People who follow a short-term low-calorie diet may have reduced markers of inflammation associated with gum disease.

Researchers led by the University of Iowa have found that women who spend less sedentary time and engage in more light physical activity may substantially reduce a key pregnancy health risk. The study authors recommend a daily mix of movement and sleep, along with a cap on sedentary time, to lower the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Results published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is receiving $1 million in grant funding through the Maryland Department of Commerce to establish a Center for Combat Casualty Care with the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The Center will include a 5,000-square-foot Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for the research and development of new tools and treatments, and the training of military clinicians.

UT Health San Antonio has developed a tool to evaluate children's health symptoms from environmental exposures called the PediQEESI™ that can be used by parents and doctors to screen for chemical intolerance and help avoid future exposures.

Stanford Medicine researchers and colleagues found a way to boost the cancer-fighting abilities of natural killer cells. In mice, the enhanced cells penetrated solid tumors and inhibited their growth.