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Reports identify weakness in global pipeline for new antibiotics, diagnostics Two new reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that the development of new treatments and tests for drug-resistant infections is lagging. In its latest analysis of antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development, ...
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WHO: Conditions ripe for further chikungunya spread The WHO warned that infections in sick travelers can introduce the virus to new areas, which can lead to local transmission if Aedes mosquito populations are present. Tinder for outbreaks also include low population immunity in previously ...
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Understanding RSV in Older Adults: Risks, Symptoms, and Barriers to Vaccination In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Derek Webb, PharmD, member of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and pharmacy manager at Food City, explained that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults often begins with cold-like symptoms but progresses ...
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New Autism Data Challenge Long-Held Assumptions Autism diagnosed during early childhood had a distinct genetic and developmental profile compared with autism diagnosed later, a large analysis of multiple cohorts showed. The trajectory associated with earlier autism diagnosis had lower social and ...
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AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria MIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria, speeding up a process that normally takes years. Rachel ...
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Rethinking Alzheimer's: The overlooked role of tiny balls of fat Research from Stanford Professor Tony Wyss-Coray emphasizes the significance of lipid droplets in microglia as a previously overlooked hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. · His research reveals a potential unified theory of Alzheimer's, linking the APOE4 gene ...
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Another Canadian baby dies from measles as South Carolina reports outbreak The child was born prematurely after the mother contracted measles, the news outlet said, citing provincial health officials. Alberta has recorded 1,914 measles cases since March, of which 1,706 involved unvaccinated children. The death ...
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OHSU wins a $4.25 million federal grant for autism research at an unusual time Oct. 3, 2025 10:34 a.m.. Oregon researchers will work with counterparts at two other institutions, data and an advisory board to study resources for families.
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Surgery to reopen after sudden closure A GP surgery that was closed suddenly will reopen its doors to patients on Monday, health officials have confirmed. Spilsby Surgery, which has 7,455 patients, was closed "with immediate effect" on 29 September, after the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated ...
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How are pesticides and Parkinson's disease linked? One doctor's research spans 25 years Dr. Beate Ritz studies links between pesticides and Parkinson's disease in the Central Valley. Mary-Rose Abraham. October 3, 2025.
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Kidney transplant breakthrough: Scientists create universal donor kidney to solve organ shortage Enzymes removed specific antigens from the organ. The converted kidney worked normally for two days in a brain-dead patient. Antigens then reappeared. This research shows a path to reduce kidney transplant waiting times. It could benefit many type O ...
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India's young hearts at risk: Why the 30s have become the new danger zone Heart disease was once seen as something to worry about after retirement. Not anymore. Across India, an alarming number of adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are experiencing cardiac issues once thought to strike only later in life.
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'Smart flooring' could reduce fall injuries The University of Surrey is designing flooring which softens when someone falls, to reduce the risk of broken bones or head injuries. Resembling standard synthetic tiles or rubber flooring, it would have "smart materials and systems hidden beneath" to ...
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The flu vaccination can protect you and those around you Hi! I'm Chantale Belefanti, your Neighborhood Reporter for China Spring, Hillsboro, and Valley Mills. WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Getting the flu shot can protect you ...
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Low-Dose Radiation Could Provide Relief for Chronic Knee Pain A new study found that six sessions of low-dose radiation significantly improved knee pain for participants with osteoarthritis. · The levels of radiation used are far below what someone would receive for cancer treatment. · This treatment may offer a drug- ...
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Withdrawal of Aid Could Cause Millions of Lives Lost to HIV Zambia's HIV care is heavily reliant on PEPFAR, with 84% of funding from the US, crucial for achieving UNAIDS' "95-95-95" goals. · The EMOD-HIV model predicts significant increases in HIV-related deaths and infections with aid disruption, especially ...
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Life-saving checks for early detection of cancer and prevention Cancer screening and early detection are no longer just medical advancements—they are life-saving interventions. A screening programme held in Villupuram last year. File photograph. | Photo Credit: Ravindran R.
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Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Decrease Cancer Risk for Some Adults, Study Suggests Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is the strongest predictor of whether daily low-dose aspirin could help prevent cancer in healthy, older adults, according to research published in JAMA Oncology.
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Soft Drink Consumption Linked to Major Depressive Disorder HealthDay News — Soft drink consumption may contribute to major depressive disorder (MDD) through alterations in gut microbiota, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah, MD, from the Planck Institute for Metabolism ...
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Fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer's, new research finds Summary: New research from Houston Methodist reveals how obesity may directly drive Alzheimer's disease. Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can carry harmful signals that accelerate the buildup ...
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Creativity could be prescribed to improve brain health, study suggests Engaging with music, dance, visual arts and even specific video games can slow brain ageing, a landmark international collaborative study has found. The researchers, including some from Trinity College Dublin (TCD), said the findings highlight the ...
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Hereditary Breast Cancer Hereditary cancer is a result from genetic mutations that are passed on from parents to offspring. A strong family history of cancer can indicate a hereditary risk. Genetic testing can be performed to check for a genetic predisposition to breast cancer ...
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2024-2025 Season Saw High Number of Pediatric Influenza-Associated Deaths "Influenza can cause serious illness and death in children; therefore, preventing infection, particularly among those who have underlying medical conditions, can reduce influenza-associated morbidity and mortality," the authors write.
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Best ways to prepare for Flu and respiratory season Officials with Delta County Public Health said this time of year is when people should start getting vaccines for Covid-19 and the Flu, as well as the RSV Vaccine for seniors and the Pneumonia Vaccine for those 50 and older.
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Higher Tattoo Exposure Linked to Reduced Melanoma Risk Individuals who had received their first tattoo before age 20 years had decreased invasive melanoma risk compared with never tattooed individuals (odds ratio, 0.48). "The results that tattoos could decrease melanoma risk surprised us ...
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Uncovering new antibiotics with AI César de la Fuente leverages machine learning to accelerate the discovery of lifesaving drugs and help reduce antibiotic resistance, a rising global health problem.
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New antibiotic targets IBD — and AI predicted how it would work before scientists could prove it Two researchers pose in a university laboratory. McMaster graduate student Denise Catacutan (left) and assistant professor Jon Stokes (right) have discovered a new antibiotic — and they leveraged cutting-edge AI to ...
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MRI finds that brain shape changes may be associated with dementia Aging changes the brain's overall shape, and these changes -- identified on brain MRI -- could help clinicians better assess dementia risk, according to a study published September 29 in Nature Communications. "Most studies of brain aging focus on how ...
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This Traditional Yogurt Recipe's Secret Ingredient Has 6 Legs Hands bury a covered jar in the ground. The traditional recipe drops four red wood ants in a small container of warm milk. The container is then sealed, buried in the ant hill ...
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Study Finds CGMs Could Overestimate Food's Impact on Blood Sugar Among Nondiabetic Individuals CGMs may inaccurately estimate blood sugar levels in healthy individuals, leading to unnecessary dietary changes. · Discrepancies arise because CGMs measure glucose in interstitial fluid, not directly in blood, causing potential errors.
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Creative experiences and brain clocks We characterized brain health using brain clocks, which capture deviations from chronological age (i.e., accelerated or delayed brain aging). We combined M/EEG functional connectivity (N = 1,240) with machine learning support vector machines, whole-brain ...
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Double Mastectomy Survivor: A Male Coach's Triumph Over Breast Cancer However, doctors say people need to understand it can also happen to men. Many men are diagnosed with advanced breast cancer because there are no recommended screenings for them. Juan Namnun is a baseball coach at ...
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| Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. Experts say starting light therapy in the fall can help fend off winter depression. ... Together, we chart the course. You count on public media for stories ...
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Rectal bleeding increases the odds of colorectal cancer diagnosis by 8.5 times The research will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, October 4-7. The retrospective study analyzed 443 patients under 50 who underwent a colonoscopy at the ...
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The cognitive neuroscience of ketamine in major depression Ketamine's potential as a rapid-acting antidepressant was first identified in 2000, despite its long-standing use as an anaesthetic agent. Clinically, ketamine alleviates depressive symptoms, including the difficult-to-treat symptom of anhedonia, ...
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