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Beyond 'healthy' obesity: New framework weighs organ damage and daily limitations
A new approach to defining obesity could help physicians better determine which patients need more intensive treatment b…
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For mind and body: Community gathering places may counteract cognitive disability
Community gathering places, where residents lead group activities, have been promoted across Japan as part of long-term …
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Microglia reveal sex-specific brain recovery mechanism after ketamine anesthesia
During ketamine anesthesia, the brain's nerve cells fall silent—as consciousness returns, they begin to reconnect. For t…
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AI can accurately detect left ventricular dysfunction from electrocardiograms
Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of electrocardiogram (ECG) data can simultaneously detect subtypes of left ventric…
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Eating a wide variety of plants every day could be more beneficial than taking a probiotic
Eating a wide variety of plants every day could be more beneficial to the microbiome than taking a standard probiotic. N…
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Press-needle therapy shows potential for pediatric allergic rhinitis
For children with allergic rhinitis (AR), press-needle therapy, especially in addition to medication, is potentially eff…
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New study links exposure to fungicides and insecticides to changes in the age of menarche
Puberty is a process regulated by the endocrine system, and its timing can be altered by environmental factors. Several …
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SuperAgers challenge the DNA destiny narrative
New research suggests exceptional memory may depend less on inherited risk and more on the brain’s own protective playbo…
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Serina hits early milestone in Parkinson’s trial
With first patient cohort completed, Serina is advancing therapy that could make Parkinson’s treatment steadier for the …
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Newly identified mitochondrial plaques provide potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Scientists have …
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Immune signals may help predict responses to therapies for difficult-to-treat depression
In a new study, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered insights that may help…
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Onsite rapid testing leads to decrease in ER visits among long-term care residents
A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Tor…
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'Restoring the joy of eating': Overcoming dysphagia through 3D food printing technology
As South Korea enters a superaged society, the rising number of cancer and chronic disease patients has made "eating wel…
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AI blood assay detects liver cancer across diverse international populations
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center validated an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood test that …
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Reducing protein intake could support healthy aging by reshaping metabolism
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review coveri…
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X-chromosome inactivation attracts mutations that increase risk of hemophilia and muscular dystrophy
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers in Queensland and the United States discovered that the human X…
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ACSS2 protein identified as therapeutic target for metastatic liver tumors
Liver metastases are one of the most common sites of cancer spread, and the survival rates are very low. However, Cancer…
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Natural tooth count indicates long-term survival following pancreatic cancer surgery
Oral health is known to be linked to overall health, and research has shown relationships with a variety of diseases. Im…
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Personalized care could help more women achieve their breastfeeding goals, new research finds
Breastfeeding support should move beyond simply encouraging women to breastfeed and instead focus on providing personali…
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Why eGoT gets better answers: Teaching AI to connect the dots across domains
Ever notice how chatbots often insist on making up an answer instead of admitting defeat? Like a student desperately scr…
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Why does an irregular heartbeat show up 40 years early for some people?
An estimated 10 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to the National Institutes of Health's Nati…
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Bringing a more personalized approach to alcohol treatment: Q&A
For people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD), the traditional therapeutic goal has long been total abstinence. I…
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Gluten-free diet reshapes gut bacteria after celiac diagnosis in children
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten that affects 1% to 3% of people globally and is caused by …
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People with frailty explain what they really want from digital health tools
"Older adults with pre-frailty and frailty are vulnerable to malnutrition, yet they often lack access to tailored, credi…