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Neglected form of diabetes with unusual symptoms finally gets its own name Most of his patients fell into those two buckets, but that group of 13 people didn't fit into either category, says Michael Boyne, an endocrinologist at the University of the West Indies, where Hugh-Jones did his research.
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Prone to winter depression? Starting light therapy now can help As daylight diminishes, you may find your mood dimming, too. About 1 in 20 adults have Seasonal Affective Disorder — which is seasonal depression. And millions more experience a milder form of "winter blues.".
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Dogs (But Not Cats) May Protect Against Childhood Asthma, Study Says "We found that, while cat allergens showed no association, exposure to dog allergens was linked to improved lung function and a reduced risk of asthma," researcher Jacob McCoy said in a news release. He's a graduate student at the Hospital for Sick ...
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Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Decrease Cancer Risk for Some Adults, Study Suggests Unpublished data from the ASPREE-CHIP substudy showed an association between CHIP at a variant allele frequency (VAF) of 10% or greater and an increased risk of incident cancer. In the current analysis, ...
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Nearly everyone has at least one risk factor before a heart attack, stroke or heart failure One or more risk factors above optimal levels — high blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose or smoking — almost always precedes a cardiac event; Findings refute the commonly held belief that heart disease often strikes people without warning ...
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Solar storms linked to increased heart attack risk in women An article published in the journal Communications Medicine points to a correlation between disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field resulting from solar storms and an increase in the frequency of heart attacks, especially among women.
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Rheumatoid arthritis silently starts years before pain, study finds A recent study has identified changes in the immune profile or signature of individuals at risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis as they progress in the disease. These findings could help with detecting rheumatoid arthritis early and developing more ...
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The deadly legacy of the 'forgotten pandemic' — and why it's drawing comparisons to COVID-19 A pandemic more than half a century ago is still leaving a deadly legacy. Queensland's former chief health officer Dr John Gerrard was a six-year-old when he lost his eldest brother Stephen during the 1968-70 Hong Kong flu pandemic.
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Nirsevimab sharply cuts RSV hospitalizations in US infants during the 2024–2025 season Public health agencies in the US recommend passive immunization of most infants with nirsevimab, but families still ask: does it truly translate to fewer hospital stays where we live? Real-world data matter because drug supply, maternal vaccination, and ...
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Chickenpox: why the UK has approved the MMRV vaccine in under-fours but the US is preparing to restrict it Two countries, two different approaches to protecting children from chickenpox. While the UK prepares to introduce a combined vaccine covering measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) in a single jab, the US is moving in the opposite direction ...
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New hope for Huntington's families as gene therapy shows remarkable results AMT-130 uses a modified virus to carry genetic material that can reduce the amount of harmful huntingtin protein in brain cells. Scientists believe this faulty protein plays a key role in causing the disease.
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Navigating the Journey: A Prostate Cancer Survivor's Essential Tips My specific diagnosis was prostate cancer," said Wingrove. "Like millions of other men, rising PSA scores during regular blood tests had indicated a potential problem. Then, some biopsy samples showed a Gleason score of seven.".
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More than 400000 turkeys killed in response to bird flu outbreak in South Dakota Turkey gather in a flock on a farm. Scott Bauer/Agriculture Research Service, USDA. Posted Friday, September 26, 2025 11: ...
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Cold and flu season is coming. Flu shots are widely available. As Georgia heads into the fall respiratory virus season, public health officials say now is the time to get a flu shot. Website for Healthbeat This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at ...
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Why are so many millennials getting cancer? Although cancer remains most common among older adults, cancer rates have recently begun to grow significantly among younger adults — leading to concerns from health experts. Writing for the Washington Post, Ariana Eunjung Cha, Álvaro Valiño, ...
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UVA Cancer Center Highlights Importance of Screening During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Among Black men, the risk is even greater – nearly 1 in 6 will be diagnosed, and they are more than twice as likely to die from the disease compared with other men. In Danville, mortality ...
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Who should get the flu vaccine and when? This content is courtesy of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the #1 hospital in the world according to U.S. Newsweek 2024. The Baton Rouge Clinic is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This relationship provides us with access to information, ...
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World Retina Day: Doctor-approved tips for lifelong retinal health Early detection through regular dilated eye exams is vital, as many conditions are initially symptomless. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits and seeking timely treatment can prevent irreversible vision loss and protect sight for a lifetime.
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New COVID, flu vaccines are out. Here's how Idahoans can get them. Getting a COVID vaccine is different this year. Under the Trump administration, federal government agencies limited eligibility and, just last week, softened recommendations for who should receive them. But ...
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Partnering for a Rabies-Free Future: Integrating Rabies Control into National Health Priorities 28 September 2025, Geneva – In line with this year's World Rabies Day theme, "Act Now: You, Me, Community", the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) are calling for shared responsibility, strong advocacy and ...
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World Sepsis Day: Raising awareness of a silent killer It can arise from infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or even minor wounds. If not treated promptly, sepsis can lead to organ failure, septic shock, and death. Diagnosis and ...
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Can having a pet dog help ease the wheeze Early exposure to canine allergens may play a role in asthma risk. Your Back Page scribbler is wise enough these days to realise that stirring the pot on the "cats versus dogs" debate is a fool's game. Hell hath no fury like a fur-baby lover scorned.
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Three Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Linked to Highest Risk of Mortality in MASLD HealthDay News — For patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) of high blood pressure, glucose intolerance, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol harbor the ...
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Bird flu confirmed near Wetheral, Carlisle Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed at premises near Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, in a flock of around 43,000 chickens. Avian Influenza mainly affects birds, but in rare cases, it can spread to ...
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The forgotten pandemic: Hong Kong influenza in Australia (1968–1970) Within just over a century Australia has been affected by five respiratory virus pandemics: four influenza pandemics and the recent coronavirus pandemic. The deadliest was the Spanish influenza pandemic (1918), followed by the moderately severe ...
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How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease At the cellular level, alcohol is a toxic substance that is metabolized (broken down) primarily in the liver. When the dose of alcohol is too high, liver cells become inflamed and damaged (liver inflammation is called hepatitis).
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Anatomy of a Menopause Hot Flash When most people think about menopause symptoms, hot flashes are the first one that comes to mind. Nearly everyone has heard of them (or even joked about them) and they affect the majority of women who go through menopause to at least some degree.
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Children's asthma attacks cut nearly in half with 2-in-1 inhaler according to new study A new study led by the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ) has found that asthmatic children don't face any additional risk from using inhalers currently reserved for teens and adults. The institute claims the findings could reshape how ...
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Identified receptors shed light on Epstein–Barr virus infection EBV is also linked to the development of other autoimmune disorders. No licensed vaccine exists to prevent EBV infection, and treatment options are limited. Several viral and host membrane proteins are ...
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Heart disease accounts for about 15% of global disease burden, one-third of deaths Key takeaways: CVD remains the leading cause of death globally. Nearly 16% of all diseases are heart-related. Prevalence varies by country and territory social demographics. Heart ...
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How air pollution harms kids' eyesight, and why clean air makes a difference Air pollution may increase oxidative stress and exacerbate ocular surface inflammation. This suggests that myopia risk may be increased with chronic pollution exposure. However, the direct evidence linking cleaner air and better visual acuity is limited, ...
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The Truth About Protein: Fueling Your Body the Right Way To help us separate fact from fiction, we sat down with Stacey Vanderwel, RD, a registered dietitian who's passionate about helping people fuel their bodies with intention and balance. The general guideline for protein intake is 1 gram per kilogram of body ...
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Billionaire Bryan Johnson, the man who is trying everything to live forever, shares his 17-step morning routine He aims to reverse aging. His day starts at 4:30 a.m. with data monitoring. He uses light therapy and takes supplements. Exercise, heat, and cold therapy are part of his regimen. Special meals and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are included. He practices ...
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When permafrost thaw turns Arctic Alaska river red, toxicity levels rise, scientists find The Salmon River, a designated wild and scenic river, and its tributaries are so tainted by acid-rock drainage that their concentration of metals is considered toxic to chronically exposed aquatic life, they found.
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Uncovering What's Really Getting in the Way of Weight Loss Master Hypnotist Jay Luck joins FOX 11 Living to talk about how subconscious patterns often play a much bigger role than people realize and how they can help break those bad habits by changing your mindset.
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From awareness to action: American Red Cross drives support during Sickle Cell Awareness Month Through the Nationwide Foundation, more than $1 million has been donated over the past four years to support the Red Cross's Sickle Cell Initiative — a national effort to increase the availability of compatible blood for patients who rely on frequent ...
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Running Too Much Can Backfire: Cardiologist Warns About Hidden Heart Risks While running is celebrated for its cardiovascular benefits, excessive endurance training may increase the risk of myocardial fibrosis, a form of scarring in the heart muscle. Advertisement. Written by: Shreya Goswami · Health; Sep 27, 2025 09:35 am ...
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Uncovering Key Characteristics of Antibacterial Peptides through Machine Learning While the general role of cationic and hydrophobic interactions in AMP-mediated bacterial killing is well established, the distinctions between structural characteristics of AMPs targeting different types of bacteria remain underexplored. To address this ...
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Paleolithic painters had the blues Lapis lazuli, which gave medieval manuscripts their blue hues, comes primarily from mines in what is now Afghanistan. "We don't find blue pigment in cave art," says Aarhus University archaeologist Izzy Wisher, "and the assumption was that's because they ...
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