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Zika virus-specific synthetic molecule can differentiate between prior infections with different flaviviruses

A newly discovered Zika virus-specific synthetic molecule is capable of differentiating Zika-immune patient samples from samples of patients previously infected with the related dengue virus.

14 May 2024

Nursing homes wield pandemic immunity laws to duck wrongful death suits

In early 2020, with reports of covid-19 outbreaks making dire headlines, Trever Schapers worried about her father's safety in a nursing home in Queens.

14 May 2024

Curcuminoid compounds show promise against COVID-19 in neuronal cells

The effects of curcumin and curcuminoids on a human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) infected with SARS-CoV-2.

14 May 2024

COVID-19 survivors show lasting brain function alterations, fMRI study finds

The long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on brain function.

14 May 2024

Children can boost vaccination rates by educating their grandparents

Whether a health education intervention offered to Chinese college students will increase severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccinations.

14 May 2024

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from an infected individual, which suggests that the therapy would also reduce the spread of the virus.

13 May 2024

Study reveals soaring rates of adolescent daily e-cigarette use

Electronic vapor products (EVPs), also known as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, have an allure because of their marketed image as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and for their variety of appealing flavors.

13 May 2024

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive and respiratory cancers) compared with the general population.

13 May 2024

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

Dispensing abortion pills through the mail works as well as requiring patients to get them in person from a clinic or doctor's office, according to new research from UC San Francisco, which comes as the Supreme Court is considering whether to disallow the practice.

13 May 2024

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Bats in China found to carry novel herpesviruses, hinting at cross-species transmission dangers

Researchers in Wuhan, China, have identified new strains ofβ and γ-herpesviruses in bats. These findings reveal potential cross-species transmission risks and emphasize the need for vigilant monitoring of bat populations to prevent zoonotic diseases.

13 May 2024

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

"Sticks and stones may break my bones," the old adage goes. "But words will never hurt me."

13 May 2024

Study finds pressure to be “perfect” leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children

What does it take to help a parent avoid and manage burnout? Experts at Ohio State University came together to design a study on triggers of parental burnout and reported the results of their survey in a report published online.

10 May 2024

Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

The long-term effects of flooding on mortality.

10 May 2024

Can vitamin D3 supplementation reduce COVID-19 severity?

The effectiveness of Vitamin D3 supplementation in reducing intensive care unit admissions.

10 May 2024

A previously unknown post-COVID syndrome found

Pradipta Ghosh, M.D., sat down in her office at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and considered a request from the other side of the world.

9 May 2024

Research exposes water, sanitation inaccessibility for homeless and drug users during the pandemic

A defining development of the 20th century that changed the course of public health was when governments around the world improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

9 May 2024

Common drivers of high-performing public health programs revealed

The highest performing countries across public health outcomes share many drivers that contribute to their success.

9 May 2024

Study examines association between neighborhood disadvantage and DNA methylation in brain tissue

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, "The association between neighborhood deprivation and DNA methylation in an autopsy cohort."

9 May 2024

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

9 May 2024