The requirement for Fc effector functions to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers determined which specific fragment crystallizable (Fc) effector functions protect against
Read moreModerate alcohol intake may affect lipoprotein metabolism
Moderate alcohol consumers, i.e., those who consume 1–2 alcoholic drinks daily, are 20% less likely to contract coronary heart disease
Read moreAntibiotics’ effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person
Antibiotic treatment disrupts the balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria in a person’s gut. That disruption can lead to the
Read moreMove Faster, Live Longer? A Little More Effort Goes a Long Way
If there’s one public health message Americans have heard loud and clear, it’s this one: Move more. Take more steps.
Read moreNew tools map seizures, improve epilepsy treatment
Two new models could solve a problem that’s long frustrated millions of people with epilepsy and the doctors who treat
Read moreCancer greater cause for concern than COVID for those over 50, reports find
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Stirling found chronic health conditions are a greater cause for concern
Read moreCOVID affected access to HIV treatment: The stories of migrant women in South Africa show how
South Africa has made massive strides in the fight against HIV. One of the country’s flagship interventions has been the
Read moreWith Type 1 Diabetes Delay Possible, Focus Now on Screening
The recent approval of teplizumab-mzwv (Tzield, Provention Bio) for the delay of type 1 diabetes by the US Food and
Read moreColorectal cancer: Plant-based diet linked to lower risk in men
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. The risk of developing colorectal cancer is increased
Read moreDrug candidates could provide new birth control options for men
For decades, researchers have been working on “male birth control”—and studies show there is a demand. While concerns about side
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