Infections and Viruses

mRNA Vaccines Show Promise in Early HIV Immunization Studies

Mast Cells Revealed as Brain's Guardian Against Infections

Virtual Infection Cues Trigger Early Immune Response

Date JUL 31, 2025

How Mitochondria Enhance T-Cell Function in Cancer and Chronic Infections

Date JUL 24, 2025

Scientists Find Compounds That Protect Cells Against Various Viruses

Date JUL 18, 2025

Key Environmental Factors Predict Outbreaks of Avian Flu in Europe

Date JUL 17, 2025

Unanticipated Consequences: How Everyday Medications Create Pathways for Infections

Date JUL 17, 2025

Tuberculosis Bacteria Employ Deceptive Strategy to Evade Vaccine Protection—Study Uncovers Mechanism
A vaccine currently protects over 100 million infants annually from severe tuberculosis (TB), including the dangerous brain swelling it can cause in young children. However, this vaccine does not prevent...
Date JUL 14, 2025

Olorofim Phase IIb Trial Shows Efficacy in Invasive Fungal Disease for Patients with Limited Treatment Options
Researchers from KU Leuven, the University of California Davis Medical Center, the University of Cologne, and over 20 collaborating institutions report that the antifungal olorofim demonstrated efficacy and tolerability in...
Date JUL 12, 2025

AI Tool Accurately Identifies Nine Types of Dementia From a Single Brain Scan
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool, known as StateViewer, that can distinguish between nine different types of dementia using a single FDG-PET brain scan.
Date JUN 30, 2025

"And vs. Not": How Everyday Language in Online Reviews Reveals Patient Experiences at Hospitals
Can ordinary words like "and" or "not" in online reviews provide valuable insights to healthcare providers about their patients' experiences? A new study reveals they can. The analysis showed that...
Date AUG 02, 2025

New Study Reveals Three Inflammatory Pathways Causing Asthma Attacks in Treated Children
A recent multicenter clinical trial has discovered inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children despite treatment, as published in JAMA Pediatrics. JAMA Pediatrics Eosinophilic asthma is characterized by...
Date AUG 02, 2025

Ohio Couple Gives Birth to Baby Boy from 31-Year-Old Frozen Embryo
An Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy developed from an embryo that was frozen for nearly 31 years, making it the longest storage period before a successful birth. The parents,...
Date AUG 02, 2025

Medicare Could Save $3.6 Billion by Avoiding Low-Value Care
The federal government's Medicare program and older adults together spend $4.4 billion annually on care that offers limited clinical value to patients and may even increase their risk of harm,...
Date AUG 01, 2025

The Role of Sodium in Blood Pressure Management
Salt, composed of sodium and chloride, can elevate blood pressure by affecting the volume of blood, blood vessels, and kidney function. While necessary for proper body functioning, excessive sodium intake...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Scientists Use AI for Protein Design to Improve T-Cell Based Immunotherapies
A study published in Cell demonstrates how researchers have employed artificial intelligence-based protein design to create a novel synthetic ligand that activates the Notch signaling pathway, crucial for T-cell development...
Date AUG 01, 2025

The Impact of Xylitol-Infused Gum on Your Health
Xylitol chewing gum is a sugar-free alternative sweetened with xylitol, an alcohol derived either naturally or synthetically. This type of gum offers multiple health advantages, particularly for oral health and...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Brain Connections Predict Success with Anxiety Care App
JAMA Network Open A new analysis from a clinical trial led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian suggests that brain connectivity could help predict which individuals benefit most...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Adults Born Prematurely Face Increased Blood Pressure and Anxiety
Date AUG 01, 2025

Research on Turquoise Killifish Reveals Crucial Mechanism of Brain Aging
Date AUG 01, 2025

Minor Speech Pattern Changes Could Indicate Alzheimer's Disease
Date AUG 01, 2025

Fans may increase heat discomfort in older adults during dry, hot conditions
Date AUG 01, 2025

Accelerating Organ Aging Beyond Age 50
Date AUG 01, 2025

Protecting T Cells from DNA Damage Boosts PARP Inhibitor Cancer Therapy Effectiveness
Date JUL 31, 2025

The Top Fruit for Gut Health Improvement
Date JUL 31, 2025

Prolonged Exercise Could Repair Brain Connections in Parkinson's Disease
Date JUL 31, 2025