Vaccines and Prevention

mRNA Vaccines Show Promise in Early HIV Immunization Studies

A Single Dose of HPV Vaccine May Provide Effective Protection

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

A study led by the University of Rhode Island has linked preterm birth with long-term medical risks extending to age 35, as reported in their cohort study. Preterm birth affects...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Research on Turquoise Killifish Reveals Crucial Mechanism of Brain Aging

Science The disruption of functional protein production in cells, known as proteostasis, is a hallmark of aging and neurodegeneration. This issue particularly affects brain cells, leading to the formation of...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Minor Speech Pattern Changes Could Indicate Alzheimer's Disease

An early diagnosis can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Some researchers are examining whether subtle changes in speech could lead to earlier detection and better management of cognitive...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Fans may increase heat discomfort in older adults during dry, hot conditions

Research led by the Montreal Heart Institute has discovered that electric fans can raise core temperatures and increase discomfort for older adults at 45 °C with 15% relative humidity. However,...
Date AUG 01, 2025

Accelerating Organ Aging Beyond Age 50

After reaching age 50, your body might start aging more rapidly. Recent research indicates that the aging process of organs and tissues speeds up around this milestone, with blood vessels...
Date AUG 01, 2025