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AI detects signs of aging in blood stem cells from nuclear images
Aging progressively affects how our bodies function. Among other effects, it reduces the ability of the hematopoietic sy…
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Cutting ultra-processed food from school menus will be tricky, study suggests
Starting in July 2029, public schools must begin phasing out ultra-processed foods under a new California law that prohi…
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Insomnia linked to higher risk of stroke
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new rese…
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Gut microbiome can reveal risk of type 2 diabetes
Changes in the composition of gut bacteria could provide an early warning of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to new res…
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Sugar molecule in red meat linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Preliminary results of an observational study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study …
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Continuous glucose monitoring may lower mortality risk in diabetic patients on insulin
People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who began using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) while receiving basal insulin had …
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Real-world data indicate lower adherence rates for breast cancer endocrine therapy when radiation therapy is omitted
Many patients with early-stage breast cancer do not consistently maintain the long-term hormone therapy prescribed after…
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Routine newborn screening could catch cytomegalovirus infections before problems appear
A newborn can look perfectly healthy, pass a hearing test and still carry an infection that may affect hearing or develo…
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State HIV prevention policies may benefit racial and ethnic groups unequally
State policies that make health care easier to obtain and protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination are associated with …
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Low-dose radiation therapy may slow progression of knee osteoarthritis, long-term study indicates
Low-dose radiation therapy may do more than relieve pain from early knee osteoarthritis, with a long-term analysis sugge…
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Database fills gap in long COVID surveillance
UTHealth Houston researchers found that long COVID diagnoses varied significantly across populations and variant periods…
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Ultra-low-dose radiation therapy relieves bone pain from multiple myeloma
A short course of ultra-low-dose radiation therapy relieved painful bone lesions from multiple myeloma for most patients…
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Dietary patterns linked to favorable blood biomarkers relevant to aging
Researchers have long known that diet plays an important role in health later in life, but the biological mechanisms und…
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Magnesium supplements: What you need to know about each different type
If you've spent any time on social media recently, you've probably found yourself wondering whether you should be taking…
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Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive …
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Uterus transplants help women achieve successful pregnancies, analysis shows
A decade of uterus transplantation in the United States has resulted in dozens of healthy births and steadily improving …
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Nasal spray brings pain relief for children treated in the emergency department
A pain treatment delivered by nasal spray offers an effective, needle-free option for children being seen in emergency d…
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One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations
Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-sa…
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Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren't dangerous.
Imagine you are standing near the railing of a seventh-floor balcony with your infant in your arms when a sudden thought…
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Daily oral GLP-1 medication linked to similar weight loss across three menopausal stages
New analyses to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan…
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ADHD and autism appear more common among young people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Neurodivergent people, particularly those with autism or ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), may be more li…
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Reducing ultra-processed foods, being physically active can cut risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetic makeup
Eating a diet low in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and exercising can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people wit…
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Blood test shows whether newborns with fever have bacterial or viral infection
A test that compares the levels of two molecules in the blood can accurately distinguish between bacterial and viral inf…
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Leg pain can warn of a serious condition: Why peripheral artery disease (PAD) needs more attention
Pain in your legs when you walk may seem like a normal part of getting older. But it can be a warning sign that the arte…