Erna Lorenzini June 09, 2023 MILAN, Italy — High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and mitigate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in patients with inflammatory joint diseases (IJD) in a randomized trial. Notably, the positive response in CRF did not coincide with changes in pain or fatigue. Kristine Norden...
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Joint disease: New therapeutic approach for osteoarthritis discovered
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA Osteoarthritis was long considered to be the result of wear and tear in advanced age. In the meantime, more and more studies are linking the degradation of articular cartilage to inflammatory and metabolic processes in the joint. In researching these processes, a scientific team led by MedUni Vienna has made significant...
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Bacterial immunity holds the key to vaccines against diarrheal diseases
By Paul McClure June 25, 2023 A new study has shed light on the interplay between bacteria (see here in red), diet and the immune system Salk Institute Some people with bacterial gut infections remain symptom-free while passing the infection on to others. A new study has shed light on the interplay between bacteria, diet...
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New research clarifies connection between autism and the microbiome
by Susan Reslewic Keatley, Simons Foundation Comparison of microbial differentials obtained from age matching and sex matching and cytokine analysis. Credit: Nature Neuroscience (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01361-0. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01361-0 The biological roots of autism continue to perplex researchers, despite a growing body of studies looking at an increasing array of genetic, cellular and microbial data. Recently, scientists have homed in on...
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Liver fibrosis linked to reduced cognitive ability and brain volume
by Mallory Locklear, Yale University Summary of cohort characteristics at baseline and analyses performed in the current study. (A) The current study incorporated up to 447,626 participants who have complete data for liver fibrosis scores, covariate variables, and at least one cognitive test at baseline. The severity of liver fibrosis was calculated using the Fibrosis-4 (Fib-4)...
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Battery-free sensor analyzes five wound biomarkers in a single patch
by National University of Singapore Inventors of the innovative PETAL sensor patch technology: Assoc Prof Benjamin Tee (standing, left), Dr Su Xiaodi (standing, right), Mr Yang Zijie (seated, left), and Dr Zheng Xinting (seated, right). Credit: National University of Singapore Most wearable wound sensors measure only one or a small number of parameters, and they require...
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Study of rare antibodies may contribute to better COVID-19 vaccines that provide longer-lasting immunity
by Hiroshima University The researchers discovered that prolonged exposure to SARS-CoV-2 triggered modifications in antibodies called somatic hypermutations, equipping them with new binding arms that help block broad virus variants. Credit: Communications Biology (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-04782-6 What scientists learned about the rare antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2’s Achilles’ heel could help fine-tune our COVID-19 vaccine strategy for longer-lasting immunity. New research examining how frequently...
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Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO Water fasts — where people consume nothing but water for several days — might help you lose weight, but it’s unclear how long you’ll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago. And the other metabolic benefits of water fasts, such as lower blood pressure and improved...
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You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case
by Christopher Gyngell, David Coghill and Jonathan Payne, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed. This concern dovetails with calls from GPs to be able to help provide wider...
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of serious cardiovascular events in older people
by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ. The researchers stress that the absolute risk difference was small, but say this is the largest trial of its kind to...