Fifteen years of widespread vaccination of U.S. children with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is reaping big rewards: A more
Month: March 2021
Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic changes in patients with lupus
RheumatologyPatients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance—both factors linked to heart disease—if they have
Contagious and concerning: What we know about COVID-19 variants
Several coronavirus variants with the potential to be more transmissible have caused global concern over whether existing vaccines will still
Incurable Leigh Syndrome: Scientists create first human model for rare disease
Leigh syndrome is the most severe mitochondrial disease in children. It causes severe muscle weakness, movement defects, and intellectual disabilities.
Correcting altered brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression
Research has found that obesity and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety seem to often go hand in hand.
How many peanuts does it take to trigger an allergic reaction?
An estimated 6 million Americans may suffer from peanut allergies. Tiny amounts of peanut protein can lead to hives, itching,
Study finds high-fiber diet brings significant changes to human gut microbiome
A short-term intervention in daily fiber consumption can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake, according to a study
Domestic air travel does not appear to have been an important vector for the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Fear of flying and catching COVID-19 led to a massive decline in air travel in 2020. But an interesting question emerges: How
New approach against COVID-19
If Professor Thomas Rudel and the biopharmaceutical company Aeterna Zentaris GmbH have their way, there could possibly be significant enhancement
One drop of blood brings progression of multiple myeloma into better view
A new method makes it much easier to follow the progression of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. With
