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Reversible genetic switches could give cancer immunotherapy more precise control
A genetic switch that activates immune cells as they fight tumors: this is the new strategy developed by an internationa…
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Active acupressure offers clinical benefits for rosacea
A device-free, on-demand active acupressure intervention offers clinical benefits for patients with rosacea when combine…
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Epilepsy associated with increased risk of dementia before age 65
People with epilepsy may be more likely to develop young-onset dementia than people without epilepsy, according to a stu…
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Doing a short cardio session after weight training probably won't boost your gains—here's why
Spend long enough on fitness social media and you'll see the same tip. Finish every weight training session with about 1…
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Common deworming drug helps restore lung cancer's sensitivity to targeted therapy in mice
A form of lung cancer, which is found in about 10%–15% of Western patients and 40%–50% of Asian patients, is driven by a…
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New study pilots intervention to prevent HIV among pregnant and postpartum women
A new study published in BMJ Open proposes a couples-based intervention to help prevent HIV acquisition among pregnant a…
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Weight loss drugs may protect against heart failure
Weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s may help protect against heart failure even at doses too low to produce significant we…
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a relative of first patient
Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed the country's second Ebola case Wednesday, saying a relative of the man who died two d…
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Q&A: AI can support mental health, but expert warns it should not replace qualified care
The on-demand availability of artificial intelligence chatbots means that most individuals have quick, easy access to a …
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Studies examine the connection between primary care provider resources and health outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients
Within the medical ecosystem, health guidelines aim for timely diagnosis and regular follow-up of chronic illnesses, suc…
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Higher childhood BMI associated with greater body dissatisfaction at age 14 in both boys and girls
Children who follow higher trajectories of body mass index (BMI) and fat mass index across childhood report greater body…
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Indian diet shift exposes hidden genetic cholesterol risk
Changing diets in India could be leaving a hidden group of people at greater risk of high cholesterol because of genes t…
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Alzheimer’s drug market faces a $14.7bn future
Forecast for rapid growth by 2033, with disease-modifying therapies driving sales – and healthcare systems confronting t…
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Trapping cancer-driving DNA rings outside cell nucleus silences their genes, researchers find
Cells from rapidly growing, highly metastatic tumors often contain numerous rings of extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). This …
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Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease—and younger people too
When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung …
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Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence
Open a newspaper on any given day and you're likely to read about yet another case of intimate partner violence—a form o…
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Pancreatic cells can reach the pancreas after transplantation via the placenta, mouse experiments reveal
The pancreas is a complex organ comprising multiple cell types that regulate blood glucose levels through hormones, such…
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How food allergy risk changes as children grow
Food allergy is an important health concern in childhood, and knowing whether an allergy is likely to persist or disappe…
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Asthma drug improves motor function and strength in children with rare muscle diseases in small trial
Congenital myopathies are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases that often cause muscle weakness in childhood. This…
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Molecular glue degraders show early promise in reducing Alzheimer's-linked brain plaques
A research team led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists has discovered a new method for reducing the for…
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Survival mechanism in the brain may help explain PTSD
A surprising feature of how the brain stores memories could help explain why harmless situations can sometimes quickly f…
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Arvinas takes its Parkinson’s degrader to Seoul
Arvinas presented early biomarker data on ARV-102, an oral drug built to clear the LRRK2 protein, at a major Parkinson’s…
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New commentary challenges outdated claims about imaging use and the radiologist workforce
A new commentary from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute challenges a recent claim that declining imaging use …
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Frequent abdominal pain in children may be associated with school-related stress, peer harassment
Many parents feel reassured when their child's recurrent abdominal pain is investigated and no underlying organic condit…