//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/ Latest research news on allergies and allergy treatments. Learn the symptoms of a food allergy, how to treat dog allergies, cat allergies, mold allergies and other allergy problems. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:00:05 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:00:05 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115607.htm A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115607.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115505.htm New 'hypervirulent' strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged in healthy people in community settings, prompting a research group to investigate how the human immune system defends against infection. After exposing the strains to components of the human immune system in a laboratory 'test tube' setting, scientists found that some strains were more likely to survive in blood and serum than others, and that neutrophils (white blood cells) are more likely to ingest and kill some strains than others. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:55:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115505.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112446.htm A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in tissue regeneration by developing a technology that utilizes autologous blood to produce three-dimensional microvascular implants. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112446.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112440.htm 人类的免疫细胞能够协调ir own movement more independently than previously thought. Researchers discovered that immune cells do not just passively follow the chemical cues in their environment. Quite the contrary, they can also shape these cues and navigate in complex environments in a self-organized manner. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112440.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112434.htm An international study tested transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on 62 patients suffering from consciousness disorders following severe brain injury. These results represent a significant advance in how we care for these patients and will enable us to refine the therapeutic strategies to implement. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112434.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112428.htm Scientists identified new set of molecules that drive the growth of human pancreatic cancer cell lines, explaining how genetic mutations can activate genetic 'super-enhancers' that promote out-of-control pancreatic cancer growth. They show the efficacy of an experimental drug that targets a super-enhancer related protein, demonstrating the promise of therapeutics that block the effects of super-enhancers. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112428.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and durability, but these potentially harmful compounds can leak into drinking water, according to a small-scale study. The authors report that the released compounds, which are typically linked to tire pollution, also transformed into other unwanted byproducts. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112412.htm Neuroscientists created the first non-human primate model of hereditary Alzheimer's in marmosets to accelerate the pace of drug discovery and rebuild the foundation for future translational studies. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112407.htm The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called hepatocytes. When the outflow of bile to the intestine is blocked, it collects in the liver and can lead to serious liver disease. Researchers found that high pressure in the bile canaliculi alters the structure of the liver tissue. They found that elevated pressure leads to the obviation of apical bulkheads, structures known to reinforce the canaliculi. Subsequently, bile canaliculi enlarge into liver cell rosettes that are observed in many liver diseases. This study identifies pressure to be a potential common cause of various liver diseases with biliary obstruction and thus contributes to a better understanding of liver diseases. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112407.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm Although about half of people go through menopause, less than 15% of them receive effective treatment for their symptoms. Treatment options for people experiencing irritating or severe menopause symptoms are often under researched, and some have questionable efficacy, or cause harmful side effects. Menopause experts now summarize what we know about menopause, call for more research into the timeline and treatment of menopause, and encourage individualized, holistic treatment that addresses both menopausal symptoms and other systemic changes happening in the body. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202521.htm When we determine which communities are more likely to get their water from contaminated supplies, median household income is not the best measure. That's according to a recent study that found social factors -- such as low population density, high housing vacancy, disability and race -- can have a stronger influence than median household income on whether a community's municipal water supply is more likely to have health-based water-quality violations. 星期二,2023年9月05日20:25:21美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202521.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a buildup of iron in cells -- destroys microglia cells in cases of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm 植物性的替代品如豆豉和bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. A recent study unveils a potential solution: onions, chives and leeks that produce natural chemicals akin to the savory scents of meat when fermented with common fungi. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155711.htm An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study. Targeting this protein -- the ORAI1 calcium channel -- could provide a new approach to treating oral cancer, which causes persistent pain that worsens as it progresses. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155711.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm If the region surrounding Chicago -- North America's largest freight hub -- shifted just 30% of its current on-road heavy-duty vehicles to electric versions, it would substantially reduce pollution and save hundreds of lives per year, with the benefits largely concentrated in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study. The study authors highlight that neighborhoods with predominantly Black, Hispanic and Latinx residents would benefit the most -- potentially reducing disproportionate pollution and health burdens in historically marginalized areas. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:56:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125102.htm New research shows that being infected with multiple strains of the Chagas-inducing parasite may hinder the disease's progression. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:51:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125102.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125049.htm Reducing air pollution in kitchens could drastically improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable communities globally, say experts. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125049.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125043.htm Every year, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) cause countless respiratory infections worldwide. For infants, young children and people with preexisting conditions, the virus can be life-threatening. The team has explored ways to reduce the risk of infection. Their findings show that -- when used correctly -- alcohol-based hand sanitizers and commercially available surface disinfectants provide good protection against transmission of the virus via surfaces. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124935.htm Cancers, degenerative diseases: deregulation of our cells' internal communication pathways is at the root of many conditions. Microtubules -- microscopic protein filaments -- play a crucial role in controlling these exchanges. However, their mechanisms remain poorly understood. A team has identified a new mechanism, involving two proteins, that governs their growth. The discovery opens up unprecedented prospects for the development of new treatments that can act at the very heart of cells. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124929.htm A new international study has shown mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections to be less severe among those who are vaccinated or had a previous infection in 2022, underlining the importance and effectiveness of vaccination. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124929.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they get plenty of daily exercise. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124910.htm Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124910.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm Resistant starch is a nondigestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive effect on metabolism in animal studies. Now, a 4-month randomized controlled trial in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) indicates that daily intake of resistant starch can alter gut bacteria composition and lower liver triglycerides and liver enzymes associated with liver injury and inflammation. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124904.htm Traveling to faraway places is often accompanied by jet lag. Fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other problems can turn an otherwise exciting adventure into a miserable trip. Researchers have developed a theoretical model to study the interactions between multiple internal clocks under the effects of aging and disruptions like jet lag. Based on their results, they suggest techniques that could improve internal clock recovery. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124904.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124858.htm Researchers have connected silicon and perovskite solar cells in a tandem device to protect the frail perovskite solar cell from voltage-induced breakdown while unlocking greater efficiencies than either cell can achieve on their own. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124853.htm The US continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status and race, finds a new report. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124853.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104633.htm ChatGPT could help to increase vaccine uptake by debunking myths around jab safety, say the authors of a new study. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104633.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104625.htm Scientists have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104617.htm A new cancer therapy attacks tumors by tricking cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901201952.htm Researchers developed a new software tool, SparkMaster 2, that allows scientists to analyze normal and abnormal calcium activity in cells. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:19:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901201952.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143612.htm A new large-scale research facility allows the complex behavior of animal groups to be studied in unprecedented detail. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:36:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143612.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143610.htm When fighting disease, our immune cells need to reach their target quickly. Researchers have now discovered that immune cells actively generate their own guidance system to navigate through complex environments. This challenges earlier notions about these movements. The researchers' findings enhance our knowledge of the immune system and offer potential new approaches to improve human immune response. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:36:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143610.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124051.htm In a new study, researchers used mice to understand how DiNP affects pregnancy. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124051.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124048.htm Toxic mold left behind by Hurricane Idalia could initiate chemical intolerance (CI) in some individuals, experts said. In a survey of thousands of Americans, mold exposure was the most frequently cited initiating cause of CI, according to a recently published study. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124048.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124045.htm Health benefits that have resulted from reductions in fine particulate air pollution aren't distributed equally among populations in the U.S., a new Yale-led study finds. Racial and ethnic minorities -- and Black people in particular -- still experience disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease-related deaths caused by exposure to fine particulate matter, according to the research. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124045.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124042.htm A study sheds new light on why tumors that have spread to the brain from other parts of the body respond to immunotherapy while glioblastoma, an aggressive cancer that originates in the brain, does not. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124042.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124039.htm Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new study. The study also shows that the protective effect is enhanced by a nitrate-rich vegetable diet. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124039.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124036.htm People without a secure job contract can likely reduce their risk of premature death by 20 per cent if they gain permanent employment, a study reports. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124036.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164439.htm Researchers have determined how Leishmaniasis vaccine candidates, created using mutated disease-causing parasites, prompt molecular-level changes in host cells that have specific roles in helping generate the immune response. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:44:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164439.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164436.htm Biochemical researchers have identified a new function of a key protein that leads to cancer -- a finding they believe could lead to more effective treatments for a range of cancers and other diseases. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:44:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164436.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164228.htm Researchers have discovered some new and surprising ways that viral RNA and influenza virus are detected by human lung cells, which has potential implications for treating people affected by such viruses. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:42:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164228.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142858.htm A broad new strategy could hold hope for treating virtually all blood cancers with CAR T cell therapy, which is currently approved for five subtypes of blood cancer. Scientists have demonstrated the potential efficacy of this approach a preclinical study. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142832.htm The largest genetic study of its kind has discovered specific changes in our DNA that increase the risk of developing epilepsy and may inform the development of new treatments. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142832.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142823.htm New research has shown how a complex component of milk that can be added to infant formula has been shown to confer long-term cognitive benefits, including measures of intelligence and executive function in children. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142816.htm Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study shows. The discovery corroborates the idea that dietary supplements containing antioxidants can accelerate tumor growth and metastasis. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142816.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142812.htm A new article examines the use of monoclonal antibody therapies for treating Alzheimer disease and alerts physicians to be on the lookout for a potential side effect: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142812.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121807.htm A new blood test called p-tau217 shows promise as an Alzheimer's disease biomarker, and when used in a two-step workflow very high accuracy to either identify or exclude brain amyloidosis, the most important and earliest pathology. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:18:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121807.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121759.htm The mechanism by which breast cancer is formed in the cells of mammalian epithelium has been discovered. Although roughly 20 mutations accumulate annually in each epithelial cell until menopause, the mutation rate significantly decreases after menopause. Accumulation also decreased after childbirth, suggesting the effect of estrogen in mammary epithelium. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121759.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121757.htm A novel study has identified a range of metabolic biomarkers that could help predict the risk of cancer. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121757.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121749.htm Researchers have developed a method for forecasting the short-term progression of an epidemic using extremely limited amounts of data. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121749.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121728.htm A new study shows that young individuals with even mild asthma should remember to turn ventilation all the way up when cooking or burning candles. The fumes can cause irritation and inflammation in the body. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121728.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121720.htm A new study examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country. To find out why, the researchers compared UV exposure and behaviours among different groups in Atlantic Canada based on income, education, and gender, among other factors. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121720.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121709.htm A research team has found that more than four percent of all hospital admissions in southern Sweden are associated with sepsis. It is a significantly under-diagnosed condition that can be likened to an epidemic. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121709.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121707.htm A soft ball designed to support mental health by 'personifying' breath has been invented by a computer science student. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:17:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121707.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121632.htm Ion channels are attractive drug targets due to their importance in health and disease, but finding ways to target a specific ion channel selectively is a major challenge. Now, researchers have discovered that ion channels called BK channels have unique openings in their sides, which drug molecules may be able to access. The finding could lead to the development of selective drugs that target the BK channel to treat a wide range of diseases. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:16:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121632.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121624.htm This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism. The focus of their study lies within the star-shaped non-neuronal cells in the brain, known as 'astrocytes'. Furthermore, the group announced successful animal experiments using the newly developed drug 'KDS2010', which allowed the mice to lose weigh without dietary restrictions. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:16:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121621.htm A lab is developing more accurate and powerful liquid biopsy technologies that take advantage of signals from RNA 'dark matter,' an understudied area of the genome. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:16:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121621.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195934.htm A clinical trial has tested a potentially curative stem cell gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The results were promising. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:59:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195934.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160820.htm People who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having another stroke, especially ischemic stroke, compared to people who also had an intracerebral hemorrhage but were not taking statins. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm New research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:18:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm