The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal…
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Forget fiber. Science just found the foods that really help constipation
Kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help reduce the discomfort of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by researchers at King’s College London.
The team’s work represents the first…
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Stanford’s tiny eye chip helps the blind see again
A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye, combined with a pair of advanced smart glasses, has partially restored vision to people suffering from an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical study led by Stanford…
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Record-Breaking Genome Sequencing Brings Same-Day Diagnosis To Newborns
In a breakthrough that redefines both speed and clinical potential, a new world record for the fastest human whole genome sequencing has been set.
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Think of all the things that can be done in four hours: a long flight, a…
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A “toxic duo” may be the hidden trigger behind Alzheimer’s disease
For decades, scientists have known that Alzheimer’s disease is marked by sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain. In recent years, research has also shown that the brain’s blood vessels play an important role in how the disease develops….
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How AI Is Changing Mammograms And Breast Cancer Screening Right Now
A gynecologist looking at a patient’s mammogram at the hospital
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Over the next 12 months, tens of thousands of women across the U.S. will begin to have their short-term risk of breast cancer assessed in a new way. For the first time, they will…
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Isaac Health Announces Partnership With LillyDirect To Expand Access To Dementia Care
Studies indicate that dementia cases are expected to nearly double in the next 30 years.
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Brain health and dementia care pioneer Isaac Health has announced a groundbreaking partnership with LillyDirect to expand access to pivotal care…
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Generic Drugs Are Attracting Federal Scrutiny And Action
90% of the prescriptions Americans rely upon are generic drugs. Most of them, or their key ingredients, are manufactured overseas
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The U.S. spent $722.5 billion on pharmaceuticals in 2023. Although brand-name drugs consume four out of every 5…
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This everyday vitamin could be the closest thing we have to an “anti-aging pill”
A new review suggests that vitamin D supplements may help protect the ends of our chromosomes, known as telomeres, which play a vital role in slowing the aging process. This finding has raised hopes that the “sunshine vitamin” could support…
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How The Dodgers Will Be Affected By Their 6-Day Wait For World Series
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on after hitting his second home run during Game 4 of the National League Championship series while Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has the “what the…” look. (Photo by Sean M….
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