Increased resistance to human interferons could be a potential driver of SARS-CoV-2 evolution
In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers compared the potency of 17 human interferons (IFNs) against multiple severe acute …
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Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Lower Risk of Fractures
Taking vitamin D supplements did not significantly reduce the risk of fractures among adults in midlife and older adults, compared …
US FDA Accepts Biogen’s ALS Therapy for Review
(Reuters) -Biogen Inc’s treatment for a rare type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was accepted for review by the U.S. …
Omicron BA.5 Makes Up 82% of COVID Variants in US: CDC
(Reuters) – The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron was estimated to make up 81.9% of the circulating coronavirus variants in the …
Buzz Aldrin health: ‘Recovery was not easy’ Astronaut, 92, on his past health challenges
Buzz Aldrin discusses impact of cameras during Moon landing We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented …
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 neutralization in vaccinated individuals
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the duration of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus …
Scientists find molecular clues behind acute and chronic phases of traumatic brain injury
New research led by scientists at Arizona State University has revealed some of the first detailed molecular clues associated with …
Frequent aspirin use shows promise for preventing ovarian cancer in individuals at higher risk
Frequent aspirin use is linked with lower ovarian cancer risk in individuals with multiple risk factors, according to a new …
New biomarker speeds identification of lung disease
A new diagnostic method could help identify one of the deadliest types of interstitial lung disease (ILD) sooner, allowing for …
Study links insulin resistance, advanced cell aging with childhood poverty: Research with Black youths in one of the poorest regions in the U.S.
Black adolescents who lived in poverty and were less optimistic about the future showed accelerated aging in their immune cells …
Gut molecules may affect fattiness of liver
Sphingolipids—molecules ubiquitous throughout the human body, named after the Egyptian Sphinx for their complexity when scientists discovered them nearly 150 …
How to sleep: The four types of tea known to combat insomnia
Lorraine: Daisy Maskell discusses living with insomnia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and …
Primary care physicians need optimized treatments and better support for patients with COPD
Researchers conducted a study to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients receiving care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
Green tea extract consumption can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health
New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for …
Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change
A study of food served in a youth detention center in South Australia gives insights into the place diet and …
Warning signs for rare cancer could be mistaken for piles, says expert
While we’re all guilty of catastrophising after reading too far into certain symptoms, it might not always be a bad …
ACP offers guidance on the ethical use of genetic testing and precision medicine
A new position paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) offers guidance regarding ethical decision-making for the integration of …
Religious leaders can be effective change agents for reducing intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence -; or abuse and aggression in a romantic relationship -; is a pervasive global issue. In Uganda, …