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New Proteins Identified as Drivers of Oral Tolerance
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (223+ words) ORAL tolerance to dietary proteins may be shaped by specific plant-derived seed storage proteins, according to new research that'identified'previously unknown food antigens recognised by immune-regulating cells in the gut.' The immune system is constantly exposed to food-derived molecules, yet harmful…...
Advanced Sequencing Reveals New Autism Gene Variants
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (439+ words) Advanced Sequencing Reveals New Autism Gene Variants'European Medical Journal Advanced Sequencing Reveals New Autism Gene Variants A NEW genomic technology is uncovering previously hidden autism gene variants, helping explain long standing gaps in genetic understanding of autism. Researchers report that…...
Women with ADHD at Higher Risk of Perinatal Depression
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (398+ words) WOMEN with ADHD have a much greater vulnerability to perinatal depression, a 2026 systematic review has concluded. Researchers found a strong association between ADHD and depressive symptoms in the perinatal period. ADHD is characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity,…...
Peanut Allergy Severity Shaped by Microbiota
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (445+ words) Peanut Allergy Severity Shaped by Microbiota'European Medical Journal This site is intended for healthcare professionals Peanut Allergy Severity Shaped by Microbiota NEW research on immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated anaphylaxis suggests that food allergy severity may depend not only on the…...
Church-Based Outreach Boosts Shingles Vaccine Confidence
1+ week, 1+ day ago (345+ words) Church-Based Outreach Boosts Shingles Vaccine Confidence'European Medical Journal Church-Based Outreach Boosts Shingles Vaccine Confidence A FAITH-BASED education program markedly improved recombinant zoster vaccine knowledge and intent in vulnerable adults. Faith Based Outreach Targets Vaccine Gaps Low uptake of the recombinant…...
Children’s Literacy Stunted During COVID-19-Induced Remote Learning
1+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) CHILDREN'S academic growth was stunted by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, with losses ranging from the equivalent of 3 months' and 14 months' worth of skill development in literacy and numeracy, respectively, a 2026 longitudinal cohort study has found. The study followed…...
Scientists Warn Problematic TikTok Use Must be Considered an Addiction
1+ week, 3+ day ago (329+ words) PROBLEMATIC TikTok use must be considered an addiction for both the significant risk it entails and for its developmental trajectory, scientists have warned in a systematic review. Elevated levels of salience, abstinence, tolerance, craving, excessive use, desire to control consumption,…...
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Can Support Healthy Child Growth
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) Global meta-analysis highlights nutrient differences and growth patterns in vegetarian and vegan versus omnivorous diets. This site is intended for healthcare professionals Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Can Support Healthy Child Growth A NEW global meta-analysis has examined the health implications…...
Adult Asthma Morbidity Tied to Home Exposures
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (189+ words) STATEWIDE Texas survey data link indoor ventilation and smoking to higher adult asthma morbidity from 20192022. Across outcomes, several exposures showed consistent associations, pointing to modifiable household conditions that may influence indoor air quality and symptom burden in adults. Poor air…...
COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended for Immunocompromised Patients
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (442+ words) COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended for Immunocompromised Patients'European Medical Journal This site is intended for healthcare professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended for Immunocompromised Patients COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for immunocompromised patients for the 20252026 season, according to new guidance. Why These COVID-19 Vaccination…...