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Students who use dating apps take more risks with their sexual health, research finds
In May, the WHO raised the alarm over the rise in the incidence of sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) in many... Read more -
Burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infection quantified in US
The burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and increasing, according... Read more -
Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection
A new international study has shed light on the significant burden of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms across North America, Europe and... Read more -
Glutamine metabolic switch is key to red blood cell development and disease, researchers reveal
Blood stem cells develop through different stages to become fully mature red blood cells. This fundamental biologic process is defined... Read more -
Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection, mouse study shows
Dietary zinc deficiency promotes lung infection by Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria—a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to a study published... Read more -
Alternative experimental gene therapy restores hearing, boosts vision in tests
Harvard Medical School researchers have taken another decisive step in their efforts to develop a gene therapy for people with... Read more -
Falling vaccination rates brings spikes in measles worldwide
Waning vaccine coverage has fueled a 20% spike in measles cases worldwide, with 10.3 million people struck by the preventable... Read more -
Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness
A novel test developed by Duke-NUS researchers enables real-time monitoring of T cells that have been engineered to fight cancer... Read more -
Chlamydia vaccine shows early promise in mice
An experimental vaccine has shown promise in protecting against the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia, researchers report.... Read more -
French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic
The overseas French territory of Guadeloupe declared a dengue epidemic on Thursday, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven... Read more -
Social isolation, loneliness and frailty in older adults have a complex and sometimes mutually reinforcing relationship
A new paper led by a Concordia researcher examines how social isolation, loneliness and frailty affect one another and the... Read more -
New study sheds light on language development in children with hearing loss
A University of Miami study offers new insights into language development in children with hearing loss, suggesting language learning strategies... Read more -
Complications common with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in sickle cell anemia
Many individuals with sickle cell anemia undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with oocyte cryopreservation (OC) have complications, according to a... Read more -
Optical biosensor rapidly detects monkeypox virus
A new variant of human mpox has claimed the lives of approximately 5% of people with reported infections in the... Read more -
Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55
Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing COPD... Read more
