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CDC names the 4 most dangerous superbugs in the US
Superbugs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the United States each year.…
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Large-scale genetic study on Alzheimer's identifies new DNA risks
A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer's disease and developing future treatm…
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Biological mechanism underlying Huntington's disease may be more widespread in the brain than previously thought
In 2025, a team of scientists revealed some unexpected findings about how the inherited DNA repeat associated with Hunti…
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How sex-based biology shapes the brain's response to injury
Injury-induced stress cascades through the body by activating immune responses, shifting energy away from less urgent co…
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New microscopy platform enables imaging of neuronal activity at single-cell resolution at unprecedented tissue depth
As light travels deeper into the brain, it scatters. Three-photon microscopy, the current state of the art, reduces the …
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Living near water-pollution sources associated with rare brain disorder
People who live near industrial facilities that pollute the water supply may be more likely to develop a rare movement d…
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Tiny corneal bumps reveal potential path toward treating severe vision loss
University of Waterloo researchers have discovered how tiny bumps inside the eye contribute to Fuchs endothelial corneal…
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Lab-on-a-chip predicts which cancer treatments may work for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia
More than 120,000 people in the U.S. are living with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and 6,000 new cases are diagnos…
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Your bottom shape doesn't reveal your estrogen levels—despite what social media says
The shape of your bottom cannot tell you anything about your hormones, whatever recent social media posts claim. Determi…
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Combining targeted therapies significantly boosted survival in kidney cancer study
Results of a phase 1/2 trial led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center show that combining the targeted therapies …
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Aging people with autism more likely to have Parkinson's disease symptoms
Older people with autism are more likely to develop symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.…
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Diabetes medication may lower heart attack and stroke risk by curbing platelet overactivation
For millions living with type 2 diabetes, heart disease remains one of the greatest threats to their health.…
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Snake-inspired soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat small intestine disorders
Disorders of the small intestine are often difficult to diagnose and treat. More than 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, an inch…
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Health coverage more strongly associated with income than world region
Higher levels of human development are associated with better universal health coverage worldwide, and disparities in co…
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Q&A: How to keep Halloween fun, not frightening
Halloween means cool costumes, spooky stories and trick-or-treating fun. But safety should always remain top of mind. Ch…
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Personalized ovarian cancer vaccines spark immunity in phase 1 trial
Rapidly dividing cancer cells can develop DNA mutations that produce abnormal proteins called antigens, which are unique…
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Controlled inhalation of thin air may alleviate Parkinson's symptoms
Breathing thin air, such as that found at high mountain summits, is usually taxing on the body. However, a study conduct…
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One month's rainfall helps forecast low birth weight risk in West Africa
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a method for predicting the likelihood of low birth weights in West Afric…
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Exercise can sometimes cause chest pain—and this condition may be to blame
As a general practitioner, I know that chest pain is one symptom that makes people worry. The immediate concern is that …
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Analysis of 244 million Americans refines the understanding of long COVID
Long COVID is a phenomenon in which serious health effects linger well after a patient tests negative for coronavirus in…
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How the heart's unusual carbohydrate metabolism helps it stay strong
The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the body, beating constantly no matter what the body's energy reserves look l…
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Who uses nicotine pouches?
A national survey study conducted by the University of Cincinnati found that nicotine pouch use increased sharply in the…
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Single dose of fast-acting psychedelic nasal spray shows promise for stubborn depression
One in three individuals with major depressive disorder does not get relief from standard daily antidepressant medicatio…
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Health care discrimination may silence diabetes conversations among Black men
Managing type 2 diabetes requires more than occasional visits to the doctor's office. Much of the work happens between a…