Archive for August 31st, 2020
Specific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and found in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be altered in a beneficial manner by eating a modified Mediterranean diet, researchers have found. Source: Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet
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Cell phone location data shows that in counties where activity declined at workplaces and increased at home, coronavirus infection rates were lower. Source: Cell phone location used to estimate COVID-19 growth rates
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Repeated exposure to influenza viruses may undermine the effectiveness of the annual flu vaccine. A team of researchers has developed an approach to assess whether a vaccine activates the kind of immune cells needed for long-lasting immunity against new influenza strains. The findings could aid efforts to design an improved flu vaccine. Source: Insight on […]
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Researchers have identified specific sub-populations of brain cells in the prefrontal cortex, a key part of the brain that regulates social behavior, that are required for normal sociability in adulthood and are profoundly vulnerable to juvenile social isolation in mice. Source: Researchers discover a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood
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Patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation benefit from early rhythm control therapy, according to new results. Source: Early rhythm control therapy improves outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation
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Researchers have developed a new microgel drug delivery method that could extend the effectiveness of pancreatic islet transplantations — from several years to possibly the entire lifespan of a recipient. Source: Microgel immuno-acceptance method could improve pancreatic islet transplant success
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A new study shows the results from a dietary intervention in U.S. veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness, a neurological disorder in veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991. Source: Research shows how a diet change might help US veterans with Gulf War illness
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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), military medics, and emergency room physicians could one day be better able to treat victims of vehicular accidents, gunshot wounds, and battlefield injuries thanks to a new device under development that may more accurately assess the effects of blood loss due to hemorrhage. Source: Wearable device could help EMTs, surgeons assess […]
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With global food on the rise, a new study has found new evidence that the yellow mealworm shows promise as alternative source of nutritional protein. Source: Insect shows promise as a good, sustainable food source
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New research found that more attractive people are more likely to be givers, and givers are rated as more attractive. Source: Is being generous the next beauty trend?
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