Medical research
One punch to knock out flu: Researcher sees universal flu vaccine ahead
The fact that this year's flu shot is not a good match against this year's influenza strain is well known, and has happened before.
Jan 14, 2015
4
254
McMaster University
Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover trained immune cells are highly effective against cancer
Modified immune cells that ruthlessly kill cancerous tumors may prove a game-changer for people living with late-stage cancer.
Apr 15, 2021
0
262
Cardiology
'Silent' strokes common after surgery, researchers find
Canadian researchers have discovered that covert—or 'silent' - strokes are common in seniors after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery and double their risk of cognitive decline one year later.
Aug 15, 2019
0
178
Health
Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: study
Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle ...
Dec 12, 2011
0
0
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food-poisoning bacteria may be behind Crohn's disease
People who retain a particular bacterium in their gut after a bout of food poisoning may be at an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease later in life, according to a new study led by researchers at McMaster University.
Oct 19, 2016
1
47
Medical research
Low-dose penicillin in early life induces long-term behavioral changes
In a landmark study, researchers at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University have found that providing clinical (low) doses of penicillin to pregnant mice and their offspring results in long-term behavioural ...
Apr 4, 2017
1
303
Cardiology
Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids
Researchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making it much easier to access information that is critical to cardiovascular ...
Oct 12, 2023
0
72
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Researchers find high-intensity exercise improves memory in seniors
Researchers at McMaster University who examine the impact of exercise on the brain have found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults.
Oct 31, 2019
0
81
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers re-engineer red blood cells to trigger immune system against COVID-19
Physicists, chemists and immunologists at McMaster University have teamed up to modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating ...
Mar 11, 2022
0
149
Health
Dieters should eat foods rich in protein, mostly from dairy, to protect bones during weight loss
New research suggests that a calorie-restricted diet higher in protein—mostly from dairy foods—and lower in carbohydrates coupled with daily exercise has a major positive impact on bone health in overweight and ...
Nov 30, 2011
1
0
