Study reveals lower cardiovascular risks after COVID-19 vaccination, despite increased myocarditis and pericarditis in younger males. Study: Cardiovascular events following coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination in adults: A nationwide Swedish study . Image Credit: pedro7merino / Shutterstock.com A recent European Heart Journal study utilized data from a Swedish nationwide…

New research uncovers gut microbial markers common across multiple diseases, paving the way for more accurate disease prediction and personalized treatments. Study: A population-scale analysis of 36 gut microbiome studies reveals universal species signatures for common diseases. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock A study published in the Nature Portfolio journal Biofilms…

New research reveals dramatic increases in depression and anxiety diagnoses among U.S. youth during the pandemic, urging a reevaluation of mental health services for young people at risk. Study: Depression and Anxiety Among US Children and Young Adults. Image Credit: Overearth / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal JAMA…

Researchers discover that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not generate long-lasting plasma cells in the bone marrow, shedding light on why antibody immunity wanes quickly, and highlighting the urgent need for improved vaccine strategies. Study: SARS-CoV-2-specific plasma cells are not durably established in the bone marrow long-lived compartment after mRNA vaccination. Image…

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed six lines of humanized mice that can serve as valuable models for studying human cases of COVID-19.  According to their new study in eBioMedicine, these mouse models are important for COVID-19 research because their cells were engineered to include two important human molecules that are…

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, a group of researchers compared the proportion of emergency department patients who developed Post-Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Condition (PCC) symptoms between those who tested positive and those who tested negative for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Study: Post-COVID-19 condition symptoms…

New research highlights the need for a more specific definition of long-COVID, as nearly one in five SARS-CoV-2 negative patients also reported long-term symptoms, raising concerns about overdiagnosis. Study: Telomere length exhibits inverse association with migraine among Americans aged 20–50 years, without implications beyond age 50: a cross-sectional study. Image Credit: Lightspring /…

Despite high overall vaccination rates, unmedicated individuals with mental illness show significantly lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake, signaling the need for targeted health interventions. Study: Mental illness and COVID-19 vaccination: a multinational investigation of observational & register-based data In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers determined the…

People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular conditions linked to COVID-19 infection, according to a nationwide study at the University of Gothenburg. At the same time, some cardiovascular effects are seen after individual doses of the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine aims to reduce complications…

Elevated serum magnesium levels are strongly linked to higher mortality in sepsis, suggesting a critical role for magnesium in assessing sepsis risk and guiding treatment strategies. Study:  High serum magnesium level is associated with increased mortality in patients with sepsis: an international, multicenter retrospective study. Image Credit: sfam_photo /…