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Integrated metabolic analysis reveals cancer's energy secrets

A research group led by The University of Osaka has developed a novel method for analyzing cancer metabolism, revealing new insights into cancer's inefficient energy process.

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Extended data capture details of two years of earned sick leave laws in 75 largest US cities

Data now available on LawAtlas.org describe details of state, county, and city earned sick leave laws across the 75 largest cities in effect as of July 1, 2022, through June 1, 2024. The data are a longitudinal version of ...

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Bilingual campaign targets silent killer in Latino communities

Erika Perez was diagnosed with high blood pressure during her third pregnancy. Ten days after giving birth to her child, she suffered a heart attack. Years later, she had a stroke. Perez's story is a powerful reminder of ...

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One in three young people surveyed expect to need mental health support in coming year

The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third (32%) expecting to need support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL's Grand ...

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Deep learning model estimates cancer risk of lung nodules

An artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning tool that estimates the malignancy risk of lung nodules achieved high cancer detection rates while significantly reducing false-positive results. Results of the study, which used ...

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AI spots hidden signs of depression in students' facial expressions

Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges, but its early signs are often overlooked. It is often linked to reduced facial expressivity. However, whether mild depression or subthreshold depression (StD) ...

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Adopting healthy habits can improve cognitive decline, study shows

An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point ...

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Rwanda reconsiders malaria vaccines amid surprise surge

After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and signs of treatment resistance that have forced officials to revisit vaccine intervention the country once declined.

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The 'Catch-22' of aging: Our immune system protects us by committing our cells to die

Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms—viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with a built-in defense system, our innate immune system that protects us in our youth but can turn against us as we ...

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Recommendations for clinical investigations of high-risk medical devices in Europe

The CORE-MD (Coordinating Research and Evidence for high-risk Medical Devices) consortium has published new consensus recommendations today in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, that set out scientifically robust methodologies ...

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The Rumpelstiltskin effect as a therapeutic intervention

James Madison University and Case Western Reserve University researchers describe a phenomenon they term the Rumpelstiltskin effect, in which the act of receiving a clinical diagnosis itself produces therapeutic benefit independent ...

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Training hospital staff in person-centered dementia care improves recovery outcomes

A new study led by Prof. Lynn Chenoweth from UNSW's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has shown that educating hospital staff in person-centered dementia care leads to better care experiences, greater staff confidence, ...

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Investigators pave the way for next-generation TB vaccine

Tuberculosis, or TB, an airborne bacterial respiratory infection, is one of humanity's oldest foes and is today the world's leading cause of death from infectious disease, claiming more than 1.2 million lives each year. The ...

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Celebrities use this common heart medication to calm anxiety. Should you try propranolol?

Northeastern University professor Raymond Booth first learned about propranolol, a drug developed to treat high blood pressure, in pharmacy school around 1978.

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California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines: Is a major battle looming?

California's late summer COVID surge is showing signs of peaking, but the state's war with the Trump administration over vaccines is just beginning.

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Too soon to tell if 'liquid biopsies' help more than harm in cancer screening

"Liquid biopsy" tests using blood samples to screen for multiple types of cancer are attracting much attention, for their potential to catch unseen tumors.

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Study finds experimental antibody may reduce fibrosis in chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a growing health concern affecting about 1 in 10 Swedes. The condition involves a gradual decline in kidney function, which can lead to the need for dialysis or transplantation.

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Affirmative action critics refuse to back down in fight over medical bias training

Critics of affirmative action have launched a long-shot appeal aimed at stopping California from requiring training on unconscious bias in every continuing medical education class.

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Brain rhythms reveal how the brain chooses routes to process information

When we recall something familiar or explore a new situation, the brain does not always use the same communication routes.

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Opioid-related deaths in past decade 55% higher than recorded

Deaths following opioid use in England and Wales have nearly doubled in the last decade, with 22.9 deaths per million people in 2012, and 43.8 deaths per million people in 2023. But the true number is likely higher because ...

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Agreeing to a tracheostomy for your sick baby is traumatic—but it's not the hardest decision families have to make

Pam Thomson-Kai's son Sawyer was just 7 months old when he stopped breathing. He was rushed to hospital, where he was revived and put on a breathing machine. Then the doctors asked his parents whether they could give him ...

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Self-guided online program improves quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus frequently face anxiety and depression along with chronic physical symptoms. Reported rates of depression range from 15% to 24% and ...

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Breaking down the layers of the immune system: Advice from an immunologist

It starts with a sneeze. Someone on the subway didn't cover their mouth and now a cloud of invisible invaders hangs in the air. Before you even step off the train, your immune system has already begun fighting off the threat ...

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Tomatillo—yes or no? For healthy eating, the answer is easy

For anyone unfortunate enough to have grown up without them, tomatillos might seem tough to approach. They hide inside a papery cloak and tend to hang out in the quietest corners of produce sections in the U.S.—if they ...

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Submerging forearms in water may help protect older adults during extreme heat

When air conditioning is not available during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other people become vulnerable to cardiac problems and other heat-related illnesses, according to researchers in the Penn State Department ...

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Cuts to U.S. foreign aid could drive millions of new TB cases and deaths, finds new study

U.S. foreign aid cuts could result in over 10 million additional tuberculosis (TB) cases and 2.5 million more deaths in the next years, across 26 countries with high TB burden, found a study by Center for Modeling and Analysis, ...

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Study shows change in diet could reduce lymphedema

When Spencer Gibson arrived at the University of Alberta four years ago to assume his new role as the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Endowed Chair in Lymphatic Disorders in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, he knew the task ...

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Bariatric surgery for weight loss shows greater long-term benefits than GLP-1 medicines

A large Cleveland Clinic study has found that people with obesity and type 2 diabetes who undergo weight-loss surgery live longer and face fewer serious health problems compared with those treated with GLP-1 receptor agonist ...

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Stem cell transplant for stroke leads to brain cell growth and functional recovery in mice

When someone has a stroke—a leading worldwide cause of death and disability—time is of the essence. Almost nine out of 10 cases are ischemic strokes, caused by restricted blood flow in the brain, and the current gold-standard ...

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Two-part prodrug system activates immune attack only in tumor's unique environment

Scientists have developed a smarter way to activate the immune system against cancer, potentially making treatments safer and more precise.

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Both weights and high intensity interval training offer health benefits for cancer survivors

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that both resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) produced sufficient levels of myokines to help in the fight against cancer.

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Kennedy's vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox.

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Analysis isolates population aging as primary driver of musculoskeletal disorders

Novel research shows that in approximately one third of countries and territories worldwide, population aging was the largest contributor to the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2021.

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Study finds laser correction for short-sightedness is safe and effective for older teenagers

A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers as it is in adults, according to research presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society ...

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Taking semaglutide turns down food noise, research suggests

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) shows that individuals who are taking semaglutide for weight loss experience ...

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About one in five people taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro say food tastes saltier or sweeter than before

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) shows that some individuals who are taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro ...

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Type 2 diabetes may double risk of sepsis, large community-based study suggests

Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may double the risk of developing sepsis—with those aged younger than 60 years and men particularly susceptible, according to a long-term community-based study in Australia, being presented ...

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Tirzepatide found to be more cost-effective than semaglutide in patients with knee osteoarthritis, obesity

A microsimulation model was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of two glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs), semaglutide and tirzepatide, for patients with osteoarthritis and obesity compared with usual ...

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Model suggests gaslighters manipulate their targets by taking advantage of a learning process

Gaslighting could happen to anyone who trusts the wrong person, a McGill University researcher says. Willis Klein, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Psychology, was part of a team from McGill and the University of Toronto ...

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Can smarter marketing help 'make America healthy again?'

Not all products are equally beneficial for everyone. Some are double-edged swords—used appropriately, they can be lifesavers; but used in the wrong hands or the wrong way, there can be significant risks involved.

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Parental diseases of despair linked to suicidal events in offspring

Parental diseases of despair (DoD; i.e., substance use disorder, alcohol-related disease, or suicidal behavior) are associated with suicidal events (SE) in offspring, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in JAMA ...

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International research finds emotional support can help prevent depression in later life

An international study led by Dr. Suraj Samtani and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that emotional support, such as having someone to talk to when feeling stressed, is linked to significantly lower ...

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Challenging negative data helps AI models better identify effective antibodies

Imagine you are developing antibodies—drugs precisely aimed at a target, for example a viral protein or onco-marker. You test a series of antibodies and find that some work, while others do not.

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In-home follow-up for heart failure patients could benefit women, younger patients 

Mobile integrated health (MIH) can help heart failure patients transition from the hospital to home, and may offer additional benefits to women and younger patients, say Columbia Nursing researchers in a report in JAMA Internal ...

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Machine learning model helps predict urgent care visits for lung cancer patients

A study published in JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics demonstrates that machine learning models incorporating patient-reported outcomes and wearable sensor data can predict which patients with non–small cell lung cancer ...

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Gestational diabetes linked to elevated risk of cognitive decline in mothers, ADHD and autism in children

A landmark international study has revealed that gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy is strongly associated with declines in intellectual function for mothers and a higher risk of developmental, behavioral, and autism ...

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Better quality care can reduce fear and coercion in mental health units

What makes an admission to a mental health unit a more or less traumatic experience, and what role do nurses play in this experience? A study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing focuses on a question that ...

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Old data can transform the future of health care

Patient preference studies (research into what patients value in their treatment) are increasingly used to inform drug development and regulatory approval decisions. But these studies are expensive and time-consuming to conduct. ...

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As preteens navigate the new school year, study shows best friends help kids adjust better to early adolescence

A new study from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has shown just how important having close siblings and best friends are to social and emotional well-being in early adolescence.

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2016 to 2023 saw decline in U.S. pediatric radiologists

The number of U.S. pediatric radiologists declined from 2016 to 2023, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Psychiatric beds at large for-profit chains increase as those at public hospitals dwindle

Inpatient psychiatric care has dramatically shifted to large for-profit chains, according to new research from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers ...

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Fast walking linked to lower lung cancer risk: A simple health indicator for cancer prevention

A research team in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has conducted a pioneering study that found an association between walking speed and cancer ...

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Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs

FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency's decisions from public scrutiny.

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Gene therapy safeguards hearing, balance in preclinical test

Scientists from the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University introduced an innovative gene therapy method to treat impairments in hearing and balance caused by inner ear dysfunction. According to the ...

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Treatment for rare genetic cause of sudden vision loss approved following clinical trial

A novel treatment for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by UCL and Moorfields ...

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Muscle-building response to weight training differs among high-protein animal foods, study reveals

A study has tracked the acute muscle-building response in adults engaged in weight-training exercise who were fed either high-fat or lean ground pork burgers with the same amount of protein in each. The findings surprised ...

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Smoking or vaping may increase risk of diabetes

People who use e-cigarettes, cigarettes or both face an increased risk for developing diabetes, according to University of Georgia research published in AJPM Focus.

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Pregnancy-related anxiety, depression worsened by lack of screenings, inadequate health and workplace support

Experiencing intense anxiety, lethargy, irritability, or sadness can be debilitating when trying to accomplish a simple task. For a task as monumental as caring for a baby, these symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders ...

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Research links DNA replication failure to cancer therapy

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Communications, reveals that cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK) promote DNA replication licensing in human cells by relieving inhibitory signals from RB tumor suppressor ...

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Study suggests most Americans would be healthier with 'permanent standard time'

Every spring, Americans dutifully adjust their clocks forward to daylight saving time, and every fall, back to standard time—but no one seems very happy about it. The biannual time shift is not only inconvenient, it's also ...

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Review calls for age-specific immunotherapy in childhood brain tumors

Pediatric brain tumors are the deadliest form of childhood cancer, yet most treatments are adapted from adult care and often miss the mark. A new study led by a second-year medical student at Dell Medical School at The University ...

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Increasing the level of the protein PI31 demonstrates neuroprotective effects in mice

One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate machinery that keeps neurons in touch—by clearing away protein waste at the synapses—starts ...

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Urine contains clues as to whether a unique knee surgery will succeed

A research team at the University of Missouri is working to predict which patients will benefit most from a specific type of cartilage transplant surgery, and some of the best clues may lie in patients' urine.

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Machine-learning tool gives doctors a more detailed 3D picture of fetal health

For pregnant women, ultrasounds are an informative (and sometimes necessary) procedure. They typically produce two-dimensional black-and-white scans of fetuses that can reveal key insights, including biological sex, approximate ...

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Cells usually viewed as menders may harm the heart

Fibroblasts, cells that repair heart damage, might cause a cycle of stiffening and scarring in certain heart conditions.

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What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry.

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Researchers work to make blood cancer a manageable illness with mutation identification

As blood cancers are constantly evolving and developing mutations that grow resistance to current treatments, researchers in the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Leukemia and Drug Development Lab (LDDL) are constantly ...

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Recall: Bariatric Fusion vitamins pulled for missing child-safe caps

About 4,700 bottles of Bariatric Fusion iron-containing multivitamins have been recalled because packaging does not meet federal safety standards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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California votes to ban PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cookware, other items

Every time you reach for a nonstick pan, you could be using chemicals that are now on the chopping block in the state of California.

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Here's what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple

There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate ...

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One in six US parents rejecting standard vaccine schedule: Poll

One in six American parents has delayed or skipped some or all of the standard childhood vaccines, according to a new Washington Post poll released Monday.

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Epilepsy drug's feared fertility risks in men found to be minimal

A large-scale international study led by the University of Liverpool has found little evidence that sodium valproate significantly impairs male fertility in men with epilepsy or bipolar disorder.

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GD2 CAR T treatment induces durable remissions in high-risk neuroblastoma

From Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital in Rome comes a report that a third-generation CAR T cell therapy targeting GD2, designated GD2–CART01, induced durable remissions and long-term survival in children with high-risk ...

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Childhood loneliness linked to cognitive decline in adulthood

Childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk in adulthood, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

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Nearly half of women with epilepsy miss out on specialist care during pregnancy, study finds

Only slightly more than half of women with epilepsy see a neurologist during pregnancy, a gap that could put both mother and baby at increased risk, according to new research presented at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American ...

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Timing of hormone replacement therapy may influence Alzheimer's disease risk, study suggests

The timing of hormone replacement therapy may make a big difference in a woman's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Starting treatment within five years of menopause may lower the risk by as much as 32%, but delaying ...

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Study finds newborn male circumcision rates in US dropped between 2012 and 2022

Scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of male circumcision—surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis—dates back hundreds of years to observations made by physicians of their circumcised patients. More ...

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New autoinjector could save lives in severe bleeding emergencies

A new study shows that a TXA autoinjector delivers lifesaving treatment for severe bleeding as effectively as traditional IV methods—but in under five minutes and without the need for medical expertise. This breakthrough ...

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Engineers develop technology that stimulates heart cells with light

In a new study, University of California, Irvine chemical and biomolecular engineering researchers report the creation of biomolecules that can help grow light-sensitive heart muscle cells in the laboratory. The development ...

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Research identifies risks and outcomes for preterm infants with rare bowel obstruction

A UCLA Health research team has helped define and characterize a rare bowel obstruction that affects premature infants, known as meconium-related obstruction of prematurity (MROP). Distinct from Hirschsprung disease and meconium ...

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Neuroimaging sheds light on why people believe lies

Detecting lies involves processing social information. How do people process social information and evaluate honesty? And do people process this information differently when it comes from a friend versus a stranger?

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Newly identified immune response controls Oropouche infection and prevents neurological damage

Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for controlling Oropouche virus infections and preventing serious neurological damage.

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Unique brain cell may hold key to Alzheimer's disorientation

Losing your sense of direction is one of the earliest and most distressing signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease. Now, a new study from the University of Michigan sheds light on a unique neuron that may hold the key to understanding ...

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The missing ingredient in the adult patient experience? Joy

In pediatric hospitals, emotional comfort is treated as essential to healing. Children are offered music therapy, pet visits, interactive programming, and calming environments—not as extras, but as part of their care. In ...

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PFAS presence confirmed in blood of children in northern Spain

An EHU study has concluded that the levels of PFAS chemicals found do not pose a serious health risk, but it warns of the need to bolster monitoring. The study is published in the journal Environmental Research.

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Genetic variants may explain why obesity affects people differently

An international team of researchers led by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark has pinpointed some of the reasons why obesity does not affect everyone in the same way. Their ...

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Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk

Over the past couple of months, headlines have warned expectant parents that something as ordinary as a pain reliever or an antidepressant taken during pregnancy could "cause autism."

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Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits

In the lobby of the YMCA in Reading, Pennsylvania, stands a row of vending machines—but one machine is different from the rest.

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Lice pose no health threat, yet some parents push back on rules to allow affected kids in class

Any evidence of lice was once a reason for immediate dismissal from school, not to return until the student's head was lice-free. But what are known as "no-nit" policies have been dropped in favor of "nonexclusion" rules, ...

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Eradicating mold would save millions in health care costs: How our homes affect our health

Housing is a key determinant of physical health. Housing conditions can increase or reduce the risk of problems including respiratory illness, heart disease and injury.

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Blueberries can improve infants' immunity and gut health, study finds

Feeding blueberries to infants as one of their first solid foods may help strengthen their immune systems, reduce allergy symptoms and support healthy gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado ...

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Older patients are open to smart ring technology for home-based remote monitoring

Older patients susceptible to chronic neurological conditions are willing to use wearables for remote monitoring to support their health and well-being at home. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland ...

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Team sports can lower blood pressure and improve function in patients with chronic diseases

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and potentially life-extending form of exercise for patients with high blood pressure and COPD. Even after a relatively short training ...

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Proposed cuts to NIH funding would have ripple effects on research that could hamper the US for decades

In May 2025, the White House proposed reducing the budget of the National Institutes of Health by roughly 40%—from about US$48 billion to $27 billion. Such a move would return NIH funding to levels last seen in 2007. Since ...

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Beauty sleep isn't a myth—a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful

Have you ever woken up after a night of poor sleep, glanced in the mirror and thought, "I look tired?"

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Graphic warnings on tobacco products are losing their impact—here are five ways to improve them

Large pictorial warning labels on smoked tobacco products typically feature confronting images of the harmful health outcomes of smoking. Pictures of diseased lungs, gangrene and mouth decay aim to elicit strong emotional ...

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Six ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe

Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many parents—fathers in particular—find it mortifying.

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About 900,000 Kiwis experience food insecurity. It's a quiet crisis that needs urgent attention

Most New Zealanders are feeling the effects of a seemingly relentless rise in the cost of living—at the supermarket, the gas pump and in their household energy bills. For some, however, this tips over into what scholars ...

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Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked

The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa. Here are ten evidence-based insights into how the two conditions are related.

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Can you 'microdose' exercise?

The term "microdosing" originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects.

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There's a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa—here's what you need to know

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. It's caused by the most severe strain: Zaire Ebola virus.

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Better screening tool for sickle cell disease progression

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), an optical tool that leverages light-tissue interaction to measure changes in hemoglobin concentration and oxygenation, has been used in a variety of fields due to its ability to measure ...

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Over-the-counter sales of overdose reversal drug naloxone decline after initial surge

Sales of the overdose reversal medication naloxone increased after it was made available to the public without a prescription but then dipped quickly in the period following the debut of over-the-counter sales, according ...

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New trial aims to advance research into Strep A vaccine development

A new human challenge trial under way in Melbourne aims to advance research into Strep A, accelerating efforts toward the development of a vaccine.

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Should you use ChatGPT as a therapist? Tool raises safety concerns among psychology experts

Sharing how you're feeling can be frightening. Friends and family can judge, and therapists can be expensive and hard to come by, which is why some people are turning to ChatGPT for help with their mental health.

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Trump's Medicaid cuts were aimed at 'able-bodied adults': Hospitals say kids will be hurt

Republicans insist that President Donald Trump's cuts to Medicaid were aimed at reducing fraud and getting more of its adult beneficiaries into jobs. But the side effects may include less care for sick kids.

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Fathers less likely to tackle 'awkward' sex talk

Mothers are more likely than fathers to discuss sex and relationships with their children, raising concerns that many boys are missing out on gender-specific guidance at a critical time in their lives.

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