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Repeating stretch of DNA offers a new clue to Alzheimer's susceptibility
A three-letter sequence repeating along a stretch of DNA could offer new clues about why some people are more susceptibl…
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When a younger sibling has a disability, it places a strain on older children
The strain caused by having a child with a disability affects the whole family. But state support can mitigate the negat…
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Curbing the neutrophil surge: New treatment offers hope for autoimmune diseases
When immunity works well, the body steers clear of infection and disease. However, when the immune system goes awry, hea…
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Second-ever case of rare fungus resistant to four antifungal drug classes detected in Kenya
While a mutant fungus in the real world might not be making humans violent and turning them against each other as in the…
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Prolapse is common after pregnancy and later in life. Here's what to look out for
The pelvic floor is a layer of muscles and connective tissues that supports the uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina and rec…
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Just 3,000 steps a day may help slow Alzheimer's, scientists find
Walking just 3,000 steps a day could help slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, according to new research. Scientists …
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Why some people escape Alzheimer’s despite carrying a high-risk gene
Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s,…
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Common painkiller may not be to blame for blood clots in women on the pill
The higher risk of blood clots (venous thromboembolism, VTE) seen in women who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …
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Long-term eye-movement training may improve visual function in school-age children
During childhood, balance control and visual skills develop as sensory and motor systems mature. Visual skills refer to …
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Rural medical training is key to stronger health care in First Nations communities
Training doctors in rural and remote communities and embedding First Nations knowledge and leadership in medical educati…
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Millions of older Australians exposed to overlapping medication risks
An estimated 2.3 million older Australians are being dispensed multiple medicines associated with falls and fractures, w…
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Horse-assisted therapy linked to lower stress in children with autism, study finds
Occupational therapy that incorporates horses helps reduce the body's stress response in autistic children, according to…
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Intrinsic capacity: A new way to measure healthy aging
Forget the diagnosis count. The researcher who helped the WHO reframe aging says function, not disease, is the better ya…
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Mission Therapeutics doses first Parkinson’s patient in Phase 1b
Mission Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 1b MTX325-101 study for Parkinson’s disease at Royal Liver…
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Oxford Healthspan introduces mixable spermidine supplement
Oxford Healthspan has launched Primeadine GF Spermidine Powder, a mixable gluten-free spermidine supplement announced on…
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Kenya's Ebola cases hit 8, with no community transmission yet
Ebola cases in Kenya rose to eight on Sunday after another person tested positive while in quarantine, having been ident…
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Equatorial Guinea is expanding an ambitious malaria elimination plan
With its torrential rains, tropical forests and omnipresent humidity, Equatorial Guinea provides the perfect conditions …
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Marginalization, lack of primary care provider increase risk of early death from metastatic breast cancer
People who are marginalized or lack access to a primary care provider are at greater risk of early death from newly diag…
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Greener anesthesia cuts operating room emissions in half, slashes anesthetic costs nearly 40%
Hospitals can sharply reduce the climate impact and cost of surgery without compromising patient safety by changing rout…
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Antibiotic use from childhood linked to higher odds of IBS in young adulthood
Antibiotic use from childhood through early adulthood was associated with higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) …
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Immune changes could signal inflammatory bowel disease up to 10 years before diagnosis
A large-scale study, presented at UEG Week 2026, has identified distinct antibody patterns up to 10 years before the dia…
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Upper endoscopy patients who inhale cannabis may need more anesthesia than edible users
Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do …
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Melatonin and Ambien before surgery may improve sleep, reduce pain and opioid use after surgery
Improving sleep before surgery through the use of melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) may ease presurgical anxiety, reduce pa…
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AI platform allows real-time conversation between patients and their medical devices
A new AI-driven platform could allow people to interact with their medical devices by sending messages using a smartphon…