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Targeted scan detects hidden multiple myeloma missed by standard imaging
A targeted immunoPET scan detected active multiple myeloma that standard PET/CT scans and blood tests missed, a finding …
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New study of Medicare 'ExRad' quality measure data shows wide variations in CT scan radiation dose
The first study to examine how imaging facilities perform on the new Medicare "ExRad" measure shows that radiation doses…
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Engineered probiotic senses inflammation and helps repair the gut in mice
Inflammatory bowel disease damages the lining that separates the gut's contents from the rest of the body. Calming the i…
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Why people trust weight‑loss drug advice on social media, even when it may be misleading
Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing dramatic weight-loss results from people taking Mounjaro, Wegovy or Oz…
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Sunscreen myths explained: The truth about beef tallow, cancer and vitamin D
Some people are so worried about sunscreen that they're swapping SPF 50 for beef tallow. Yes, the fat traditionally used…
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Diabetic foot ulcers can cause severe pain despite numbness, patients report
Diabetes-related foot ulcers are often associated with numbness in the feet. According to patients, the fact that these …
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What if AI came with a nutrition label? A new framework measures AI's impact on human well-being
Nutrition labels have long helped consumers understand what they're putting into their bodies. Now, a new framework appl…
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Scientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-l…
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Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US think about food even when they are not hungry
"Food noise" refers to intrusive thoughts about and cravings for food, whether or not a person is hungry. The phenomenon…
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Teaching seniors to master the art of falling safely
Judo and elder care may seem like an unlikely matchup, but allied health professionals are learning how to help older Au…
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Slow brain rhythms do more than reflect sleep—they help trigger it, fruit fly study suggests
For most animals, the need for sleep gradually increases during waking hours and then decreases while sleeping. In neuro…
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New research collects recommendations for bone-anchored prosthetic limbs
Osseointegration is a reconstructive surgery for patients in which a prosthetic implant is connected directly to the bon…
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Novel imaging modality accurately assesses lung function in cancer patients
Patients with early-stage lung cancer undergo surgery unless preoperative evaluation reveals poor lung function, which i…
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WHO urged to review drinking water standards amid nitrate health fears
Dozens of global health and environmental organizations called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to revise dec…
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Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years
A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease …
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Eliquent joins €13m Horizon Europe consortium
Eliquent Life Sciences has joined ExoCordOA, a €13 million, five-year Horizon Europe consortium coordinated by Exogenus …
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Superpower launches peptide program tied to blood testing
Superpower has launched Superpower Peptides, offering clinician-prescribed peptide treatments integrated with its blood …
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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year.…
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Can Australia's social welfare system handle future aged care needs?
As Australia's population ages, nine in 10 older Australians applying for aged care receive social welfare payments. Res…
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Scientists discover new Alzheimer’s drug that repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
Scientists have discovered that a drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries can tackle several key features of …
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Toddler snacks pulled from Costco, Target, Walmart and other stores over choking danger
Parents and caregivers should stop serving Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels toddler bars right away because they could ca…
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Scientists estimate drownings cost the UK almost £1 billion a year
Drownings are taking a toll on the U.K., not just on grieving families but on the country's finances, a new study has fo…
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Australian survey reveals 60% eat raw fish or seafood, prompting safety warnings
Ahead of Australian Food Safety Week, Nov. 7 to 14, 2026, with the theme "Raw food know the risk," the Food Safety Infor…
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ASN: Elderly with chronic kidney disease benefit from SGLT2 inhibitors
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors show significant benefits for adults aged 80 years and older with chro…