Research highlights ongoing TORCH infection risks despite rising vaccination rates
The TORCH complex is a group of pathogens that can cause infections with mild or silent symptoms in an expecting…
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Weight loss medications show promise in preventing obesity-related cancers
A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs…
Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being
Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive function to…
GLP-1 therapies linked to fewer complications in adults with both obesity and autoimmune disease
Among adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medication had lower…
Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes
Infections should be considered a “health hazard” in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical guidelines fail…
Africa CDC and WHO unite to combat Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint…
Children facing food insecurity show distinct gut microbiomes
Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at…
Microbially modified bile acids influence sleep apnea outcomes
Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients…
Study reveals how germinal centers consistently produce antibodies
A new study tracking thousands of B cells across more than 100 germinal centers in mice reveals how the system…
Patient organizations strengthen support for people with rheumatic diseases
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are chronic, often lifelong conditions. EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology –…