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Selected drugmakers agree to US govt price talks: W.House
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The manufacturers of 10 medicines for serious illnesses, selected earlier in the year for price negotiations…
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SARS-CoV-2 infection in coronary vessels linked to cardiovascular complications
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research, researchers reported that the increased long-term risk of acute…
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She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Emily Gebel was trying to figure out why she was having trouble breastfeeding. That’s when she…
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Doctors alert consumers to laxative abuse dangers and ‘warning signs’ amid ongoing drug shortage
Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350…
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People With Chronic Stress, Depression More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s: Study
People diagnosed with chronic stress and depression are more likely to have mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s, a new study…
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Microglial states and their impact on Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study published in Cell, researchers examined 152,459 microglial transcriptomes from 443 individuals, identifying 12 transcriptional states and…
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New rights for UK donor babies as they turn 18
Advances in fertility treatment methods and changing social attitudes have seen an increasing number of donor conceived children. Around 30…
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New COVID vaccine push is ‘anti-human,’ says Florida surgeon general: ‘Major safety concern’
The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available at participating pharmacies and health care providers, and the Centers for Disease Control…
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Drinking Dark Tea Daily May Help Reduce Diabetes Risk: Study
Tea is touted for its health benefits, including its ability to fight inflammation, boost immunity and provide protection against various…
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Could dark chocolate improve the gut health of athletes?
In a randomized controlled study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers from Italy investigated the effect of cocoa polyphenols on…
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Study from Fukushima shows even low doses of radiation may contribute to diabetes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes…
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How lifestyle tweaks could be the new shield against memory loss: U.S. POINTER study dives in
A research article published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia provides important details on a pivotal United States Study to…
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Worldwide audit finds testosterone replacement improves blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Real-world data from an ongoing international audit of testosterone deficiency in men with type 2 diabetes,…
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High School Student Diagnosed With Tuberculosis In Kansas; Know Types, Risk Factors Of The Infection
A student at a high school in Olathe, Kansas, has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The unidentified student is…
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Cannabis legalization leads to surprising shifts in youth usage patterns
A recent JAMA Network Open study discusses changes in the frequency of cannabis use and its consequences in a sample of high-risk…
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Eating disorders increased during pandemic in female adolescents and adults, says new research
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in…
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Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Surgery and chemotherapy are the main treatments for ovarian cancer. The location and type of cells where…
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Is climate change turning up the heat on China’s aging population?
The rapid aging of the global population is expected to become a significant social problem in the future. A recent Npj…
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Real-world study supports use of semaglutide for long-term management of type 2 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes…
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Missing mammograms: Over 20% of women don’t follow breast cancer screening guidelines, study says
A new report has found that 21.7% of U.S. women aged 50 to 74 — around one in five —…
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GPT-4 beats human doctors in medical soft skills
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the performance of Generative Pre-trained Transformer-4 (GPT-4) and…
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Study suggests drinking dark tea every day may help control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Drinking dark tea every day may help to mitigate type 2 diabetes risk and progression in…
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Novel vaccine lowers LDL cholesterol independent of statins
In a recent study published in npj Vaccines, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of virus-like particle (VLP)-based vaccines targeting epitopes in…
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Host genetics helps explain childhood cancer survivors’ mortality risk from second cancers
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The population of childhood cancer survivors in the U.S. is increasing, with an overall childhood cancer…
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Could seaweeds be the superfood and medicine of the future?
In a recent review published in the journal Foods, a group of researchers provided a consolidated overview of seaweeds’ nutritional…
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How floods kill, long after the water has gone: Sobering data from a global decade-long study
Credit: CC0 Public Domain With New York’s declared state of emergency following flash flooding, there is increasing concern such events…
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Eat by the clock: How meal timing tunes your liver’s circadian rhythm
The circadian clock is fundamental to healthy metabolism and is determined by a central pacemaker in the brain. Peripheral clocks…
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Exercise can preserve astronauts’ heart health on long space flights
Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds. A study…
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Drink up but hold the sugar: Unsweetened coffee linked to weight loss, study reveals
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that an increase in unsweetened coffee consumption reduces…
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Pelvic floor muscle training no better than bladder training for overactive bladder: Study
For women with overactive bladder symptoms, supervised pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) does not provide additional improvement over bladder training,…
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Preterm birth risk highlighted in Stanford-led study on sleep and activity during pregnancy
In a recent article published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers developed series2signal, a novel, state-of-the-art prediction model that used wearable data from pregnant…
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Liquid biopsy may help identify which patients with non-small cell lung cancer will benefit most from radiation
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that…
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Breaking Barriers: ANDYSMANCLUB’s Fight for Men’s Mental Health
Ahead of World Mental Health Day held on October 10th, News Medical Spoke with Luke Tetlow-Cross, a project development champion…
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Tips to protect long-term brain health
A diet that is high in minimally processed plant foods, such as this salad with leafy greens, avocado, and nuts,…
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Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals
In a recent article published in Child Development, researchers presented the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the…
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Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists say the assumption that it’s ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned…
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Compulsive stress coping behaviors linked to brain’s dopamine-dependent habit system
In a recent article published in Molecular Psychiatry, researchers performed longitudinal studies in rats to measure the sensitivity of early established…
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UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The World Health Organization authorized a second malaria vaccine on Monday, a decision that could offer…
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Cannabis use disorder linked to ~60% higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events, Canadian study finds
A recent study published in Addiction evaluated the associations of cannabis use disorder (CUD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes. Study:…
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Pharmacists can improve access to life-saving vaccines with available technology
Credit: CC0 Public Domain HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is also the leading…
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Sleep easy: 6 ways to adjust your bedroom so you get a good night’s rest
More than 35% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night, according to data from the Centers…
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Long COVID unmasked: Patients share varied physical, mental, and social challenges
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers used Patient-Reported Outcomes Survey (PROMIS-10) survey data filled out by the…
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Kariko calls Nobel win ‘unbelievable’
Katalin Kariko, speaks after receiving, together with six other scientists, the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical & Scientific Research…
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81-year-old fitness trainer offers smart workout tips for seniors: ‘It’s great to be fit’
As “The Golden Bachelor” makes history for the popular TV franchise, it raises the question: What are the benefits of…
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Berlin-Based Lab Instruments Company Knauer Tackles Sustainability
At the same time as the UN Sustainability Summit in New York, laboratory measuring instrument manufacturer KNAUER launched this year’s…
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Nobel in medicine goes to two scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
Katalin Kariko, speaks after receiving, together with six other scientists, the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical & Scientific Research…
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Hangover cure: Can electrolytes relieve symptoms the morning after drinking alcohol?
For many people, enjoying a few alcoholic beverages can come at a cost — including nausea, headaches and more symptoms…
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Climbing More Than 5 Flights Of Stairs Daily Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk: Study
Heard of walking 10,000 steps a day for a healthy heart? Well, you may not even need to achieve that…
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Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation
In a recent study published in Pediatric Research, researchers performed a scoping evaluation of data from clinical trials addressing high-risk…
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Narcolepsy, cancer tipped as Medicine Prize opens Nobel week
Credit: Wikipedia Narcolepsy, cancer or mRNA vaccine research could win the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday when a week of…
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