluble angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (sACE-2) loaded sEV successfully binds and thus inhibits the entry of wild-type SARS-CoV-2 as well as its variants, protecting against SARS-CoV-2 infection. They also demonstrated the therapeutic efficacy of these engineered sEVs in vivo.

9 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron less pathogenic in hamsters

A new research paper posted as a preprint to the bioRxiv* server attempts to throw some light on this question by studying viral pathogenicity in golden hamsters, a valuable model for severe COVID-19 due to the development of reproducible weight loss and pneumonia after infection with the virus.

6 Jan 2022

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Weight loss by overweight and obese people associated with reduced risk of colorectal adenoma

Novel “prime and spike” vaccine strategy leverages existing immunity generated by primary COVID-19 vaccination

Metabolic adaptation increases the length of time to achieve weight-loss goals

Broad and potent neutralizing activity of human IgG1 LALA antibody against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Characterization of unique pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in mouse model

Novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations reported in chronic HIV patients

Study finds Omicron infection effectively induces immunity against itself and enhances protection against other variants in vaccinated individuals

Investigational cancer drug mimics the metabolic and therapeutic effects of fasting, mice study shows

Preconception weight loss may not increase obese woman's chances of delivering a healthy baby

Researchers report isolation of potently neutralizing antibodies against highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants

Blocking an enzyme activity inside fat cells can reduce obesity in mice

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 respiratory-only infection can cause long-term neurologic damage

New type of blood test can be used to detect cancers as well as metastatic disease

COVID-19 symptoms found to vary in different immune contexts

SARS-CoV-2 activates microglia in the brain

Research may lead to new treatment options for Crohn's disease patients

Therapeutic in vivo synthetic chemistry used to make anticancer drugs

Fewer than 1 in 5 U.S. adults with Type 2 diabetes meet targets to reduce heart disease risk

Engineered small extracellular vesicles for the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron less pathogenic in hamsters

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