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Low-Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer Shows Large-Scale Efficacy Large-scale lung cancer screening with low-dose CT demonstrated feasibility and efficacy across an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse population, according to findings from the SUMMIT trial (NCT03934866) published in Lancet Oncology. 1.
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More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's. Research cuts could slow the fight. The upswing in cases comes as the Trump administration has proposed or enacted steep cuts at the National Institutes of Health, the nation's main source of federal grants for biomedical research, including Alzheimer's and dementia. George ...
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Alzheimer's society calls on doctors to use newer early diagnostic testing due to improvements New treatments and simple blood tests could change how doctors detect and treat Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association. Blood tests to detect Alzheimer's are not yet approved for everyday use, but in research ...
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When exactly is allergy season? Your guide to surviving peak pollen "There isn't one single 'worst' time for everyone, as it really depends on what specific allergens trigger an individual's symptoms," board-certified allergist and immunologist Dr. Kara Wada says. "However, we definitely see distinct peaks.".
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Michigan health officials miss crucial notification window for most 2025 measles cases When measles cases pop up, notifying the public quickly of exposure sites is critical. That's because people without immunity to measles — those who are unvaccinated or immunocompromised — can be treated with post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent the ...
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Chemicals in household plastic products linked to heart disease deaths, study says Storing food in plastic containers exposes you to potentially dangerous chemicals that can lead from the plastic into the food, experts say. ZeynepKaya/iStockphoto/Getty Images.
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Measles cases in Europe, the Americas skyrocket Measles cases across Europe were up 10-fold in 2024 compared to 2023, while cases in the Americas so far this year are 11-fold higher, according to updates today from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health ...
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Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be at greater risk of dying early, a study in eight countries including the UK and the US suggests. Processed meats, biscuits, fizzy drinks, ice cream and some breakfast cereals are examples of UPF ...
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Endometriosis and immune diseases linked, study shows The new study, involving researchers from the University of Oxford, has identified a significant genetic link between conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and multiple sclerosis to endometriosis. Women with endometriosis were found to ...
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Immunotherapy drug capable of eliminating tumors in some early-stage cancers: Study Does chicken cause cancer?ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses the new study exploring a link between chicken and cancer, plus other top medical headlines.
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UMass study: Ticks behind serious bacterial infections, meat allergies are in New England Tick season is upon New England — and some unexpected visitors have come up north to join the usual crew, one study found. A University of Massachusetts Amherst center has found and studied two ticks in Maine that are capable of infecting people with ...
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Measles – Region of the Americas Measles is a highly contagious, airborne viral disease that can lead to severe complications and death. Although it is preventable with two doses of the vaccine, over 22 million children worldwide did not receive their first dose ...
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Plea for public help in cancer treatment decisions The West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA) said it needed patient advocates to share their views and experiences in order to inform decisions made by groups including hospital trusts and charities. The alliance works to support patients ...
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Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Higher Risk of Death Before Age 70 Of course, there are plenty of serious illnesses, including cancer and genetic diseases, that can raise the risk of dying prematurely. But the study didn't weed those out. Meet ...
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Why Is Early-Onset CRC Rising? New Study Provides a Clue The new analysis found that childhood exposure to a carcinogenic toxin known to cause DNA damage is strongly linked to the development of early-onset CRC. The bacterial toxin, called colibactin, is produced by certain ...
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Travis County measles case update: What to know about possible exposure. The person is only experiencing mild symptoms because they had received the measles vaccine, Walkes said. "Those who are unvaccinated face severe symptoms that could lead to hospitalization and even death," Walkes, also ...
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South Austin restaurant owner reacts after learning of measles exposure through news Austin Public Health identified nine locations across Austin where the infected person visited, including the South Austin Mexican restaurant, Curra's, which has been around for decades.
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Blood cancer survival odds could be 'doubled' as bone marrow test trial is a success Scientists working on the trial developed a highly sensitive test that that spots traces of disease in the bone marrow of patients to identify of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
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Will Ultra-Processed Foods Kill You? 5 Findings From a New Study April 28, 2025 – Public health scientists have long warned about the health hazards of ultra-processed foods, products that have been highly processed, often containing additives and many ingredients – things like soda, packaged snacks, ...
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PET scans reveal early signs of Parkinson's and Lewy body disorders The abnormal accumulation of α-synuclein protein is a defining pathological feature of several neurodegenerative conditions collectively known as synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and dementia with Lewy ...
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Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has cystic fibrosis caused by a rare genetic mutation, before she gives a virtual presentation in 2023. People with diseases caused by rare mutations have fewer options ...
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Rise in Early-Onset CRC May Be Caused by Colibactin-Producing Bacteria The team analyzed 981 CRC cases from 11 countries with intermediate and high age-standardized CRC incidence rates to determine whether variations in mutational processes contributed to geographic and age-related differences in CRC incidence rates, ...
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Better Lyme disease treatments on the horizon as tick season returns Researchers at Northwestern University were looking for a better way to target the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi. And here's what they found: an antibiotic from the penicillin family called piperacillin wiped out the infection in ...
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Data collection changes key to understanding maternal mortality trends in the US, study shows For the first time, the study disentangles genuine changes in health outcomes from shifts caused by how deaths are recorded. Nevertheless, the study confirms the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal death rates for women of all racial ...
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Immunotherapy replaces surgery for early-stage dMMR cancers in landmark study Imagine being told you could beat cancer without surgery. Approximately 2-3% of all early-stage solid tumors exhibit dMMR, a genetic flaw that makes tumors highly sensitive to immunotherapy. In metastatic settings, dMMR tumors respond remarkably to PD-1 ...
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Global analysis ties plastic ingredient to soaring heart disease deaths Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, ...
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Acute Care for Cannabis Use Increases Risk for Subsequent New Dementia Diagnosis The analysis included health administrative data from 6 million individuals (aged 45 to 105 years living in Ontario between 2008 and 2021) without a diagnosis of dementia at baseline. The researchers found that annual rates of ...
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New cervical cancer test kit: Why this home-grown, affordable tool can change screening, speed up results Developed by Molbio Diagnostics — which is known for providing low-cost tests for the country's TB programme — the molecular test will look for eight high-risk HPV strains by amplifying genetic material in the patient samples, similar to an RT-PCR test.
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From shrinking bladders to severe stomach pain: survey reveals the painful realities of ketamine addiction Ketamine's rising popularity has created a paradox. While it's hailed by some doctors as a breakthrough psychiatric treatment, it's also driving a surge in addiction and harming people's health. To better understand people's experience of ketamine and ...
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United States Seeing Uptick in Whooping Cough Cases Still, outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, like pertussis, could be a sign of the public's attitudes toward vaccines. Kindergarten vaccination rates fell last year in the United States, with the number of children with vaccine exemptions hitting an ...
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6 Cancer-Fighting Foods 1. Apples · 2. Pomegranates · 3. Tomatoes · 4. Cruciferous Vegetables · 5. Turmeric · 6. Legumes · Fried Foods Fried foods pose a danger to your health in several ways –. The high temperature used to fry foods can create a cancer-causing compound that your body ...
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United States Seeing Uptick in Whooping Cough Cases Still, outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, like pertussis, could be a sign of the public's attitudes toward vaccines. Kindergarten vaccination rates fell last year in the US, with the number of children with vaccine exemptions hitting an all-time ...
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Pneumonia Antibiotic Cures Lyme Disease at Doses 100 Times Lower Than Standard Treatment A pre-clinical study shows the antibiotic, piperacillin, was effective at much lower dosages than doxycycline, and did so without disrupting the gut microbiome. Advertisement.
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UQ begins first human trial of immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM from UQ's Frazer Institute has led the development of a targeted immunotherapy drug, ASITI-201, which has been designed to rebalance the body's immune response to protect insulin-producing pancreatic cells.
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This many hours of sitting a day is linked to neck pain From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', ...
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Simple urine sample could revolutionize early prostate cancer diagnosis In this present study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), Imperial College London (UK) and Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing (China), have identified new, precise biomarkers. The results are presented in the ...
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World-first immunotherapy trial to treat Type 1 diabetes Professor Ranjeny Thomas. 29 April 2025. Researchers at The University of Queensland have dosed 5 participants in the first clinical trial of a potentially revolutionary immunotherapy drug to treat ...
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Drinking white wine and champagne could reduce risk of cardiac arrest, new study finds Thousands of cardiac arrests – where the heart suddenly stops beating – could be prevented by tackling health and lifestyle issues, experts writing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology say. The authors found that a higher consumption ...
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Health Gains From US Smoking Decline Fall Short of Expectations "However, the much slower decline in smokers over the age of 50, particularly in previously high-smoking states, will mean that the high rates of lung cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that are caused by lifelong smoking will ...
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This Simple Habit Can Strengthen Your Brain at Any Age University of Toronto researchers found that doing just one new thing daily can significantly boost memory, mood, and well-being, especially for older adults at risk of cognitive decline. Their study shows even small changes ...
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Scientists mobilize to counter vaccine misinformation The initiative is led by former FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg and former National Academy of Medicine president Harvey Fineberg and will operate as part of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP).
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Bird flu: What you need to know UD Cooperative Extension state poultry agent Georgie Cartanza shares 6 things to know about avian influenza. Even though the 2024-2025 migratory bird season is winding down, concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu ...
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UPDATED: VDH expands potential measles exposure area in Woodbridge Anyone who might have been exposed and is considered to be at risk of developing measles should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Watch for symptoms for 21 days after the date of your potential exposure.
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Immunotherapy could help some cancer patients avoid radiation, surgery A UNC expert explains immunotherapy is an alternative treatment option that's showing promise. Reporter : Ken Smith Web Editor : Jessica Patrick. Posted 9:41 a.m. Today - Updated ...
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Drinking white wine and eating more fruit 'could reduce risk of cardiac arrest' Experts suggested that thousands of cardiac arrests – where the heart suddenly stops beating – could be prevented by tackling health and lifestyle issues.
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Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help Adolescents need between eight and 10 hours of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But nearly 80% of American teenagers aren't getting that, and experts say it's ...
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How Increased Autism Diagnoses Are Changing the Way We Think About Neurodiversity Autism spectrum disorder can be found in 2.2% of the population, but for women and girls, as well as many adults, autism is a diagnosis that is often missed. We look into who is underdiagnosed and why — and how our conceptions of autism and ...
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Poll: Belief in false measles claims correlated with lower vaccination rates WASHINGTON — Americans are increasingly unsure what to believe about measles as an outbreak spreads throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF.
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Leading baby food brands making high-sugar meals, study finds Top brands such as Ella's Kitchen and Heinz are making sugar-heavy, nutritionally poor baby food that fails to meet the needs of infants, a study has found. The discovery has spurred groups to call for ministers to strengthen regulation in the market, ...
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Phthalates Linked To Heart Disease Deaths Globally By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Chemicals commonly used in plastics appear to increase people's risk of heart disease, a new study says. Daily exposure to just one type of phthalate could be ...
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