After brain surgery, man sees cat's eyes in human faces
Karl, a 28-year-old man living in the northeastern United States, has a gray tabby cat named Luna. In the morning, his cat is often the first face that he sees.
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Your brain may map emotional concepts onto a hexagonal grid, new study suggests
Everyday life throws a whole range of emotional experiences our way, from exciting and relaxing moments to tense or gloomy encounters. Each experience is shaped by what's present around us in the moment, the sensations our ...
Concussion study upends understanding of what makes head impacts dangerous
Concussions—essentially mild traumatic brain injuries—are among the most common injuries sustained on athletic fields. In the U.S., an estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year. But new research by ...
Nov 9, 2026
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US youths see nearly 4,000 food marketing messages on digital media each year
U.S. children and adolescents see thousands of food marketing messages on digital media platforms each year, according to new research published in JAMA Pediatrics. And 92% of the marketed food and beverage products are considered ...
Nov 9, 2026
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AI predicts PTSD risk based on stories about what brought patients to the emergency room
An AI tool can analyze patients' narratives about injuries that sent them to the emergency room to predict who will later develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study found.
Nov 9, 2026
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Experimental mRNA therapy promotes repair after heart attack damage
Scientists have developed a treatment that 'reawakens' heart muscle cells so they start to divide and help repair damaged muscle.
Nov 9, 2026
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In phase 2 trial, novel therapy significantly reduced triglyceride levels
A phase 2b clinical trial led by Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute researchers shows that a monoclonal antibody therapy called MAR001 can significantly reduce triglyceride levels within 12 weeks for patients ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Experimental drug eliminates 75% of aggressive pancreatic tumors and enhances immune system memory
Many solid tumors, including many cancers of the pancreas, breast, colon and lung, protect themselves with a dense wall of scar-like tissue. That wall keeps the immune system's cancer-killing T cells out. It is a major reason ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Alzheimer's discovery reveals brain cleaning gone wrong
A gene responsible for compacting trash inside the brain appears to be a key player in Alzheimer's disease, and doctors may be able to target it to better treat or help prevent the devastating condition, new UVA Health research ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Blood RNA signal may reveal ovarian cancer precursors before invasive disease develops
Hoag researchers have discovered a molecular warning signal in the blood that identifies serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC), an early, precancerous stage of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). This advance ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer linked to accelerated biological aging
Chemotherapy helps many women survive breast cancer, but new research suggests that chemotherapy may also accelerate biological aging beyond chronological age and increase the risk of earlier death from other causes. The ...
Nov 10, 2026
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About half have meaningful drop in long COVID symptoms by 36 months, study finds
About one-half of persons with likely long COVID (LC) after first severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection experience a meaningful reduction in symptoms by 36 months, according to a study published ...
Nov 10, 2026
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A pillowcase that tracks sleep
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Columbia Engineering Associate Professor Xia Zhou has developed PillowSense, a fabric-based sleep-monitoring system. The novel system uses soft sensors to measure heart rate, ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Going to the park at least once a week can improve children's mental health
Children who visit parks and playgrounds at least once a week may have better mental health and social development as they grow up. That's according to a new study by the University of Exeter, published in Epidemiology and ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Parkinson's-linked protein may sabotage the brain's waste disposal system
A protein's shape can make all the difference between keeping the body running smoothly and contributing to disease. A protein called α-synuclein (α-syn), under normal conditions, helps neurons release neurotransmitters by ...
Common skin cancer rising faster in women
New research led by QIMR Berghofer has uncovered a decades-long increase in the rates of a common form of skin cancer across Australia and Europe, highlighting a growing but underrecognized public health challenge.
Nov 11, 2026
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A gut microbe shields mice from Parkinson's-like brain damage
Parkinson's disease is usually thought of as a brain disease, but many patients notice gut trouble—constipation above all—years or even decades before their hands begin to tremble. That timing has led researchers to ask whether ...
Nov 11, 2026
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Three brain biotypes found in study of kids with ADHD, anxiety
Three distinct brain biotypes exist in children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder or both, a new Stanford Medicine–led study has shown. The discovery could help clarify a confusing picture ...
Nov 11, 2026
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For your health—the large and growing benefits of being smoke-free
It's important to celebrate big accomplishments. And when it comes to our health, the drop in U.S. smoking rates over the last six decades is certainly one to cheer.
Nov 11, 2026
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New review of the first oral PCSK9 drug, a needle-free option for high cholesterol
A new review from Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science explores how Lipfendra (enlicitide) can be beneficial for those who have intolerances to injectable medications. The review was recently ...
Nov 11, 2026
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Christchurch mutation points to potential gene therapy avenue for Parkinson's
A rare genetic mutation may protect against developing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, a new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
Nov 11, 2026
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Brain imaging uncovers a shared memory network linked to mild cognitive impairment
As they age, many individuals can struggle to remember recent events or what they meant to say next during a conversation, while also frequently losing or misplacing objects. In some cases, cognitive tests detect these memory ...
School nurses find stock epinephrine improves safety of students with severe allergies
For school kids with severe food allergies, having epinephrine on hand at school can mean the difference between a scary moment and a life-threatening one. A new national survey of school nurses presented at the 2026 Annual ...
Nov 12, 2026
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Could an erratic sleep schedule be harming your mental health?
People with irregular sleep-wake schedules may experience more severe symptoms of anxiety, depression and even loneliness, according to a large study led by UC San Francisco and UC San Diego.
Nov 12, 2026
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Head-to-head trial reveals better immune-dampening drug for psoriatic arthritis
A newer immune-dampening drug appears to effectively quell pain and swelling in joints affected by psoriatic arthritis, a new study says. The injectable drug bimekizumab (Bimzelx) eased psoriatic arthritis for more patients ...
Nov 12, 2026
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Unusual pathogen: Fatal viral infection identified during advanced cancer immunotherapy
Modern immunotherapy may leave patients vulnerable to rare and potentially severe infections, according to a case study by researchers at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and the Leibniz Institute of ...
Nov 12, 2026
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Five lifespan-extending treatments boost the same antioxidant in mice
Aging is about far more than wrinkles and gray hair, despite what social media and advertisements might have us believe. The real concern lies beneath the surface, where the biology of aging is intertwined with a host of ...
Mediterranean diet can help clear fat from the pancreas and improve blood-sugar control
Fat that builds up in the pancreas is one of the lesser-known risk factors for diabetes and metabolic syndrome, but it turns out it can be targeted directly through what's on the plate.
Nov 12, 2026
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Does a heart stent prevent future heart attacks in stable patients? 25-year follow-up offers new insight
When doctors find a blockage in a patient's heart arteries, a common treatment option is a procedure to open the artery and restore blood flow. But does getting a stent actually help prevent a future heart attack or help ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Some ketogenic diets found to cause mitochondrial stress and lead to inflammation
New University of Cincinnati Cancer Center research found that a ketogenic diet high in long-chain saturated fatty acids can increase inflammation.
Nov 13, 2026
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What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines
Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.
Nov 13, 2026
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GPs are now 'prescribing' time in nature. Is it likely to improve your health?
Imagine visiting your primary care doctor for your physical or mental health and leaving with a prescription to spend more time outdoors.
Nov 13, 2026
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Waves that clear waste from the brain during sleep are impaired in older adults
As people age, they may sleep for shorter periods and wake up more frequently during the night. In addition to those disruptions, MIT researchers have now discovered that a process responsible for flushing waste from the ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Brain atlas reveals how aging unfolds differently across brain regions, cell types and sexes
How do we age, and how do we become more at risk of brain diseases as we age? An Arizona State University-led team is helping answer those questions with a new high-resolution atlas of the aging primate brain.
Nov 13, 2026
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Study measures impact of pandemic stress on gun violence spike
The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with one of the most dramatic swings in homicide in modern American history.
Nov 13, 2026
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