Illustration of scientists in a pharma lab, representing investment in research and development.
“Economic security and national security are almost directly related in the long run,” said J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon last week on Fox…
Category: 5. Health
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We’re Releasing Millions Of Birds. The Ticks Are Thriving
BURSA, TURKIYE – OCTOBER 07: A pheasant is seen among grasses in Bursa, Turkiye on October 7, 2024. … More
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Elevance Health Overcomes Rising Costs, Reports $2 Billion Profit
Despite rising costs in its health plans, Elevance Health reported more than $2 billion in first … More
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Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise
Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological condition that causes a gradual decline in language abilities. There is no cure or medication that can reverse or stop the progression of PPA. The standard practice in the clinical setting is…
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High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function
New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ability, adding to…
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Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weight training, study finds
A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein — plant or animal-based — make any difference to muscle gain? Second, does it matter…
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A light-activated probe reveals TB immune system evasion mechanisms
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that kills more than a million people worldwide every year. The pathogen that causes the disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is deadly in part because of its complex outer envelope, which helps it evade…
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This Flu Strain Has All The Hallmarks Of A Pandemic Threat
Researchers identify a strain of influenza virus in pigs that could cause a global pandemic.
A new study has identified an influenza virus circulating in pigs that shows multiple traits associated with pandemic potential. Known as…
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Immune system proteins involved in severe parasitic disease identified
New insights into the mechanisms that cause more severe cases of schistosomiasis — a disease caused by parasitic worms and second only to malaria in terms of potential harm — have been revealed by researchers at Penn State.
The study — which…
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High-tech sticker can identify real human emotions
Saying one thing while feeling another is part of being human, but bottling up emotions can have serious psychological consequences like anxiety or panic attacks. To help health care providers tell the difference, a team led by scientists at Penn…
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