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Gut microbiota plays a critical role in rotavirus vaccine efficacy

Certain types of gut bacteria can hinder the efficacy of the rotavirus vaccine, according to researchers at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

27 Aug 2024

A novel approach to photosynthetic production of high-value compounds

Using evolution as a guiding principle, researchers have successfully engineered bacteria-yeast hybrids to perform photosynthetic carbon assimilation, generate cellular energy and support yeast growth without traditional carbon feedstocks like glucose or glycerol. By engineering photosynthetic cyanobacteria to live symbiotically inside yeast cells, the bacteria-yeast hybrids can produce important hydrocarbons, paving new biotechnical pathways to non-petroleum-based energy, other synthetic biology applications, and the experimental study of evolution.

27 Aug 2024

Computational tools reveal 3D structures of viral proteins

These rapid shifts mean that researchers are still trying to understand a multitude of viral proteins and precisely how they increase viruses' infecting abilities - knowledge that could be crucial for developing new or better virus-fighting treatments.

27 Aug 2024

Study warns of high Medicare costs for semaglutide even with restrictive CVD definition

If Medicare Part D narrowly defines cardiovascular disease, the majority of patients would remain ineligible while new federal spending could still exceed $10 billion

27 Aug 2024

Austocystin D's anticancer efficacy linked to CYP2J2 enzyme activity

Austocystin D, a natural compound produced by fungi, has been recognized for its cytotoxic effects and anticancer activity in various cell types. It exhibits potent activity even in cells that express proteins associated with multidrug resistance, attracting significant global research interest.

27 Aug 2024

New intranasal COVID-19 vaccine promises broad protection and accessibility

A next-generation COVID-19 mucosal vaccine is set to be a gamechanger not only when delivering the vaccine itself, but also for people who are needle-phobic.

27 Aug 2024

The science behind children's tendency to gather excessive information

Scientists have learned that children find it hard to focus on a task, and often take in information that won't help them complete their assignment. But the question is, why?

27 Aug 2024

Grandparental education predicts grandchildren's biological age

Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but a new study identified one possible factor beyond our control: whether you had a grandparent who went to college. The study, from researchers at Drexel University and colleagues from the University of California and the University of North Carolina, was recently published in the journal Social Science and Medicine.

27 Aug 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

Reducing doctor burnout through team-based documentation

Who hasn't sat in a medical office, listening to computer keys clacking while their provider rapidly types up notes, wondering what they are spending so much time writing about?

26 Aug 2024

Almost half of FDA-approved medical AI devices lack clinical validation data

Artificial intelligence (AI) has practically limitless applications in healthcare, ranging from auto-drafting patient messages in MyChart to optimizing organ transplantation and improving tumor removal accuracy.

26 Aug 2024

Many parents want guidance on preventing hereditary health conditions in children

Among things many families don't wish to pass down to their children and grandchildren: medical issues.

26 Aug 2024

Funding boost for private clinics fails to improve cataract surgery access for low-income groups

Despite increased funding for cataract surgeries to private, for-profit clinics, access to surgery fell 9% for lower-income people, according to new research published in CMAJ.

26 Aug 2024

Ochsner Digital Medicine and AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana partner to enhance chronic care management

Ochsner Digital Medicine has teamed up with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana to offer digital medicine services to the health plan's members.

26 Aug 2024

WHO launches global plan to stop human-to-human transmission of mpox

The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to stop outbreaks of human-to-human transmission of mpox through coordinated global, regional, and national efforts.

26 Aug 2024

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest covid outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave?

26 Aug 2024

Workplace wellness boosts employee health and fitness with daily 15-minute exercise challenge

The 15-Minute Challenge, a workplace wellness program, significantly improved physical activity levels and health outcomes among employees across multiple countries, showing potential as an effective intervention to enhance workplace wellness.

26 Aug 2024

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

Researchers evaluate national trends and disparities in the prevalence of diabetes among adults in the United States.

25 Aug 2024

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Scalable telehealth mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) effectively improve pain-related function and biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with chronic pain compared to standard care. The study confirms that low-cost, non-pharmacological treatments like MBIs can be accessible and beneficial via telehealth platforms.

25 Aug 2024

Pharmacy deserts disproportionately affect vulnerable communities across the U.S.

Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one 'pharmacy desert' where there is no retail pharmacy within 10 miles, according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

23 Aug 2024

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Gut microbiota plays a critical role in rotavirus vaccine efficacy

A novel approach to photosynthetic production of high-value compounds

Computational tools reveal 3D structures of viral proteins

Study warns of high Medicare costs for semaglutide even with restrictive CVD definition

Austocystin D's anticancer efficacy linked to CYP2J2 enzyme activity

New intranasal COVID-19 vaccine promises broad protection and accessibility

The science behind children's tendency to gather excessive information

Grandparental education predicts grandchildren's biological age

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

Reducing doctor burnout through team-based documentation

Almost half of FDA-approved medical AI devices lack clinical validation data

Many parents want guidance on preventing hereditary health conditions in children

Funding boost for private clinics fails to improve cataract surgery access for low-income groups

Ochsner Digital Medicine and AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana partner to enhance chronic care management

WHO launches global plan to stop human-to-human transmission of mpox

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

Workplace wellness boosts employee health and fitness with daily 15-minute exercise challenge

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Pharmacy deserts disproportionately affect vulnerable communities across the U.S.

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