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Rising early adult mortality in the US: Death rates remain higher than expected post-pandemic

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New research from the University of Minnesota shows that death rates for early adults, or adults aged 25–44, rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain higher than expected post-pandemic.

Scientists identify mechanism for self-repair of thymus, a crucial component of the immune system

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A team of international researchers led by scientists at City of Hope have demonstrated a way to boost thymic function after damage in preclinical studies. The team’s study results, published today in the journal Immunity, outline their discovery of a specific type of regulatory T cell that can home back into the thymus and repair the organ when it’s damaged.

Study finds high concentrations of plastics in the placentas of infants born prematurely

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Microplastics, which are less than 5 millimeters, and nanoplastics, which are invisible to the naked eye, are widespread throughout our environment. Research has shown that exposure to plastics in general is harmful to both the environment and humans.

Detection of poliovirus in EU sewage samples requires enhanced vaccination and increased surveillance: Report

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Between September and December 2024, four countries in the EU/EEA (Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain) and the United Kingdom reported detections of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in sewage samples. This is the first time cVDPV2 has been detected in EU/EEA countries from environmental surveillance.

Canadian preschoolers get nearly half of daily calories from ultra-processed foods, finds study

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Researchers at the University of Toronto are sounding the alarm about the high consumption of ultra-processed foods among preschool-aged children in Canada and its association with obesity development.

Mouse study links low-level traffic air pollution to liver damage, fatty liver disease

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Long-term exposure to low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.

β-glucans show promise as adjuvants for allergy treatment

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A recent study carried out by a research team from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut investigated the immunomodulating properties of β-glucans. These are natural sugar compounds found in bacteria, fungi and grains. The results indicate that β-glucans can target the immune system and modulate pro-inflammatory responses. Their potential to suppress allergic reactions and offer new approaches to allergy treatment is particularly promising. The research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Gut microbes may mediate the link between drinking sugary beverages and diabetes risk

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It is well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is unclear. Now, in a paper appearing in Cell Metabolism, researchers show that metabolites produced by gut microbes might play a role.

Experts publish framework for global adoption of digital health in medical education

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A group of 211 international experts from 79 countries has published a new framework to facilitate the design, development and implementation of digital health curricula in medical education worldwide.

First-ever ethics checklist developed for portable MRI brain researchers

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Portable MRI (pMRI) technologies are rapidly transforming the landscape of neuroscience research, allowing neuroscientists to acquire brain data in community settings outside the hospital for the first time. But as neuroscientists increase access to MRI technology and move their research from a lab environment to broad community settings, they face novel ethical, legal, and societal issues (ELSI).

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Rising early adult mortality in the US: Death rates remain higher than expected post-pandemic

Scientists identify mechanism for self-repair of thymus, a crucial component of the immune system

Study finds high concentrations of plastics in the placentas of infants born prematurely

Detection of poliovirus in EU sewage samples requires enhanced vaccination and increased surveillance: Report

Canadian preschoolers get nearly half of daily calories from ultra-processed foods, finds study

Mouse study links low-level traffic air pollution to liver damage, fatty liver disease

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Experts publish framework for global adoption of digital health in medical education

First-ever ethics checklist developed for portable MRI brain researchers

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