Melbourne researchers have improved our understanding of how the immune system is regulated to prevent disease, identifying a previously unknown role of ‘natural killer’ (NK) immune cells. The Monash University-led study identified a new group of immune cells, known as tissue-resident memory natural killer (NKRM) cells. NKRM cells limited immune responses in tissues and prevented autoimmunity, which is when the […]

A recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood […]

A Lancet Series published on Feb. 8, 2023, highlights the continuing struggle that women across the globe face to meet their breastfeeding goals. Yale School of Public Health Professor Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, a leading authority on breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition, is co-author of all three Series articles and the lead author of the first paper featured in the Series. The […]

Sepsis -; a severe infection in the body that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death -; is among the top causes of maternal deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a life-threatening emergency that is largely preventable with early diagnosis and treatment and may disproportionately affect pregnant people in low- and middle-income countries. […]

PARIS (Reuters) -Spain has detected atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dead cow in the northwestern region of Galicia, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Friday. The disease, commonly called mad cow disease, was found after a 22-year-old cow was euthanised due to signs of illness not related to BSE, Paris-based WOAH said, citing information from […]

‘Super-bread’ that could help you lose weight by tricking you into feeling full Researchers made bread that made people feel fuller compared to a normal bap They say that swapping to their flour could limit overeating and reduce obesity But experts warn that this swap alone isn’t enough to boost health in long term Many dieters avoid bread due to […]

Specsavers has offered top tips to protect your hearing – as data reveals a third of Brits will suffer from tinnitus in their lifetime. A survey of 1,000 adults over 40, with impaired hearing, found that 82% admit they took their hearing for granted in their younger years – with 48% wishing they could turn back time and protect their […]

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers characterize the functional and binding antibody responses against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in plasma samples obtained from postpartum women and their infected infants from an unvaccinated population in Nairobi, Kenya. Study: Elevated binding and functional antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in infants versus mothers. Image Credit: Herlanzer / […]

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The AI doctor will see you now: ChatGPT passes gold-standard US medical exam — as researchers hail moment as ‘milestone for artificial intelligence’ The language-based AI bot outperformed PubMedGPT, a counterpart model Future uses may include medical education and in clinical practice  ChatGPT has passed exams at business and law schools ChatGPT has passed the gold-standard exam required to practice […]