Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, working with scientists at Northwestern University, have created a noninvasive strategy to treat one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer. Their method…
Category: 5. Health
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Stem cell therapy helps AMD patients see again
In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of permanent vision loss in adults who are 60 and older. It affects the macula, the central region of the retina that contains tightly packed cells used for…
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Long COVID’s Shadow Lingers
Long Covid syndrome
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Even as the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic fades, the world continues to wrestle with its aftermath — and nowhere is that more evident than in the enduring challenge of Long COVID. The condition, which affects an…
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Just a few cigarettes a day can damage your heart for decades
An extensive review of nearly two dozen long-term studies shows that people who smoke only a small number of cigarettes still face a much higher chance of heart disease and early death than those who have never smoked. This elevated risk remains…
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Scientists reveal a hidden hormone switch for learning
Scientists have known for many years that hormones can shape how the brain works, affecting emotions, mental energy, and everyday choices. What remains unclear is exactly how these chemical signals bring about such changes.
A recent investigation…
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New evidence shows tirzepatide and semaglutide strongly protect the heart
A research team at Mass General Brigham has released new evidence directly comparing how well tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) protect the heart. According to the analysis, both medications lowered the chances of…
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Why Gemini 3 Matters For Healthcare CIOs
CANADA – 2025/07/04: In this photo illustration, the Google Gemini AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.
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Google introduced Gemini 3, its newest AI platform, with new capabilities for deeper…
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Simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive disorder that damages nerve cells in the brain and is one of the main causes of dementia around the world. Current treatments cannot cure the condition. Although antibody-based drugs targeting amyloid β…
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A drug already in trials may stop chemotherapy nerve damage
Chemotherapy appears to activate a stress-sensing system inside immune cells. According to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, this reaction sets off inflammation and nerve injury, which may…
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Wembanyama, Morant Suffer Calf Strains. Why Injury Rate Is Up In NBA
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs has been operating more like a guard than a center of yesteryear. Has that contributed to his recently suffering a calf strain? (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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Don’t have a cow just…
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