Metabolites produced by gut bacteria during digestion can be used to trigger an immune response against colorectal cancer cells, according to new University of Alberta research, published in Frontiers in Immunology, that points toward a potential treatment for one of…

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the efficacy of tailored online interventions in improving seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) uptake among older adults. Study: Chatbot-Delivered Online Intervention to Promote Seasonal Influenza Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Image…

Get ready for Covid vaccine PILLS! Researchers develop oral shot that kills virus BEFORE it infects the body Researchers in Japan have developed a Covid vaccine in pill form When given to monkeys, it saw them develop the necessary antibodies…

About 936 million people globally have mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea. People with obstructive sleep apnea are at a higher risk for other diseases, including cardiovascular disease. New research found people with obstructive sleep apnea may be able to…

Reviewed The University of Kentucky's Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA). Lisa Cassis, Ph.D., a professor…

Few employees could articulate a definition of health equity that matches research-based concepts Even conceptual knowledge didn’t indicate comprehension of how health equity can be enacted Source: Read Full Article

TOPLINE: A small, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Thailand suggests that turmeric has comparable efficacy to omeprazole for treating functional dyspepsia. METHODOLOGY: The researchers randomly assigned 206 patients to receive curcumin ― the active ingredient in turmeric ― alone; omeprazole…

Reviewed A unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program in the United States resulted in a 25 percent increase in funding to a U.S.-based lung cancer research program, according to a presentation given today at the International Association for the…

Public parks—open, green lawns or idyllic, forested get-aways—help bring nature into cities. But some municipalities built recreational spaces over soil contaminated by industrial activities. Now, in a small-scale study, researchers in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters report elevated soil…

As people get older, they are more at risk for certain diseases and ailments. But did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and death in people over 65? A new report by the Centers for Disease…