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AI tools could make postoperative opioid prescribing more individualized
For a patient having their wisdom teeth removed, the days after surgery can bring an important question: How much pain m…
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New findings link obesity to loss of natural breast cancer protection
A research team at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that obesity prevents a biologi…
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Novel drug-releasing electrode protects hearing during cochlear implantation
Cochlear implants are life-changing biomedical devices that restore sound perception for individuals with severe to prof…
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Brain insulation clues emerge in pediatric sleep apnea model, linking myelin changes to motor difficulties
A study published in Experimental Neurology provides new insights into the biological alterations underlying difficultie…
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New 'smart' nanoparticles help the immune system better attack tumors
Adelaide University researchers have developed a new way to use mRNA technology to reprogram tumor-supporting immune cel…
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New video game could help reveal how people with autism perceive the world
People with autism often come at life from a different angle—seeing details others miss, focusing on patterns rather tha…
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Two newly implicated genes reveal why some patients' cilia cannot clear mucus in the lungs
Hair-like appendages called motile cilia beat in synchrony on cells in many parts of the body to keep fluids and particl…
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Is diet culture fueling a new wave of eating disorders?
If you spend much time on the internet, it may seem everyone is rapidly growing thinner. Discourse on celebrities' bodie…
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Cognitive decline in HIV associated with mitochondrial inefficiency, study finds
Hannah Stadtler knew whom she wanted to work with before even arriving at VCU.…
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AI-enabled analysis of pathology slides may help assess risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled spatial analysis can identify patterns in r…
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Outer Bio gives scientists a month to study aging skin
Outer Bio’s Yuna platform keeps living human skin functioning for a month, a longer window for testing what actually slo…
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Gene editing advance shows promise as long-lasting treatment for rare liver disease
Researchers have taken an important step toward solving one of the biggest challenges in gene therapy for children with …
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Antiviral defense gained at the cost of autoimmunity risk, study shows
Why do genetic variants that increase the risk of autoimmune disease remain so common in the population?…
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New brain atlas shows neurons don't inherit their identity—they build it in their first hours of life
A brain contains hundreds or thousands of different kinds of neurons, each with its own shape, connections and function.…
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Why 'slow jogging' is the perfect fitness trend for people who want to get into exercise
Avid runners often chase speed, whether improving their 5K or shaving seconds off their marathon time to nail a personal…
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Apple Watch can now estimate your ‘health age’
New sensors, a daily readiness score and a Health Age feature aim to make longevity insight as routine as checking the t…
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Mito Health passes 1 million lab tests, expands beyond longevity
The direct-to-consumer diagnostics company built its name on longevity biomarker panels. Now it’s betting its future on …
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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, the world's fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record, has now spread to se…
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Deep-sleep loss linked to Alzheimer's-related protein buildup in new study
You're hurrying out of the grocery store to drive home and start cooking dinner. As the doors close behind you, you step…
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Visual aids help school-aged children with ADHD recount stories
Whether you're sharing a funny story told by a friend or recounting the details of a text for a school test, accurate st…
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State funding for suicide prevention has increased in recent years
State funding for suicide prevention and mental health crisis services has increased over the past five years but varies…
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The brain's blood vessels may hold a key to Alzheimer's—and protection from it
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared diagnoses among older adults, particularly for those who know they carry a…
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Researchers reflect on longterm health impacts of 9/11
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is a reminder that the horrific events of that day continue to be felt a qu…
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Experts recommend systematic screening of children for type 1 diabetes
An international team of experts has issued specific recommendations for population-wide screening of children for type …