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Italy moves towards integrating longevity into its Health Service
Nicola Marino looks at a new paper proposing an evidence-based roadmap to make healthy longevity a measurable objective …
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Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a part…
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Three-week digital training linked to motor gains and brain connectivity changes in Parkinson's patients
A new study from Reichman University has found that a short, three-week digital training program, combined with standard…
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Novel AI framework enables efficient collaboration between generalist and specialist models for disease diagnosis
A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a novel AI framework, the …
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New research identifies barriers transgender individuals face related to breast cancer risk
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals experience significant health care disparities across the oncology spec…
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Forgotten memories can leave silent traces in the brain
Memory is not a perfect record. Some memories fade, while others remain hidden and can be brought back by reminders. But…
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Study sheds light on why children of divorce face higher risk of lifetime depression
A study of more than 128,000 U.S. adults found that those who experienced parental divorce during childhood had 41% high…
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Study reveals deep divide over AI health care priorities for older adults
While artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for transforming health care for older adults, a new study publ…
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Experts say it's time to include nicotine e-cigarettes in smoking cessation conversations
Cigarette smoking kills nearly half a million Americans each year, yet most people who smoke are unable to quit despite …
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Family history raises breast cancer risk even when BRCA testing is negative
Women who test negative for BRCA gene mutations may still be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than the genera…
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Beyond arthritis: Three causes of hip pain that can lead to joint replacement
When an adult sees a doctor and complains about persistent hip pain, the assumption is often wear-and-tear-related osteo…
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New study questions root cause of common dental defect in children
A major study has ruled out inflammation as the cause of a developmental condition affecting children's teeth while also…
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Phage and microbiota therapy reduced recurrent UTIs in two patients over two years
Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide and primarily affect…
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NPTN gene changes linked to rare developmental disorders in eight children
For some families, the reason their child is not developing as expected remains unclear for a long time. Researchers at …
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Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,500 people in eastern Congo, official data released on Thursda…
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'Proust's madeleine' finally explained by neuroscience
A team of CNRS scientists has pinpointed the brain mechanisms behind the famous "Proust's madeleine" phenomenon, in whic…
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Rice bran compound may help ease irritable bowel symptoms
A compound in rice bran may help calm an overactive gut by reducing the calcium signals that cause intestinal muscles to…
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Brain training app makes adults with ADHD feel sharper but tests show no real change
Once believed to be a condition that children outgrow, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now recognized…
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Three clinical grade skincare creams you really shouldn't buy online
Your social media feed is full of people talking about the "holy grail" of skincare.…
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Yoga may help relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Yoga is best known for improving flexibility, building strength and reducing stress. Research suggests it may also help …
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New strategy for controlling hypertension: Should boosting potassium be part of efforts to control high blood pressure?
High blood pressure can be better controlled with a strategy that combines boosting potassium intake with reducing sodiu…
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Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?
Researchers at Penn State are investigating whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment may pl…
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AI system could make autism screening more accessible
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Penn Engineering have developed an advanced artificial intelligence system …
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Targeting tumor acidity pathway may overcome PARP inhibitor resistance in ovarian cancer
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a strategy to overcome PARP inhibitor r…