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- Health
Amanda Peet and her breast cancer essay in The New Yorker: When personal pain becomes a warning for public health
On March 22, 2026, actress Amanda Peet — known for films like Your Friends & Neighbors, the television adaptation of Fatal Attraction, and more recently as a screenwriter for the Netflix series The Chair — revealed throu…
- Tech
NASA Changes Asteroid's Orbit Around Sun for First Time Using Spacecraft
The DART mission's impact did more than shift the asteroid's local orbit; it fundamentally altered the path of the entire system around the Sun. This breakthrough marks a critical milestone in humanity's ability to manip…
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AI Detects Silent Liver Disease Years Before Symptoms Emerge
By shifting focus from specific gene mutations to the entire landscape of free-floating DNA, this breakthrough moves beyond oncology. It offers a scalable diagnostic path for the 100 million Americans currently at risk, …
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BBC Investigation: 50,000 British Patients Waited Over 24 Hours in Emergency Corridors
A BBC investigation has revealed that 50,000 patients waited over 24 hours for 'corridor care' in emergency departments across England. This figure reflects a severe crisis within the National Health Service (NHS).…
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Study: Cutting Two Amino Acids Helps Burn Fat Without Exercise
Danish scientists have discovered that a diet restricted in methionine and cysteine can activate the body's natural fat-burning mechanism.…
- Health
Genetically Modified Bacteria 'Eat' Cancer Tumors From Within
Scientists at the University of Waterloo (Canada) are developing a cancer therapy that uses genetically modified bacteria to destroy tumors from within.…
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New policy prioritizes support over punishment for underperforming facilities
LONDON — Government authorities are pivoting to a support-based strategy to improve underperforming facilities, moving away from a system centered on sanctions.…
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UCLA Study: 5-Day Magnetic Therapy Offers New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES – An intensive, five-day course of brain stimulation therapy is just as effective at treating persistent depression as the traditional six-week regimen, according to a new study from UCLA Health.…
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New Nature study decodes the biological mechanisms behind human sinus function
A new study published in the journal Nature reveals that sinuses function as highly dynamic surfaces that regulate fluid movement and monitor immune cell activity in both humans and mice.…
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UC Riverside oxygen-generating gel may prevent amputations caused by chronic wounds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a new oxygen-providing gel designed to treat chronic wounds, a condition growing more common as populations age and diabetes rates…
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Stem cell brain trial offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
LOS ANGELES — Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are conducting an early-phase clinical trial for a new Parkinson’s disease treatment that implants engineered stem cells into the brain to replace damaged neurons.…
- Health
New scientific review finds intermittent fasting no more effective for weight loss
Intermittent fasting does not help overweight or obese adults lose more weight than standard dieting or no structured program at all, according to a new Cochrane review.…
- Health
Cancer vaccine breakthrough: Nanoparticle structure, not just ingredients, found to drive effectiveness
CHICAGO — Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered that the physical arrangement of vaccine components can significantly impact their effectiveness, according to a study published Feb.…
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Psychiatric manual DSM faces major overhaul to prioritize patient care over labels
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has announced a major roadmap to reform the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the foundational text for psychiatry for more than 70 years.…
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OCD behaviors driven by excessive control rather than habit, study finds
SYDNEY – Obsessive-compulsive behaviors may result from excessive, misdirected brain control rather than a simple loss of willpower, according to new research from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).…
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Chemistry breakthrough: New reaction prediction method cuts research time and costs
A research team has developed a new method to predict and optimize complex chemical reactions, utilizing statistical models trained on data from previous experiments.…
- Health
New Drug Trial Offers Hope Against Life-Threatening Pregnancy Complication Preeclampsia
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A new drug is showing promising results in treating preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication that claims tens of thousands of lives each year.…