Fetal-maternal discordance in APOL1 genotype contributes to preeclampsia risk
Credit: Hong and Rosenberg, et al, AJKD Fetal APOL1 kidney risk alleles are associated with increased risk for preeclampsia in ...
Tag: Public Health
Scientists identify “immune cop” that detects SARS-CoV-2
Antiviral protein MDA-5 senses viral replication and governs immune response to SARS-CoV-2Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute LA JOLLA, ...
Low fitness linked to higher psoriasis risk later in life
Credit: Anders Dahlberg In a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between ...
UVA Health’s Dr. Li Li appointed to the US Preventive Services Task Force
Credit: UVA Health UVA Health's Li Li, MD, PhD, MPH, has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, ...
Another common cold virus? Modeling SARS-CoV-2’s progress through the ages
Model predicts transition to endemic and mildCredit: Jennie Lavine What is the endgame for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that is causing ...
K-State medical director contributes to research behind updated CDC quarantine guidance
Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- Kyle Goerl, the medical director of Kansas State University's Lafene Health Center, is ...
Three-site study highlight effectiveness of FEND nasal calcium rich salts
Credit: Authors In a paper published in Molecular Frontiers Journal, researchers from Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bangalore, India study the effectiveness ...
FAU develops simplified COVID-19 diagnostic method to ramp up widespread testing
Rapid, reliable protocol offers distinct advantages with less labor, expertise and equipment neededCredit: Florida Atlantic University To properly monitor and ...
Can a mother’s stress impact children’s disease development?
University of Cincinnati environmental health researcher says there is a connection between trauma and DNA mutationCredit: Colleen Kelley/University of Cincinnati ...
Laypeople have difficulty estimating severity of blood loss
Credit: Linkoping University When an accident occurs, the reactions of bystanders are important. Researchers have studied whether laypeople realise the ...
Marijuana use typically drops at the beginning of the year, then climbs in summer and fall
Seasonal variation may be explained by new year's resolutionsCredit: Image by Louliana Voelker for NYU; icons by Guilherme Furtado and ...
$2.25 million NIH grant enables exploration of a pathway to better vaccines
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (January 11, 2021) - To build better vaccines, scientists want to know more ...
Big differences in how coral reef fish larvae are dispersed
Rutgers-led research could help scientists improve conservation of speciesCredit: Katrina A. Catalano How the larvae of colorful clownfish that live ...
Child marriage is legal and persists across Canada
Over 3,600 marriage certificates were issued to children under the age of 18 between 2000 and 2018Credit: Alissa Koski and ...
nTIDE December 2020 Jobs Report: COVID surge slows recovery for people with disabilities
National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) issued semi-monthly by Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire Institute on DisabilityCredit: Kessler ...
Tiny wireless device sheds light on combating obesity
Texas A&M researchers have designed a device that stimulates the endings of the vagus nerve, which is responsible for the ...
COVID-19 likely lingered longer than reported in Wuhan
Credit: Duan S, et al. (2021) (CC-BY 2.0) Wuhan City in China was the first place to report COVID-19 in ...
Cutting COVID-19 infectious period could prevent millions of cases
Simulations highlight potential value of developing ways to reduce how long someone is contagiousCredit: Sarah Rebbert/PHICOR, 2020 (CC-BY) A new ...
School nutrition professionals’ employee safety experiences during onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Attention to the safety and concerns of school nutrition employees is vital for continuation of school nutrition programs during the ...
Mental health of UK women, ethnic minorities especially affected during pandemic
UK survey conducted before and during pandemic also indicates increase in average mental distress for all citizensCredit: Proto E, Quintana-Domeque ...
