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New filters help genetic sequencing flag possible causes of meningitis and encephalitis
New research led by Aston University's Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith has found a new way to diagnose infections of the centra…
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Should you get a prostate-specific antigen test for prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is common. About 200 in every 1,000 Australian men will be told they have prostate cancer by age 85. But…
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Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions—but early planning can ease the strain
"Families are messy, aren't they?" a daughter commented during a series of focus groups I ran with caregivers of older a…
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Social media offers little substitute for real-life emotional support, research suggests
Two new papers by Oregon State University scientists suggest that social media may do little to replace the emotional su…
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'Frustration brake failure' hypothesis proposes new way to understand addiction
Why does a person continue seeking drugs when doing so becomes increasingly difficult, frustrating or harmful? Researche…
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We asked people with dementia about voluntary assisted dying. Here's what they said
What do Australians with dementia think about voluntary assisted dying? Until recently, no researchers had thought to as…
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Large-scale studies create one of the world's most comprehensive single-cell atlases of human brain disease
Research led by Mount Sinai scientists within the PsychAD Consortium, a large-scale, multidisciplinary initiative launch…
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Year-old brain organoids reveal astrocytes may fuel early-onset epilepsy
Tiny, year-old human brain organoids that mimic the brain of a newborn are providing new clues to potential treatments f…
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Simple test could take the pain out of uterine cancer check
A new test using cells collected from urine and vaginal fluid could help rule out uterine and other cancers in most wome…
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PATHFINDER 2 findings advance multi-cancer early detection blood testing
A single blood draw that screens for more than 50 cancers substantially increased cancer detection when added to standar…
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Could Earth's magnetic field influence how we age?
The Earth's magnetic field may influence how cells produce energy, physical performance and even lifespan, according to …
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Think cannabis reduces stress? New study finds it's complicated
Cannabis is often used as a stress reliever, but a new study suggests that some of the body's stress response systems do…
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People with similar mental health conditions tend to end up together, raising risk within families
The old saying that birds of a feather flock together may hold even when people with psychiatric illnesses choose their …
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Substance use disorder is linked to an increased risk of suicide, study finds
People with substance use disorder are at a significantly higher risk of both attempting suicide and dying by suicide, a…
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The brain on the edge of chaos: What keeps our vision under control?
Every glance triggers a complex exchange of signals among millions of neurons. Some cells excite the network, others inh…
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Researchers find dietary interventions may prevent inflammatory symptoms associated with Hirschsprung disease
A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered for the first ti…
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Who's shaping the debate over ultra-processed foods—widespread food industry ties
A growing body of research links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with poorer health. Much of that research r…
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C2N Diagnostics expands UK partnership to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis
On World Alzheimer’s Day, C2N Diagnostics announced a UK partnership with Cambridge Cognition and The Alzheimer’s Trust …
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Allergan Aesthetics launches new SKIN360 consultation program in the U.S.
Allergan Aesthetics launched AA Signature in the United States on 22 Sept. 2026, introducing AA Signature: SKIN360 as th…
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Drug combination study reveals new clues to treatment resistance in deadly melanoma
Uveal melanoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that starts inside the eye and often spreads to the liver. Few treatment opt…
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Hundreds of chemicals used in pesticide products may increase breast cancer risk
A new study by Silent Spring Institute has identified hundreds of chemicals commonly used in pesticide products that cou…
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Behavioral problems in trauma-exposed youth linked to later smoking, drug and alcohol use, and poor diet
Experiencing childhood trauma appears to increase a young person's likelihood of smoking, substance use and developing u…
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Researchers uncover dual role of B7-H3 in prostate tumor immune suppression
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown pathway that prost…
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At-home electrical vestibular stimulation headset could ease PTSD symptoms
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences one or more…