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Hundreds of people in England have died before doctors diagnosed their tuberculosis
Dave, a retired dockworker, has smoked since his teens. When he develops a persistent cough, he dismisses it as "just a …
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When does longevity medicine really begin?
New international consortium argues healthy aging’s foundations are laid long before old age – perhaps before birth itse…
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Why metabolic health needs a broader lens
InsideTracker’s Jon Michaeli explains why welltech is an unlikely catalyst for a multidisciplinary approach to met…
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New mechanism reveals how heart cells resist regenerative reprogramming
Specialized cells in the human body make biological trade-offs to perform certain jobs. To support the large, hardworkin…
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Kidney disease is also a brain disease. Here's why
When we think of kidney disease, we think of dialysis or a kidney transplant. Less well known is that kidney disease, wh…
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LA wildfires had lasting mental health impacts for the most vulnerable residents
Los Angeles County residents living in evacuation warning or order zones during the 2025 wildfires experienced heightene…
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Beyond recovery, natural environments may strengthen well-being from a neutral baseline
A walk in the park after a stressful day is a classic example of how nature can help people unwind. But natural environm…
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Researchers discover pathway that makes glioblastoma cells vulnerable to treatment
New research published in Neuro-Oncology offers a glimpse at promising discoveries that could help shape the future of g…
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Can’t sleep in the heat? These 8 tricks could save your night
Sleeping well during a heatwave starts with stopping the home from overheating. Close blinds against strong sunlight, ve…
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Gut bacteria leave intestinal 'memory,' protecting against inflammation
New Northwestern Medicine research published in Nature Communications suggests that a metabolite produced by gut bacteri…
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Despite Medicare coverage, many cancer patients still do not receive testing that guides treatment options
While there has been a recent increase among Medicare recipients in genomic testing that helps match cancer patients to …
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Donor cord blood composition may influence CAR NK cell therapy outcomes
The composition of donor cord blood may play a critical role in the success of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) natural k…
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Cholera still kills thousands each year. In places without clean water, it's far from history
Many Americans have heard about cholera only from "The Oregon Trail," the retro computer game in which players try to ge…
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Bloodstream-delivered cell therapy slows muscle decline in young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, trial finds
A cell therapy called deramiocel could slow muscle weakening in boys and young men with advanced Duchenne muscular dystr…
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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier
A new cooking method could make French fries crispier in less time while significantly limiting how much oil they absorb…
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Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease
Pregnancy places extra strain on the kidneys, and for women with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), around…
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Inflammation may drive Dravet syndrome, offering a potential new treatment target
An overactive immune response in the brain may play a role in Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe genetic epilepsy that t…
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Premature menopause is a high blood pressure risk, study finds
Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who…
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A small mutation, a big impact: New findings on rare heart conditions
Cardiomyopathies are a group of mostly hereditary, rare heart diseases in which the structure of heart muscle tissue is …
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Can oral semaglutide reduce alcohol use? Clinical trial shows fewer heavy drinking days
A clinical trial led by researchers at CU Anschutz has found that oral semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabete…
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Study demonstrates the positive impact of expanding mobile addiction clinics
A study co-led by investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that mobile addiction services can be implemented across m…
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Student-doctor collaboration develops AI tool to help doctors identify chronic pelvic pain
For millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), finding answers can take far too long. Studies have shown t…
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Mass ivermectin program drastically reduces scabies in Pacific Islands
A world's first scabies control program has drastically reduced cases of the highly contagious parasitic skin disease in…
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Independent study reveals nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with high blood pressure may need medication
Nearly 23 million Americans with blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may be eligible for blood-pressure-lowering me…