NIH Awards $50 Million to Top Autism Researchers Despite Political Controversy
The $50 million in grants will examine how genetics and environment interact
Higher Tattoo Exposure Linked to Reduced Melanoma Risk
Overall melanoma risk lower for those who had received four or more tattoo sessions, had three or more large tattoos
Cocoa Extract Supplementation Yields Significant Reduction in hsCRP
In recent study, cocoa extract also increased interferon-γ compared with placebo
Illinois Confirms First Case of Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus
In severe cases, the virus may cause brain inflammation or meningitis
Circulating Tumor HPV DNA Can ID HPV+OPSCC Years Before Diagnosis
Sensitivity of detection increased to 96 percent; maximum lead time increased to 10.3 years with application of machine learning model
Oral Bacteria, Fungi Linked to Increased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Three bacterial periodontal pathogens associated with elevated pancreatic cancer risk; Candida also linked to increased risk
Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Claims Fifth Life in Louisiana
Cases are on the rise across the region; state has already confirmed 26 cases this year
hsCRP Levels Increased With Intake of High Levels of Ultraprocessed Food
Significantly increased hs-CRP seen for those consuming 40 to 59 and 60 to 79 percent ultraprocessed foods
Hepatitis B Virus Immunity Linked to Reduced Risk for Diabetes
Higher HBsAb levels associated with greater reductions in the risk for diabetes; reduced risk also linked to age
Hospitals Vary in Their Definition of Blood Culture Contamination
However, BCC rates similar by College of American Pathologists and Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute criteria
