MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 05: Pedro Rojas holds a sign directing people to an insurance company where they can sign up for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, before the February 15th deadline on February 5, 2015 in Miami, Florida….
Category: 5. Health
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Your pumpkin might be hiding a toxic secret
Researchers in Japan have revealed how some gourds draw pollutants into their fruits. The secret lies in a protein that carries contaminants through the plant sap. By manipulating this protein’s structure, scientists hope to breed crops that…
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It sounds creepy, but these scientific breakthroughs could save lives
Brains, spiders, (were)wolves and slimy eyeballs might sound like props from a horror movie, but these eerie topics come straight from serious scientific research. Studies published in ACS journals are exploring innovative ways to improve human…
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Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas
If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October 2025 about an extensive recall of thousands of bottles of atorvastatin, the generic version of Lipitor.
Both generic…
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How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it’s not unusual.
In the U.S., 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism each year by age 8, according…
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Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice with groundbreaking nanotech
A team co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital Sichuan University (WCHSU), in collaboration with partners in the UK, reports a nanotechnology approach that reverses Alzheimer’s disease in mouse…
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How Often Do Medical Emergencies Occur On Airplanes? What Passengers And Physicians Need To Know
A few years ago, I was half-asleep on a red-eye flight from Hawaii to San Francisco when I heard the dreaded words, “Is there a doctor on board? Please come to the front of the plane!”
After taking a moment to compose myself, I got out of my…
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“Immortal” flatworm rewrites the science of healing
In most animals, stem cells rely on nearby cells to tell them what to do. However, new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research shows that flatworm, or planarian, stem cells behave differently. Instead of listening to their…
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Gum disease may quietly damage the brain, scientists warn
Adults who suffer from gum disease could be more likely to show signs of injury in the brain’s white matter, according to new research published on October 22, 2025, in Neurology® Open Access, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology….
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What Gold Medalist Erin Jackson Wants You To Know About Eczema
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson, pictured here at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances and Team Competitions Championships 2025 in March, has spoken about how eczema has affected her training. (Photo by Douwe Bijlsma/BSR…
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