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New vaccine formulation protects newborn mice against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading global cause of death in children under age 5…
Research links red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults
Does eating more meat—especially red meat and processed meat—raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, and if…
WHO Europe expects more monkeypox-related deaths
The World Health Organization’s European office said Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following…
New acne treatment ‘exciting’, but Europe will have to wait
A new drug touted as the first real breakthrough in acne treatment in decades has been…
Philippines reports first case of monkeypox
The Philippines has detected its first case of monkeypox in a person with a history of…
Advanced MRI benefits patients with heart stiffening disease
An advanced form of cardiac MRI, developed by academics at UCL in collaboration with the Royal…
‘No pain, no gain’ approach improves walking ability with peripheral artery disease
Walking for exercise at a pace that induced pain or discomfort improved walking ability among people…
Research breakthrough in mystery child hepatitis
British researchers reported a breakthrough Monday in mysterious hepatitis cases affecting young children, finding the serious…
People with early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma face a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than from cancer
Treatment advances have improved the survival of individuals with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)—a type of cancer that…
Researchers use computational modeling to understand why some flu viruses cause more severe infections
Avian influenza viruses, or “bird flu,” normally infects, well, birds. But when the virus does infect…
As science searches for answers on depression, what should patients do today?
Right now, more than 1 in 10 Americans take medicines for depression—a number that has risen…
Countries agree pandemic accord should be legally binding
Countries meeting to negotiate a new international accord on how to handle future pandemics agreed Thursday…
Monkeypox: how a public emergency could be declared
The World Health Organization’s expert monkeypox committee will meet on Thursday to decide whether to deploy…
No evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, finds comprehensive review
After decades of study, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are…
Scientists advocate for further research on benefits of exercise training for managing multiple sclerosis
A team of experts encouraged ongoing investigation of the benefits of exercise training for individuals with…
Who is Black? Canadian health research must clearly define Black communities or risk failing their needs
The use of precise, accurate language in defining Black communities in health care research must improve…
Croatia: Anthrax found in dead cattle in nature park
Anthrax has been confirmed in dozens of cattle found dead in a nature park southeast of…
Study shows vaping cannabinoid acetate leads to formation of deadly gas
A new study by Portland State University’s Robert Strongin doctoral student Kaelas Munger provides insight into…
Acute alcohol use linked to one quarter of New Zealand suicide deaths
The authors of a ground-breaking University of Otago, Christchurch study are calling for immediate changes to…
PCOS in mothers is linked to increased risk of health problems in their children
Children born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of developing infections,…
Rats can learn to navigate by watching their friends, helping us learn more about our own ‘internal GPS’
Researchers are one step closer to understanding the “internal GPS” of animals and humans, by investigating…
Intensive telephone-based cessation counseling results in improved smoking quit rates
Offering intensive, weekly telephone-based cessation counseling along with nicotine replacement for people who smoke and who…
Spot the difference: Brain changes that enable fine visual discrimination learning
Our visual perception of the world is often thought of as relatively stable. However, like all…
Universal influenza B vaccine induces broad, sustained protection, researchers find
A new universal flu vaccine protects against influenza B viruses, offering broad defense against different strains…
Mindfulness meditation reduces pain by separating it from the self
For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but neuroscientists…
Mask wearing amplifies harms of smoking
Smoking traditional or non-combustible cigarettes while wearing a surgical mask results in a two-fold rise in…
Relaunched doctor reward scheme is a missed opportunity for fairer reform
The new national scheme for rewarding clinical excellence in the NHS is a missed opportunity to…
‘Good evidence’ that ADHD drugs might also treat Alzheimer’s disease
There is “good evidence” that drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also successfully…
Improving research on diet and dementia
Anyone searching the internet for brain healthy foods will find no shortage of stories making dietary…