Health
When should I get my flu shot? Can I get COVID vaccine at the same time?
As fall approaches, it's time to start preparing for the start of flu season as well.
Sep 15, 2025
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Medical research
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. ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Medications
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 ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Diabetes
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.
Sep 15, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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 ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Psychology & Psychiatry
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.
Sep 15, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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.
Sep 15, 2025
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Health
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.
Sep 15, 2025
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Biomedical technology
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 ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Psychology & Psychiatry
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?
Sep 15, 2025
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