NIH-funded study will use machine learning to predict individual responses to diet
A new federally funded study will use machine learning to predict how an individual responds to a given diet, allowing physicians to offer patients personalized nutrition prescriptions to improve health and treat chronic diseases. Food lies at the epicenter of…
Read MoreAustria parliament to approve mandatory COVID vaccination
Austria’s parliament on Thursday is expected to approve making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so. Lawmakers from all parties, except those from the far right, are expected to vote in…
Read MorePersonalized cancer screening with AI
While mammograms are currently the gold standard in breast cancer screening, swirls of controversy exist: advocates argue for the ability to save lives, (women aged 60 to 69 had a 33 percent lower risk of dying compared to those who…
Read MoreVitamin D supplements: The best type of vitamin D supplement to avoid a deficiency
Lorraine: Dr Amir says spine could shrink if deficient in vitamin D We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties…
Read MoreOmicron-Specific Vaccines May Be Ready Soon—But How Are They Different From Current COVID Vaccines?
Two new COVID-19 vaccines specifically designed to combat the Omicron variant may be ready soon, one as early as March, according to the CEOs of both Pfizer and Moderna—but the timing of such vaccines has some wondering if they'll be…
Read MoreIdentifying the neural network responsible for how tics develop
A team of researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has identified a neural network which is responsible for generating tic disorders. Targeting of this network via deep brain stimulation delivered by a pacemaker-like device has resulted in the alleviation of symptoms in…
Read MoreKidneys From Donors With AKI Often Unnecessarily Discarded
Dr Chirag Parikh The availability and procurement of kidneys from deceased donors with stage 3 acute kidney injury (AKI) has increased in recent years, yet despite strong evidence of their viability, high rates of AKI kidneys are still discarded, suggesting…
Read MoreFive tips for choosing the best YouTube fitness videos to change your exercise behavior
Every January, New Year’s resolutions regarding exercise means there’s a surge in intentions be more physically active. Typically, gyms and recreation centers see a boost in membership sales and attendance at the beginning of the year. However, the restrictions placed…
Read MoreCannabis companies flout state regulations to market products in a way that appeals to children
Many recreational cannabis companies market their products in a way that appeals to children and teens, despite state-based regulations prohibiting it, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. This marketing is easily viewed…
Read MoreSwiss Researchers Launch Trial for COVID ‘Patch’ Vaccine
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Swiss medical researchers said on Wednesday they have launched an early-stage study to test a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate which would be administered via an arm patch, the latest to look at alternative methods of giving…
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