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Major study finds no link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism or ADHD
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children, according to a comprehensive study published Jan. 16 in The Lancet.…
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Breakthrough study finds memory decline accelerates as brain shrinkage worsens
A massive international study has revealed that age-related brain shrinkage triggers a sharp acceleration in memory loss once it crosses a specific threshold.…
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Breakthrough antibody trials offer new hope for a functional HIV cure
Researchers have reported significant breakthroughs toward a "functional cure" for HIV, identifying a method that allows patients to maintain long-term control of the virus without daily medication.…
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CDC removes seven vaccines from routine childhood schedule, sparking alarm among experts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has overhauled its pediatric vaccination guidelines, removing seven vaccines from the routine immunization schedule for children.…
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New York employees sue insurer over ‘ghost networks’ of mental health doctors
NEW YORK — New York City employees have filed a lawsuit against insurance provider EmblemHealth, alleging the company maintains "ghost networks" of mental health providers that are riddled with errors and misleading info…
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UK flu hospitalizations lower than forecast, raising questions over ‘super-flu’ warnings
UK flu outbreak peaks as hospitalizations fall below initial forecasts LONDON — Seasonal flu cases in the United Kingdom appear to have passed their peak following an unusually early start to the season, health officials…
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Insecticide-treated baby slings cut malaria cases by two-thirds in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda – Treating traditional baby wraps with insecticide can reduce malaria cases in infants by two-thirds, according to a new study conducted in Uganda.…
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New US study offers hope for development of safer opioid painkillers
TAMPA, Fla. — Researchers at USF Health have identified new opioid compounds that could provide potent pain relief without the life-threatening side effects that drive the global overdose crisis.…
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UK junior doctors launch five-day strike, piling pressure on national health system
LONDON – Resident doctors in England launched a five-day strike Wednesday, Dec. 17, intensifying pressure on the National Health Service (NHS) during the busy winter season.…
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Brown University researchers identify brain signals that could predict early Alzheimer’s
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Researchers at Brown University have identified a brain biomarker that can predict whether mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the journal …
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Neuroscientist: Loneliness causes inflammation and brain damage, but social interaction is the cure
Social isolation triggers a cascade of biological damage that can weaken vital organs and significantly increase the risk of death, according to neuroscientist Ben Rein.…
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Same-sex primate behavior is a social survival strategy, new study finds
Same-sex sexual behavior in non-human primates likely serves as an evolutionary tool to strengthen social bonds and cope with environmental stressors, according to a study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolut…
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Scientists unveil most detailed map of DNA organization inside living cells
Scientists at Northwestern University have created the most detailed maps to date of how human DNA folds, loops, and changes within living cells.…
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California weighs ban on deadly stone countertops while lawmakers move to block lawsuits
California safety regulators are weighing a ban on cutting engineered stone as hundreds of workers nationwide contract a fatal lung disease linked to the material.…
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Australian scientists use "saunas" and genetics to save frogs from a deadly pandemic
CANBERRA – Conservation biologist Anthony Waddle is pioneering new methods in Australia to protect amphibians from a lethal fungus that has already wiped out 90 species and continues to threaten more than 500 others.…
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London doctors begin prescribing financial advice to help improve patient health
Financial counseling offered at primary care clinics in South London is successfully reducing patient visits and improving health outcomes, according to early results from a new pilot program.…
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Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on inaugural NASA mission to Mars
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday, carrying a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. The 98-meter (321-foot) rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the afternoon…
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Doctors praise 'The Pitt' for its realistic portrayal of America’s chaotic healthcare system
Medical professionals are praising the new season of the HBO Max drama "The Pitt" for its realistic portrayal of the American healthcare system.…
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Scientists claim major IVF breakthrough after ‘rejuvenating’ human eggs
GÖTTINGEN, Germany – Scientists say they have successfully "rejuvenated" human eggs for the first time, a breakthrough that could significantly improve IVF success rates for older women.…
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From Stigma to Status Symbol: How Sweating Became a Western Wellness Trend
Sweating is shedding its long-standing social stigma in the West as celebrities and business professionals increasingly embrace the once-taboo bodily function.…