The impact of breathing diesel exhaust fumes may be more severe for females than males, according to new research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Researchers looked for changes in people’s blood brought about by exposure to diesel exhaust. In both females and males, they found changes in components of the blood […]

Findings from the first randomized controlled clinical trial to show the benefit and safety of an open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) system — also known as a do-it-yourself (DIY) artificial pancreas or closed-loop system — have now been published, along with a commentary supporting its use. Data from the CREATE (Community Derived Automated Insulin Delivery) trial were first released at […]

Nutritional marketing claims on food packaging can lead to misconceptions about the overall health value of food. A survey of more than 1,000 people suggests that Nutri-Score – a nutritional score added to products across Europe – can prevent misconceptions about the health of foods caused by claims about sugar. The authors suggest the Nutri-Score label should be mandatory when […]

In a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers explored the durability of immunity imparted by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) adjuvanted subunit vaccine against the Omicron variant. Study: Durable protection against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is induced by an adjuvanted subunit vaccine. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock Background Regardless of the effectiveness of the initial […]

In a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers explored the durability of immunity imparted by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) adjuvanted subunit vaccine against the Omicron variant. Study: Durable protection against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is induced by an adjuvanted subunit vaccine. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock Background Regardless of the effectiveness of the initial […]

Cuba reported its first case of monkeypox Saturday in an Italian tourist who is in “critical” condition, the health ministry said. The patient, who arrived in Cuba Monday and was hospitalized three days later, “is in critical condition with his life in danger,” the health ministry said in a note broadcasted by National Television News. After feeling unwell Wednesday, the […]

Insomniacs remember more from a boozy night than heavy sleepers, study finds Historically studies have suggest insomniacs are at increased risk of ‘blackouts’ But study at University of Missouri School of Medicine found the opposite Out of 450 respondents, those without condition were more prone to memory loss That dreaded feeling of forgetfulness the morning after you’ve had one too […]

Insomniacs remember more from a boozy night than heavy sleepers, study finds Historically studies have suggest insomniacs are at increased risk of ‘blackouts’ But study at University of Missouri School of Medicine found the opposite Out of 450 respondents, those without condition were more prone to memory loss That dreaded feeling of forgetfulness the morning after you’ve had one too […]

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have mapped the surface of the cortex of the young human brain with unprecedented resolution, revealing the development of key functional regions from two months before birth to two years after. The new cortical development mapping, reported online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, represents a valuable resource for further […]

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