Hearings on healthcare on Capitol Hill are increasingly dominated by grandstanding on both sides of the aisle. The heavily politicized nature of these events doesn’t lend itself to constructive problem-solving.
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Category: 5. Health
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Why some brain cells are particularly vulnerable to multiple sclerosis
Brain cells that help make us human are also uniquely vulnerable to multiple sclerosis.
A newfound cellular repair kit can’t keep up with the disease’s damage, leading to the cell death that’s a hallmark of progressive MS,…
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People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts
People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it.
That is a key finding of our…
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A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. As the disease progresses, many patients eventually need dialysis to survive. While current treatments can help slow…
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What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine
An international team of scientists has uncovered new details about coral ecosystems, showing that each coral species hosts its own unique community of microbes. These findings reveal a previously unseen layer of diversity within coral reefs.
The…
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The Hidden Mental Toll Of A Cluttered Home
Laundry, clothes and woman on sofa frustrated, angry and upset from cleaning, housework and washing basket. Housekeeping service, burnout and sad girl in living room with chaos, material and clothing
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A cluttered home rarely happens overnight….
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Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.
The World Health Organization confirmed the outbreak on May…
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Questionable White House Math Savings Most Favored Nation Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPT. 30, 2025: President Trump shakes hands with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla as he announces a deal with the company to lower Medicaid drug prices. The Trump administration has reportedly reached confidential agreements with 17…
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Genetic Mutations Allow Blood Stem Cells in Rare Disease to Evade Immunity
Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder in which patients cannot make enough blood cells. This life-threatening disease is a result of the immune system attacking blood stem cells. The condition has the…
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Novel Drugs Improve Nervous System in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets the myelin sheath coating nerves. The myelin sheath not only protects nerves, but helps signals move faster throughout…
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