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Breath tests could distinguish cancerous lung nodules from benign ones
Human breath could help identify cancerous lung nodules and reduce the need for invasive testing. New Griffith Universit…
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Scientists thought they knew how this 70-year-old leukemia drug worked
A 70-year-old leukemia drug is still revealing new secrets. Researchers found that removing a protein called NUDT5 prote…
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MJFF and Parkinson’s UK fund AstronauTx sleep research
London-based AstronauTx has received research funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research …
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HepaRegeniX hits safety landmark in liver disease drug trial
HepaRegeniX reported that the first patient undergoing major liver resection for colorectal cancer liver metastases comp…
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AI tool finds biological signals in the gut microbiome that other methods miss, may flag early signs of disease
University of Missouri researchers are using artificial intelligence to uncover hidden clues among the trillions of bact…
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Chronic stress linked to differences in cognitive decline across certain demographic groups, study finds
Chronic stress and perceived social support may play a role in how memory and thinking abilities change with age, accord…
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Climate change is expanding extreme heat's threat to human health
I was 12 when the worst heat waves hit our home in rural New South Wales, Australia. It was summer vacation, a few weeks…
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Genetic clues help reveal kids' cancer risk
Every person is a collection of genetic puzzle pieces. On their own, those pieces can be hard to understand, but togethe…
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New framework aims to standardize lifestyle medicine data collection across health care systems
As health care systems increasingly seek solutions to the growing burden of chronic disease, a new position statement fr…
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Paying physicians to schedule follow-ups while patients are still in the office boosts care continuity and income
If you've ever tried to schedule a follow-up visit with a doctor, you know what can happen: You sit on hold, then learn …
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Cellular 'energetic switch' could help separate drug rewards from natural pleasure
Alcohol, opioids, nicotine, cocaine and other addictive substances are known to influence the brain's reward system, the…
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Researchers test drones as a new way to deliver blood products in emergencies
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz are studying whether drones can deliver freeze-dried plasma to critic…
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Frailty affects cognitive impairment differently in men and women with chronic kidney disease
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Medicine is shedding light on how women and men with…
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New tool helps researchers spot problematic trials before they distort evidence
Problematic studies, including those affected by human error or research misconduct, can distort the evidence that syste…
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For young adults, memorable health advice is increasingly coming from strangers online
Emily Pfender, an assistant professor in the department of communications at the University of Delaware, is a researcher…
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More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases
A large study tracking more than 95,000 people suggests that how you sleep may be linked to your risk of developing doze…
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GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children
Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or ty…
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Cancer incidence remains higher in people with type 2 diabetes, with the gap widening in recent years
A nationwide study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan…
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People with dementia want to participate in research, according to study
For a long time, dementia research has been shaped by concerns that participation may be too burdensome for people with …
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New pathways identified to reduce pain and depressive symptoms associated with fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition affecting between 2% and 6% of the global population, characterized by widespread, p…
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Tumor digital twins took months to build—AI now drafts them in minutes
Until now, building a digital model of a tumor required scientists to review extensive literature, train in specialized …
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Organic applesauce recalled over high levels of mold toxin
Wakefern Food Corp. has recalled jars of its Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after federal testing foun…
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Predictive anatomical guidance system helps novice users acquire trauma ultrasound images
Ultrasound is widely used in emergency and trauma care because it can provide rapid information at a patient's bedside. …
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Scientists find the gene that drives T-cell exhaustion, revealing new strategy to improve immune responses
Immunotherapy, which uses a patient's immune system to treat disease, has increased survival for some adults and childre…