Immune response to COVID-19 vaccine different with prior infection
A quick stick in the arm with an approved COVID-19 vaccine elicits a flurry of activity in the body’s immune system. While much work has been done to study the…
UCI-led study finds medicinal plant extract to prevent morphine addiction
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 — The extract of the plant Corydalis yanhusuo prevents morphine tolerance and dependence while also reversing opiate addiction, according to a recent study led by the University of…
Americans’ anxiety impacted by the ongoing pandemic, yet 1 in 5 say they won’t seek treatment according to the GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor nationwide survey
Many Americans are experiencing anxiety symptoms as a result of the pandemic. Yet, one in five say they won’t seek treatment for mental health conditions and others say they won’t…
EudraVigilance at 1038776 VAERS at 596612, Far ultraviolet C 222nm and Faecalibacterium for the win
https://youtu.be/ytWEVrqdPZQ EudraVigilance at 1038776 VAERS at 596612, Far ultraviolet C 222nm and Faecalibacterium for the win Data Sources: GISAID HEALTHDATA GOV CDC OUR WORLD IN DATA VAERS EUDRAVIGILANCE #Faecalibacterium #microbiome …
What makes us human? The answer may be found in overlooked DNA
Our DNA is very similar to that of the chimpanzee, which in evolutionary terms is our closest living relative. Stem cell researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now found…
Italian sailors knew of America 150 years before Christopher Columbus, new analysis of ancient documents suggests
New analysis of ancient writings suggests that sailors from the Italian hometown of Christopher Columbus knew of America 150 years before its renowned ‘discovery’. Transcribing and detailing a, circa, 1345…
Sharp flu rebound expected after lifting of COVID distancing measures
New research warns that the United States could experience a severe influenza outbreak after public health measures like face masks and social distancing are lifted. These measures have protected people…
Poor oral health may impact COVID-19 severity, especially for cardiac patients
The correlation between poor oral health and COVID-19 severity, as well as the correlation between oral health and delayed recovery, demonstrates a potential need to consider oral health an additional…
Artificial sweeteners disrupt bacterial communication and may influence gut microbiota, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev scientists find
BEER-SHEVA, Israel, October 7, 2021 – Artificial sweeteners have increasingly replaced sugar in many foods and beverages. However, their long-term health benefits remain unclear. Now, a team of Ben-Gurion University…
Study questions popular COVID test, proposes new marker of disease severity
Researchers from Skoltech, U.S. companies VirIntel and Argentys Informatics, and two Russian Academy of Sciences institutes have studied the immune response to COVID-19 in patients with different levels of disease severity. The…
Natural infection versus vaccination: Differences in COVID antibody responses emerge
Hope for a future without fear of COVID-19 comes down to circulating antibodies and memory B cells. Unlike circulating antibodies, which peak soon after vaccination or infection only to fade…
Defective neutralizing antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 in vaccinated dialysis patients
Abstract Patients on dialysis are at risk of severe course of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Understanding the neutralizing activity and coverage of SARS-CoV-2 variants of vaccine-elicited antibodies is required to guide prophylactic…
Adverse events of special interest for COVID-19 vaccines – background incidences vary by sex, age and time period and are affected by the pandemic
Abstract Background With large-scale COVID-19 vaccination implemented world-wide, safety signals needing rapid evaluation will emerge. We report population-based, age- and-sex-specific background incidence rates of conditions representing potential vaccine adverse events…
Adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination in young Japanese people: A case-control study of the risk of systemic adverse events by a questionnaire survey Short title: COVID-19 vaccine adverse events in young Japanese
Abstract What is known and objective Racial differences in adverse events following COVID-19 vaccines have not been sufficiently studied. Here, we aimed to study the adverse events of Moderna's intramuscular…
Fourteen-days Evolution of COVID-19 Symptoms During the Third Wave in Non-vaccinated Subjects and Effects of Hesperidin Therapy: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study.
Abstract COVID-19 symptoms can cause substantial disability, yet no therapy can currently reduce their frequency or duration. We conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled trial of hesperidin 1000 mg once-daily for 14…
One in seven patients miss cancer surgery during COVID lockdowns – study
One in seven cancer patients around the world have missed out on potentially life-saving operations during COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study reveals. Planned cancer surgery was affected by lockdowns regardless…
Do blood pressure medications increase the risk of psoriasis?
An analysis of published studies has found a link between the use of antihypertensive mediations and the development of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease. In the analysis, which is…
Video games can have similar health benefits to jogging
Active video games have similar positive health effects on the body as traditional exercises, such as jogging on a treadmill, according to a new study. The researchers say these games…
Johns Hopkins finds thousands of unknown chemicals in e-cigarettes
Vaping aerosols contain thousands of unknown chemicals and substances not disclosed by manufacturers, including industrial chemicals and caffeine, Johns Hopkins University researchers found. The study is the first to apply…
Pandemic took a toll on older adults serving as unpaid caregivers for chronically ill or disabled loved ones
For the millions of older Americans who take care of a loved one with major medical needs, the pandemic has posed special challenges -- and the resulting feelings of stress,…
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