SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can sometimes cause the immune system to mistakenly attack the person’s own body. This process, known as “autoimmunity,” can damage a number of different organs. After COVID-19, a small number of patients have developed…
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COVID-19 infection increases risk for preeclampsia
A newly published study found that women who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are at significantly higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia, the leading cause of maternal and infant death worldwide. In “SARS-COV-2 infection during pregnancy and risk of preeclampsia: a systematic…
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Partnership with churches increases COVID-19 vaccine delivery among Black population
Incorporating Black churches and clergy in COVID-19 vaccination education and distribution has been found to be an effective model in helping to increase vaccination delivery to historically at-risk populations in San Bernardino County, a study says. Focused education efforts and…
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This is why the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in winter
Carbon monoxide chat isn’t the most thrilling – but it can save lives. According to research from Uswitch.com, fire services are being called to 10% more carbon monoxide incidents in homes than they were five years ago. But perhaps the…
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Inherited mutation found among Brazilians increases cancer risk
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital alongside global partners are studying a common TP53-R337H variant found among people of Brazilian descent. The researchers found that a variant in the tumor suppressor gene XAF1 increases cancer risk when combined with…
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NAFLD in pregnancy increases risks for mother and baby
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in pregnancy has nearly tripled over the past ten years. It increases risks for both mother and baby, including hypertensive complications of pregnancy, bleeding after delivery, and preterm birth, report investigators in the Journal of…
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Disrupted sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by promoting inflammation
Sleep disruption has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, but the mechanism has been unclear. A new study in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Raphael Vallat, Vyoma Shah, and Matthew Walker of the University…
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