Health
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Turn Back the Clock: Reversing Stress-Induced Biological Aging
A study published in Cell Metabolism shows that humans and mice experience rapid increases in biological age due to stress,…
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Not Just One Type – Identifying Cancer Genes’ Multiple Personalities
An up-close look at a mouse’s liver; the cells with dark centers were turned cancerous using a new gene-editing strategy…
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Fighting Against Both Chronic Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases – Harnessing the Healing Power Within Our Cells
The study identified a cellular pathway that could be utilized to reprogram the immune system to combat both chronic inflammatory…
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Catch a Cold, Catch Dementia? The Surprising Connection Unveiled
Researchers discovered a link between frequent illness and accelerated brain aging, increasing the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. The…
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Moving Forward: Why Universal Masking Is No Longer Needed
Healthcare epidemiologists and infectious disease experts from various healthcare systems argue that universal masking in healthcare settings is no longer…
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Dual Pathways of Pain: How Drinking Alcohol Fuels Chronic Pain
Scripps Research scientists have discovered two distinct molecular mechanisms by which chronic alcohol consumption increases sensitivity to pain. The findings,…
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Election Anxiety: New Study Sheds Light on the Mental Health Toll of National Politics
A new study suggests that Americans’ political anxiety crescendos before a major election. The study is the first to examine…
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Vitamin D: Immunotherapy Booster Against Skin Cancer?
A study in the journal CANCER indicates that maintaining normal vitamin D levels may improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatment…
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350+ Experts Unite to Develop Plan to End COVID-19 Threat
In a study published in the journal Nature, experts from over 100 countries have identified six main themes for action…
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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough? Common Sleeping Pill Reduces Levels of Disease Proteins
A study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has shown that the FDA-approved insomnia medication suvorexant may…
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