In a large, diverse study of nearly 7,000 U.S. adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and colleagues describe the impact of common social disparities that are often linked to race and ethnicity, such as a person’s neighborhood, education, income and access to health care, as important predictors of longevity. The findings, published July 18 in Circulation, […]
Researchers at McMaster University have found a class of well-known antiviral drugs could be part of a one-two punch to treat seasonal influenza and prevent a flu pandemic when used in combination with antibody therapies. Antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu have been prescribed for decades to treat flu symptoms in people at risk for serious […]
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) origami as a potential platform to display the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) receptor-binding domain (RBD). Study: Enhancing antibody responses by multivalent antigen display on thymus-independent DNA origami scaffolds. Image Credit: your/Shutterstock Background The multivalent display of antigens […]
Sterling Mahomes turned 1 1/2 over the weekend and she celebrated by making an appearance wearing the cutest pink Chiefs gear. Her mom, Brittany Mahomes, shared some snapshots of the little one who joined her dad Patrick as he was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame. “Dad is going into the Texas Tech […]
Computer vision syndrome (CVS), a condition involving eye problems resulting from screen time with digital devices, is significantly associated with both insomnia and migraine — with stress as a central mediating factor, new research suggests. Investigators administered an online questionnaire to more than 700 adults, of whom 71% had CVS. Results showed the presence of […]
While volunteering at an Indian orphanage in 1984, Dr. David Buck found his passion for helping those most in need during an encounter with the greatest humanitarian in human history — Mother Teresa. That unforgettable experience put him on a decades-long path to reshaping how communities care for the underserved. “Mother Teresa asked us ‘Who […]
Dr Chris Steele shares diet tips on reducing blood pressure We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Around a third of all […]
The complex association between chemsex — a form of sexualized drug use that includes elements of planning and a clear intent to use specific drugs to enhance the sexual experience — and HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) requires deeper understanding and integrated interventions that treat chemsex practitioners […]
Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new meta-analysis published in the August 10, 2022, online issue of Neurology. The meta-analysis reviewed available studies on the effects of cognitive activities, physical activities, and social activities and […]
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has provided greater insight into the causes of long COVID syndrome. The findings, which further investigate the link between long COVID and blood clotting, have been published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Long COVID syndrome is a broad collection of symptoms including shortness […]
