Fewer cases of fungal diseases coincided with start of COVID-19 There were fewer reports of coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the March 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Mar 22, 2024 0 0
Anti-inflammatory molecules show promise in reducing risks of further heart damage Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules following a heart attack has found that two proteins reduce the inflammatory response and scarring within the injured heart. The study is published in ... Mar 22, 2024 0 2
Can I get sick from my pet? Cuddly, friendly, fun: Your pet brings so much to your life, but experts warn that, in rare cases, they can also bring illness. Mar 22, 2024 0 0
Lung disease puts patients at risk of developing heart conditions regardless of other risk factors Patients with lung disease are more likely to develop heart disease independent of any risk factors, according to new research. Mar 22, 2024 0 2
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke Looking at specific substances in the blood of people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, could help identify who's at risk for a stroke despite taking blood-thinning medication to prevent one, new research ... Mar 22, 2024 0 2
The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface. In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have looked at generations ... Mar 22, 2024 0 0
Vitamin supplements versus a balanced diet? No contest Global consumers spent more than $177 billion dollars on dietary supplements in 2023, with at least a quarter of that—roughly $45 billion or more—purchased by Americans, according to a study by Grand View Research, a ... Mar 22, 2024 0 7
Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls Many teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study shows. Mar 22, 2024 0 0
A boost to biomedical research with statistical tools: From COVID-19 analysis to data management The Biostatistics Unit, a recent addition to the technologies and services offered by Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), consists of a team of statisticians and mathematicians who conduct and support biomedical ... Mar 22, 2024 0 0
2008 to 2020 saw increase in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) increased among privately insured people from 2008 to 2020, according to a study published online March 20 in Health Affairs. Mar 22, 2024 0 0