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Gut-homing antibodies help protect against norovirus, paving path for new vaccines, therap

As the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide, norovirus is an all too familiar ailment. Its telltale digestive upset—not to mention its reputation for being notoriously contagious—has earned it the nicknames "winter vomiting bug" and "stomach flu." Yet despite millions

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The US military traded its flu vaccine mandate for 'medical freedom'—an outbreak quickly f

Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy are once again requiring new recruits to get vaccinated against the influenza virus, according to ABC News. The move comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Heg

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Combination therapy can help global fight against antibiotic resistance

A Monash University-led study has found that an unusual pairing of two commonly used antibiotics can kill and stop the spread of resistance in a highly drug-resistant bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause life-threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia and meningi

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Healthy gut microbes in 6-week-old infants linked to lower risk of malaria during first ye

In a small study in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 6-week-old infants with healthy gut microbiomes were less likely to contract malaria in their first year of life. While the study is preliminary, it suggests the possibility that treatments such as probiotics could protect aga

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Nanotech platform combining paclitaxel with siRNA boosts immune response against lung canc

Researchers at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy have developed a new strategy that helps the immune system recognize and attack lung cancer tumors more effectively. By packaging a chemotherapy drug and an RNA molecule in a tiny lipid carrier, the team boo

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Dual human antibodies stop lethal Nipah and Hendra even after infection begins

An international research team led by investigators in the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed the first fully human monoclonal antibody cocktail shown to provide complete protection against lethal Nipah and Hendra virus infecti

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New research may lead to a vaccine against severe diarrhea

Research led by the University of Bergen (UiB) and NORCE may help pave the way for a new vaccine targeting one of the world's leading causes of severe diarrheal disease. The technology has now been licensed to the international vaccine company Valneva, which will take the work fo

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Breastfeeding may protect against ADHD symptoms

A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to 6 months of age and a reduced risk of ADHD symptoms from ages 3 to 8.

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Breastfeeding may help babies sleep longer by age one, challenging formula feeding claims

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life because of its many proven benefits, including protection against infections and support for healthy long-term development. However, perceptions that breastfed infants sleep le

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Three-in-one vaccine shows promise against 'tripledemic'

Flu season is no longer just flu season. Since 2022, the health care community has faced what's known as a "tripledemic" of seasonal influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). That may mean the flu shot needs to become more than a flu shot.

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Cancer cell 'degraders' target two proteins at once to defeat treatment resistance

Researchers from two Technion faculties have jointly developed a new compound and demonstrated its effectiveness against aggressive tumor cells.

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Efforts to end school vaccine mandates hit a wall in Florida

Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare These mandates date back decades, and many public health experts consider them a foundational defense against infectious disease.

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