by Sarah Avery, Duke University School of Nursing Credit: Duke University School of Nursing A potential new vaccine developed by members of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute has proven effective in protecting monkeys and mice from a variety of coronavirus infections—including SARS-CoV-2 as well as the original SARS-CoV-1 and related bat coronaviruses that could potentially cause...
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY New research being presented at The European Congress on Obesity (ECO) held online this year, suggests that a measure of body shape should be used alongside body mass index (BMI) to help determine the risk of obesity-related cancers. BMI is a simple way of measuring body fat from the weight...
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) finds evidence that structures called inflammasomes (a part of the innate immune system that helps to regulate inflammation) could play an important role in the development of obesity-associated colon cancer. The study is by Dr Victoria...
MURDOCH CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE Researchers have successfully developed a new Strep A human challenge model, paving the way to test vaccines against the common deadly bacteria that causes sore throats, scarlet fever and skin sores. The collaborative research effort, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet Microbe, found the model, which deliberately infected healthy adult volunteers with...
Headaches are a common symptom of a hangover. There are a variety of supposed cures for hangover headaches, but there is not much scientific evidence that shows how effective they may be. The best way to avoid developing a headache after consuming alcohol is to drink in moderation. However, if a person does develop a...
AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY Session: TP16 Abstract Presentation Time: Available On-Demand; 8 a.m. EDT, Friday, May 14, 2021 ATS 2021, New York, NY – While vaping is thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, teens and adults who use e-cigarettes have increased odds of developing asthma and having asthma attacks, according to research presented at...
by Rush University Medical Center A blood clot forming in the carotid artery. Credit: copyright American Heart Association It’s telling that although stroke is the third leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and that twice as many women die of stroke than of breast cancer, most women aren’t aware of these facts. As...
by Nathan Bartlett, The Conversation In people with Guillain-Barré syndrome, the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells. Credit: Shutterstock The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) yesterday revealed there have been six reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Australia following the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. This is an autoimmune disorder, which causes muscle weakness, numbness and tingling. It can be life threatening if it involves...
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians aged between 25 and 91 participating in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and...
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER A new study led by the Centre for Nutraceuticals in the University of Westminster shows that pink drinks can help to make you run faster and further compared to clear drinks. The researchers found that a pink drink can increase exercise performance by 4.4 per cent and can also increase a ‘feel...
