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Self-control matures later than working memory in adolescence, large analysis finds
Adolescence, the developmental phase between childhood and adulthood, is marked by substantial mental, emotional and soc…
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New data presented on the use of coronary artery calcium for cardiovascular risk assessment
There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compa…
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Focal therapy use remains uncommon in nonmetastatic prostate cancer
For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, focal therapy use has remained uncommon across risk groups, and its use…
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Six-month community program improves attention and diet scores in older adults
As aging populations drive rising global health care demands, finding scalable ways to prevent cognitive decline has bec…
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Disabling a gene brake in pancreatic cells unlocks insulin-producing potential
Type 1 and 2 diabetes are ultimately caused by a shortage of beta (β) cells, which are present in the pancreas and produ…
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In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms aren't serious
In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms are not serious, discouraging…
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Bacteria in classroom dust associated with reduced lung function in children
Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children, according to research pre…
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Origins of COPD may lie in how some children's lungs develop, but only when they are exposed to polluted air
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious, incurable lung disease that is common in older people. Howeve…
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Targeting cell division protein CDK2 could boost immunotherapy response across a wide range of cancers
New research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists suggests that cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) inhibitors, whi…
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Immediate coronary angiography fails to boost survival after cardiac arrest, trial finds
Immediate coronary angiography did not improve 30-day survival compared with a deferred strategy in patients without ST-…
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Activation of community first responders did not improve short-term survival after cardiac arrest
Community first responders did not improve 30-day survival in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to…
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A single workout may help protect memory after a short night's sleep
Modern lifestyles, longer light exposure and constant digital distractions have pushed the world into a global sleep cri…
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Study identifies key driver of inflammation, opening door to potential new treatments
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered a critical biological mechanism that helps explain how inflammation…
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Evidence points to yogurt as a nutrient-dense part of healthy diets
People have been making health claims about yogurt for hundreds of years.…
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Cerebroid study hints at how maternal inflammation may influence fetal brain development
Past studies suggest that a mother-to-be's heightened immune responses during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of c…
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NFL settlement testing may miss measurable cognitive decline in players with advanced CTE
Researchers at Boston University have completed the largest study to date characterizing the cognitive symptoms of NFL p…
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New insights on the optimal duration of antiplatelet therapy after stent implantation
Antiplatelet monotherapy reduced bleeding, but dual therapy provided greater cardiovascular event protection in patients…
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Is poor sleep contributing to the country's weight issues?
Some 70% of teens trying to adapt to a fall schedule are missing out on sleep. Early bells and tough classes combine wit…
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People affected by cancer need a stronger voice in shaping generative AI for oncology, review finds
Flinders University researchers were part of an international team that conducted a scoping review that identified 2,441…
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Children's suicide-related emergency visits spiked by 74% in the US between 2016–2022
Emergency visits by children with suicide-related crises increased by 74% between 2016 and 2022, according to a new stud…
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National call to action needed to strengthen primary care pipeline in medical education, argue experts
A primary care physician is hard to find. The thousands needed nationwide are even tougher to discover. A new paper led …
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When to worry about numbness and tingling: Expert explains neuropathy, other causes
Most people experience numbness or the familiar pins-and-needles sensation from time to time. Often, it is harmless and …
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Check your freezer: Frozen triple berry blend recalled in 16 states
A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall…
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Sibling data reveal genetic clusters across 22 autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Researchers have long known …