First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
Jul 18, 2026
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Examining the consequences of discontinuing GLP-1 medications on addiction-related hospitalizations
GLP-1 receptor agonists are among the active ingredients in so-called weight-loss injections. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, they are now also used to treat severe obesity. In recent years, studies have provided ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases risk of serious complications, no matter your weight
A study of more than 1 million women has found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of potentially life-threatening complications, regardless of whether starting weights were considered ...
Jul 19, 2026
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A single RSV shot emerges as a promising new shield for infants at risk of severe disease
Viral infections that attack the lungs are among the leading reasons infants are hospitalized. A new treatment may offer protection against these infections that is as effective and safe as existing options but requires far ...
Dendrites and gatekeeper cells unlock flexible learning in mice, study finds
The ability to adapt behavior flexibly to changing environments is a hallmark of intelligence. However, the biological mechanisms in the brain that are responsible for this cognitive flexibility remain poorly understood.
Jul 22, 2026
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How mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep
Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers at Washington University ...
Jul 20, 2026
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New immune mechanism helps explain why ovarian cancer stops responding to chemotherapy
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have identified a new mechanism behind the chemotherapy resistance that makes ovarian cancer so lethal. In a new study published in The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, the researchers ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Digital mindfulness app delivers rapid stress relief for dementia caregivers within three weeks
Informal caregivers of individuals living with dementia experience notable reductions in stress and improvements in mindfulness within just three to four weeks of using a tailored mobile application, according to a secondary ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Time for a clock change? Congress considers daylight saving time… again
In the 108-year history of daylight saving time in the United States, the country has moved three times to institute it year-round: during each of the two world wars and in 1973–74.
Jul 21, 2026
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: The role of cerebral venous flow revealed
Sometimes, doctors cannot find the cause of intracranial hypertension, a syndrome characterized by excess pressure inside the skull. Patients' symptoms are effectively relieved by a procedure that dilates a vein in the brain ...
Jul 22, 2026
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