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Mouse study shows aging muscle leaves a molecular fingerprint in its supporting matrix
Aging is often described through what we can see and feel: weaker muscles, reduced mobility and slower recovery. But beh…
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Cash transfers to mothers with low income may slow biological aging in children
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour reports that providing cash transfers to low-income mothers during the first…
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Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, research shows
More than 1.4 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure (hypertension). It's the single biggest metabolic r…
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New ALS drug data reveal a mitochondrial fix
NRG Therapeutics unpacks the molecular switch behind its ALS drug candidate, adding fresh mechanistic evidence to a tria…
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Biograph builds dedicated women’s preventive health arm
The preventive-care clinic adds hormone testing, menopause care and longitudinal risk tracking built specifically around…
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Huachuma, the Andean psychedelic cactus, is drawing Western seekers and raising ethical questions
For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil to look for ayahu…
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Experimental study points to systemic sclerosis treatment
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University used an experimental drug to reverse the effects of systemic sc…
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Exploring why strep throat can linger, even after treatment with antibiotics
Streptococcal sore throat—strep throat for short—is one of the nastier maladies of childhood, causing fever, swollen ton…
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Hidden immune cells may hold key to tackling female infertility
University of Manchester scientists have uncovered a hidden role for immune cells in the womb, opening the door to new t…
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How music helps the stressed brain bounce back
You've had a tough day and want nothing more than to flop on the sofa and listen to some soothing music. After a few min…
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Vitamin A metabolite keeps immune cells active against recurrent brain tumors
Immune cells can become exhausted after prolonged exposure to cancer, gradually losing their ability to attack tumor cel…
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What a rat's ultrasonic call can tell us about food-related pleasure
Understanding how the brain processes rewarding experiences could help researchers better understand behaviors such as o…
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The stepping stones of memory are more fluid than once thought
New research from Carnegie Mellon University reveals that dendritic spines—the tiny structures that help brain cells com…
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Bone model could reduce animal testing in osteoporosis research
Researchers at The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University have developed a laboratory method th…
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Scientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood
Researchers discovered that combinations of toxin-blocking proteins naturally found in rattlesnake blood can powerfully …
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Ozempic and Wegovy may have an unexpected mental health benefit
Semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, may have benefits that extend well beyond weight loss and diabetes. In …
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Soft back belts ease everyday low back pain, 12-week trial suggests
For many in the workforce, spending hours at a computer is an unavoidable part of daily life. Sitting for prolonged peri…
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Program combines smartwatch tracking and personalized coaching to help stroke survivors move more at home
A new program developed by University of Alberta researchers is showing promise in helping stroke survivors stride towar…
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Virtual reality can help ease anxiety, claustrophobia during cardiac imaging
Patients who experience anxiety or claustrophobia can have difficulty completing important cardiac imaging, including po…
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Smart jumpsuit produces growth charts of infants' motor performance
Researchers at the University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital have built normative growth charts for in…
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Severe asthma linked to changes in brain structure
People living with a severe form of asthma show subtle differences in the structure of their brains compared with people…
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Can removing fallopian tubes really reduce the risk of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer has a particularly poor survival rate. Only one in two women will live five years beyond their diagnosis.…
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Australian pollen season may be arriving early in eastern states
The 2026 Australian pollen season has started, with some people in the eastern states reporting that their hay fever sym…
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TikTok and Instagram wellness posts may reinforce restrictive eating ideals, study finds
Healthy eating content on social media may be promoting more than well-being, with new Flinders University research find…