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Newswise:Video Embedded disrupting-your-circadian-clock-speeds-up-stroke-onset-and-shortens-lifespan
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Released: 20-Jul-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Disrupting Your Circadian Clock Speeds Up Stroke Onset and Shortens Lifespan
American Physiological Society (APS)

Long-term circadian disruption in a rat model of high blood pressure accelerated stroke onset and shortened lifespan, according to researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Ultra-processed Foods Largely Missing from U.S. Food Policy
Tufts University

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that only a small number of U.S. food policies consider ultra-processed foods, lagging behind countries such as Belgium, Brazil, and Israel.

   
Newswise: An update on SUDEP and SUDEP counseling: Dr. Suvasini Sharma
Released: 20-Jul-2023 11:05 AM EDT
An update on SUDEP and SUDEP counseling: Dr. Suvasini Sharma
International League Against Epilepsy

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) affects about one out of every 1,000 people with epilepsy. Dr. Emma Carter spoke with Dr. Suvasini Sharma about SUDEP, why it's important to inform patients and families about it, and how to manage risk factors.

Newswise: New Advancements in Assay Development Research
Released: 20-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
New Advancements in Assay Development Research
SLAS

The July 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery, the open access journal focused on research progressing drug discovery, is now available.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Interdisciplinary group creating biolubricants to combat arthritis
Cornell University

An interdisciplinary research team received a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 10:20 AM EDT
Omega-3 fatty acids promising for maintaining lung health
Cornell University

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to a Cornell-led study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Released: 20-Jul-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Hobbies and Healthy Habits Surged During the Pandemic
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rather than turn to vices such as alcohol and drugs, many people turned to new pursuits to cope with pandemic-related stresses, according to a Rutgers study.

Released: 19-Jul-2023 6:05 PM EDT
More than just lifestyle and genes: New factor influencing excess body weight discovered
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

What determines whether we become overweight? Aside from lifestyle, predisposition plays a role, but genes cannot fully explain the inherited propensity to accumulate excess weight.

Newswise: A new strategy for fentanyl overdoses
Released: 19-Jul-2023 2:35 PM EDT
A new strategy for fentanyl overdoses
Indiana University

Researchers at Indiana University have identified a new method of reversing the effects of fentanyl. Their study could lead to a new way to reverse overdoses either through a new product or working synchronously with naloxone.

17-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
CHOP Researchers Reveal How NSAIDs Worsen C. difficile Infections
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Why do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) exacerbate gastrointestinal infections by Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide? In a new paper published in Science Advances, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have begun to answer that question, showing that NSAIDs disrupt the mitochondria of cells lining the colon, sensitizing them to damage by pathogenic toxins.

Released: 19-Jul-2023 1:10 PM EDT
CEFALY Technology Presents TEAM Study Findings at the American Headache Society's 2023 Scientific Meeting
Cefaly Technology

Medical device maker CEFALY Technology announced that two post-hoc analyses of the TEAM (a phase 3 randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled Trial of e-TNS for the Acute treatment of Migraine) study were presented as posters at the American Headache Society's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting June 15-18 in Austin, Texas.

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Released: 19-Jul-2023 12:20 PM EDT
How Can Minority Patients Find Mental Health Services?
Cedars-Sinai

People belonging to racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely than white people to receive mental healthcare.

Released: 19-Jul-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Towards new antibiotics with the first artificial synthesis of tanzawaic acid b
Tokyo University of Science

The discovery of antibiotics in 1928 was a major turning point in the history of medicine. For the first time since the dawn of human civilization, doctors had gained access to an extremely powerful and effective tool to fight against a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Newswise: New Community Partnership Model Boosts Inclusion of Participants into HIV Cure-Directed Research
Released: 19-Jul-2023 12:05 PM EDT
New Community Partnership Model Boosts Inclusion of Participants into HIV Cure-Directed Research
Wistar Institute

Scientists have long used community advisory boards to engage communities and provide feedback on studies, but this model has limitations. Now, Wistar Institute researchers are sharing how a more inclusive model for community engagement can lead to deeper insights and greater community participation in HIV research.

   
Released: 19-Jul-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Why Ongoing Worker Safety Training Is Critical to Effective Disaster Response
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers is part of a national network of institutions tasked with ensuring workers have the knowledge and skills to stay safe on the job.

   
Newswise: Study Identifies How Diabetes Slows Healing in the Eye
Released: 19-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Study Identifies How Diabetes Slows Healing in the Eye
Cedars-Sinai

Investigators from Cedars-Sinai have provided new understanding of how diabetes delays wound healing in the eye, identifying for the first time two related disease-associated changes to the cornea.

Released: 19-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Cities need plans for extreme heat, says expert, as heat waves stretch across the globe
Virginia Tech

Extreme heat is now plaguing parts of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. A Virginia Tech expert explains what is making this one of the hottest summers on record.

   
Newswise: Why does skin get ’leathery’ after too much sun? Bioengineers examine cellular breakdown
Released: 19-Jul-2023 11:45 AM EDT
Why does skin get ’leathery’ after too much sun? Bioengineers examine cellular breakdown
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A study from Binghamton University, State University of New York researchers explores how ultraviolet radiation can alter the microstructure of human skin. Particularly affected is collagen, the fibrous protein that binds together tissue, tendon, cartilage and bone throughout our bodies.

   
Newswise: Gene Mutation May Explain Why Some Don’t Get Sick from COVID-19
Released: 19-Jul-2023 11:25 AM EDT
Gene Mutation May Explain Why Some Don’t Get Sick from COVID-19
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

People who contract COVID-19 but never develop symptoms – the so-called super dodgers – may have a genetic ace up their sleeve. They’re more than twice as likely as those who become symptomatic to carry a specific gene variation that helps them obliterate the virus, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco researchers. 

17-Jul-2023 11:05 AM EDT
UTHealth Houston study on seasonality of teen suicidality in JAMA Network Open
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The incidences of teen suicidality including self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts increased nationally between 2016 and 2021; were at seasonal high peaks in April and October; and were at their lowest when schools were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research at UTHealth Houston.

   
Newswise: JMIR Publications Acquires the Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, Broadening Its Prestigious Open Access Portfolio
Released: 19-Jul-2023 8:45 AM EDT
JMIR Publications Acquires the Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, Broadening Its Prestigious Open Access Portfolio
JMIR Publications

(Toronto July 19, 2023) Fully open access publisher JMIR Publications has acquired the Online Journal of Public Health Informatics (OJPHI), expanding its portfolio to 35 gold open access journals. This acquisition marks an open access milestone in JMIR Publications’ continued mission to keep openness at the heart of what it does.

14-Jul-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Espresso can prevent Alzheimer’s protein clumping in lab tests
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Coffee might do more than just wake you up. Research now published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that, in preliminary in vitro laboratory tests, espresso compounds can inhibit tau protein aggregation — a process that is believed to be involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

   
Released: 18-Jul-2023 6:10 PM EDT
Training staff on low intensity psychological interventions for mental health conditions can cut workplace sickness
Swansea University

Improving a workforce’s understanding of treatment strategies can significantly reduce staff sickness and encourage people to seek support.

   
Released: 18-Jul-2023 5:10 PM EDT
Scent dogs can detect COVID-19 more rapidly and accurately than current tests
SciencePOD

Scent dogs may represent a cheaper, faster and more effective way to detect COVID-19, and could be a key tool in future pandemics, a new review of recent research suggests.

Released: 18-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT
This is what relatives think about home-based hospital care
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Relatives are a great resource in today's healthcare system. In Norway, relatives' efforts add up to approximately the same number of person-years as provided by the public municipal health and care services.

Newswise: Ohio State Receives $12 Million to Study Effectiveness of Therapies for Gestational Diabetes
Released: 18-Jul-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Ohio State Receives $12 Million to Study Effectiveness of Therapies for Gestational Diabetes
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Gestational diabetes is on the rise among pregnant people, and now Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has received a $12 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to define the best treatment. The study will compare oral metformin versus injectable insulin.

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Released: 18-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
How to Stay Safe Outdoors this Summer: Tips from a Pediatric Trauma Surgeon
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS, of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and Connecticut Children’s offers key tips to keep safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer.

Released: 18-Jul-2023 10:50 AM EDT
Smiles all round: clinical trial shows that a toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride
Frontiers

Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away – but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health? Most toothpastes use fluoride, a powerful tool for oral hygiene.

Released: 18-Jul-2023 10:20 AM EDT
Rutgers Leads Study of Wildfire Air Pollution in New Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Hazy, hazardous conditions from climate change-driven Canadian wildfires have prompted researchers to examine the physicochemical and toxicological properties.

   
Newswise: Using AI to Speed Up Vaccine Development Against Disease X
Released: 18-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Using AI to Speed Up Vaccine Development Against Disease X
Houston Methodist

CEPI to provide up to $4.98 USD million to Houston Methodist Research Institute-led consortium to use artificial intelligence for design of vaccines to fight diseases with pandemic potential. The project will support a consortium, led by HMRI, to design potential antigenic targets for up to 10 priority virus families with epidemic or pandemic potential. Laboratory-based tests will then be used to verify antigen designs for possible further development.

Newswise: Nation’s Capital Region Leads ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
Released: 18-Jul-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Nation’s Capital Region Leads ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are the top cities in the 16th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. Arlington was named “America’s Fittest City” for the sixth consecutive year, with top scores in both the personal health and community/environment sub-scores.

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Released: 17-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Rural mortality rose during year two of pandemic, despite vaccines, new study finds
Boston University

BU research highlights how healthcare inequities between urban and rural areas, and vaccine skepticism, played a role in deaths related to COVID.

Released: 17-Jul-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Inequality and COVID-19: Barcelona's poorest districts were the most affected by school confinement during the pandemic
Universidad De Barcelona

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the educational systems. It is estimated that approximately 1.6 billion children worldwide were affected by school closures, which had a major impact on their learning.

   

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Newswise: World-first clinical trial to help millions with penicillin allergies
Released: 17-Jul-2023 11:55 AM EDT
World-first clinical trial to help millions with penicillin allergies
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Penicillin allergy affects more than 25 million people in the United States (up to 1 in 10 Americans) and has been shown to lead to particularly poor health outcomes in pregnant women and surgical patients. It is also a public health threat, leading to antibiotic resistance and infections in hospitalized patients that can be life threatening.

Released: 17-Jul-2023 11:10 AM EDT
Current evidence identifies health risks of e-cigarette use; long-term research needed
American Heart Association (AHA)

Research increasingly reveals health risks of e-cigarette use, and more studies are needed about the long-term impact e-cigarettes may have on the heart and lungs.

Released: 17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
ChatGPT’s responses to people’s healthcare-related queries are nearly indistinguishable from those provided by humans, new study reveals
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

ChatGPT’s responses to people’s healthcare-related queries are nearly indistinguishable from those provided by humans, a new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Grossman School of Medicine reveals, suggesting the potential for chatbots to be effective allies to healthcare providers’ communications with patients.

   
Released: 17-Jul-2023 8:50 AM EDT
New Published Research Shows Amygdala & Insula Retraining Significantly Reduces Long COVID Fatigue
Luther College

A new study conducted by Luther College finds that a neuroplasticity-based treatment using an online amygdala & insula retraining (AIR) program significantly reduces fatigue and increases energy levels among Long COVID patients when compared to a general wellness program.

Newswise: Freshen outdoor fitness sites and lift community wellbeing
Released: 17-Jul-2023 12:00 AM EDT
Freshen outdoor fitness sites and lift community wellbeing
University of South Australia

We all know exercise is good for us, but when times are tough, a fitness membership is often out of the question. Now, new research from the University of South Australia aims to boost community use of outdoor fitness equipment in a move to increase community activity and wellbeing.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded innovative-approach-to-chronic-sinusitis-unconventional-infections
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Released: 14-Jul-2023 5:20 PM EDT
Atypical infections in chronic sinusitis: thinking outside the box
Impact Journals LLC

Inflammations of the paranasal sinuses represent a common clinical picture. The annual prevalence of chronic sinusitis in Europe is up to 10%.

Released: 14-Jul-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Chagas Disease is also underdiagnosed in Spain
Barcelona Institute for Global Health, ISGlobal

A high percentage of people from Latin America are infected with the parasite that causes Chagas disease.

Released: 14-Jul-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Virginia Tech awarded grant to study lingering Lyme disease symptoms
Virginia Tech

An estimated 1,200 Americans, on average, are diagnosed with Lyme disease each day. Some of those patients continue to experience negative effects, even after treatment. Lyme disease researcher Brandon Jutras, associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and affiliated faculty of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, recently received a $2.

Newswise: FSU public health expert available to comment on dangers of extreme heat
Released: 14-Jul-2023 1:20 PM EDT
FSU public health expert available to comment on dangers of extreme heat
Florida State University

The United States has already experienced record-breaking high temperatures this summer, heat that threatens the lives of thousands of people. Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. Vulnerable populations, such as older adults, infants, outdoor workers and others, are at the greatest risk.

   
Released: 14-Jul-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior
Universität Leipzig

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a ubiquitous virus, and most people are infected at some point in their lives. HPV can infect epithelial cells of the skin and mucosa at various sites.



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