by Anthony Czelusniak, Vanderbilt University James Crowe, Jr., MD, left, and Naveenchandra Suryadevara, PhD, have discovered a monoclonal antibody with therapeutic potential that neutralizes both RSV and hMPV. Credit: Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Stanford University researchers discovered a potent, cross-neutralizing human monoclonal antibody against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV). The findings,...
Tips on how to Date Web based Internationally
With the https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/marriage-abroad.html right app or website, dating internationally can be as easy as getting someone next door. Some online dating websites and https://newsleecher.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36618 apps happen to be geared particularly toward helping you get connected to international companions, some even facilitate physical meet-ups. Whether you happen to be looking for absolutely adore, or simply interested...
Depression isn’t just sadness—it’s often a loss of pleasure
by Ciara McCabe, The Conversation No longer enjoying the things you used to can also be a symptom of other mental health conditions. Credit: fizkes/ Shutterstock It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realize is that these aren’t the only symptoms of...
Heart benefits and health concerns: Should you take the new weight-loss drugs?
by Eric Williamson, University of Virginia How safe are the new semaglutide drugs that help with weight loss? A UVA cardiologist gives his take. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University Communications The headlines surrounding a new class of weight-loss drugs fluctuate like a patient stepping on and off a scale. The medications, based on the drug semaglutide, are celebrated...
Exercise training and yoga can improve lung function in adults with asthma
by Taylor & Francis Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests. The research which is published today in the journal Annals of Medicine highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans....
Global study finds COVID-19 disease may cause change in menstrual cycle length
by Nicole Rideout, Oregon Health & Science University Adjusted within-individual change in cycle length from the average length of three cycles pre-event and the event cycle (A) or the post-event cycle (B) across groups and age groups. Credit: Obstetrics & Gynecology (2023). DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005343 A new international study finds that individuals with COVID-19 disease may experience small, temporary...
Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
by Adam Russell, Texas A&M University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study by Texas A&M AgriLife revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a “superfood.” The study’s principal investigator, Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., horticulture and food science professor, Department of Horticultural...
Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears requires immediate diagnosis and treatment
by Rush University Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you woke up one morning and found you couldn’t see out of one eye, odds are you’d call the eye doctor immediately—or even go to the emergency room. But we don’t tend to treat sudden hearing loss in one or both ears with the same sense...
Women Are Far More Likely to Get Migraines Than Men. A Neurologist Explains Why
HEALTH 10 August 2023 By DANIELLE WILHOUR, THE CONVERSATION (Maria Korneeva/Getty Images) A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system. People who have migraines experience severe throbbing or pulsating pain, typically on one side of the head. The pain is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity...
Medical Treatment for Appendicitis Effective Long-Term
Brittany Vargas August 09, 2023 TOPLINE:Most patients who receive antibiotics rather than surgical treatment for appendicitis have successful long-term outcomes, but some may require surgery up to 20 years later. METHODOLOGY: Follow-up on 292 patients involved in two randomized controlled trials conducted in the 1990s by the Swedish National Patient Registry Both trials divided patients into two groups: those who underwent appendectomy and those who received antibiotic...