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Ketone Supplements Worsen Performance in Trained Endurance Athletes, Researchers Find

Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the finish line faster, may in fact worsen performance.

COVID-19 Recovery Efforts Need to Include Superbug Solutions

Infections that can’t be treated with antibiotics are a global health crisis and experts are calling for the Canadian government to use COVID-19 resources to address the “silent pandemic” of superbugs.

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McMaster University Researchers Pinpoint Potential Treatment for Lethal Childhood Cancer

An enzyme that drives the growth of an often-lethal childhood brain cancer may hold the key to a future treatment, says a McMaster University-led study.

Most Long COVID Patients Recover Within Year, Says Study

A McMaster University-led study has found that the majority of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover within 12 months, irrespective of its severity.

Researchers Reconstruct the Genome of Centuries-Old E. Coli Using Fragments Extracted from an Italian Mummy

An international team led by researchers at McMaster University, working in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has identified and reconstructed the first ancient genome of E. coli, using fragments extracted from the gallstone of a 16th century mummy.

Allergic Reaction to Second COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely After Reaction to First

People who experienced an immediate allergic reaction to their first COVID-19 vaccine are unlikely to experience a severe immediate allergic reaction to a second dose, says a study involving McMaster scientists.

Scientists Complete Diagnostic Algorithm Study and Honour Late Professor

A successful diagnostic algorithm developed by McMaster University researchers that can both detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduce the need for ultrasound scans has been published in The BMJ.

McMaster Researchers and Industry Partners Develop New Recommendations to Combat ‘Superbugs’ in Canada

A new proposal developed by an interdisciplinary team of McMaster University researchers calls upon Canadian public health officials to make necessary changes to how novel antibiotics are approved, procured and accessed in Canada.

Higher Body Fat in Adults Linked to Risk of Reduced Cognitive Function

A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.

New Findings by McMaster Researchers Reinforces Effectiveness of Booster Doses in Long-Term Care Residents

New data from McMaster researchers provides compelling evidence reinforcing booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines for residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes and assisted living facilities.

McMaster Researcher Finds High Rates of Trauma for Mothers and Babies with Forceps and Vacuum Deliveries

A study led by a McMaster University researcher is warning that forceps and vacuum deliveries are causing serious trauma to both newborns and mothers.

Researchers Re-Engineer Red Blood Cells to Trigger Immune System Against Covid-19

Physicists, chemists and immunologists at McMaster University have teamed up to modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating a promising new vehicle for vaccine delivery.

McMaster Inventors’ Repellent Wrap Shown to Shed All Viruses and Bacteria

New research by the inventors of a promising pathogen-repellent wrap has confirmed that it sheds not only bacteria, as previously proven, but also viruses, boosting its potential usefulness for interrupting the transmission of infections.

Non-Invasive Monitoring and Diagnostic Framework Present a Breakthrough in Cardiological Treatment

A research team led by Zahra Motamed, professor with the Faculty of Engineering, has developed a non-invasive monitoring and diagnostic framework which doctors say will help individualize and improve future treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Higher Diet Quality Helps Prevent Blocked Arteries, Researchers Find

A diet rich in plant-based foods with less red meat can help patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease, a McMaster-led study shows. (Shutterstock photo)

Physician Workforce Planning Must Adjust for Aging Population, Changing Practice Patterns: New Analysis

Factoring in changing demographics and physician work trends can help with physician workforce planning, according to a new analysis by McMaster University researchers.

Older Adults with Obesity Experienced Greater Stress During Covid-19’s First Year

Adults over 50 living with obesity were more likely to experience stressors during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite being less likely to perceive the pandemic’s consequences as negative, says a McMaster University-led study.

Middle-Aged Adults with Frailty Had More Challenges Accessing Health Care in Pandemic, Says Mcmaster Study

Middle-aged adults living with frailty in the community were more likely to find accessing health care difficult during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic than their older counterparts, says McMaster University researcher Lauren Griffith.

One-Minute Bursts of Activity During Daily Tasks Could Prolong Your Life, Study Finds

Just three to four one-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks is associated with large reductions in the risk of premature death, particularly from cardiovascular disease.

Surgical Masks as Good as N95 Masks for Health-Care Workers Providing Routine Covid-19 Care

Surgical masks are not inferior to N95 masks for preventing the spread of COVID-19 to health-care workers, says a study led by McMaster University researchers.