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Depression may be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s and dementia, study finds
Depression often serves as an early warning sign for Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, frequently appearing years before a clinical diagnosis, according to a new study published in the journal General Psychiatr…
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Scientists release detailed map of mutations in major cancer-causing gene
Researchers have created a detailed map of mutations in the CTNNB1 cancer gene, providing new insights into how specific genetic changes drive the development of different types of tumors.…
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UK health system sounds alarm as hospitals nationwide reach breaking point
A British hospital system is seeking emergency assistance from across the country as it grapples with "serious strain" that has pushed its facilities to the brink.…
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Caltech and USC 3D imaging breakthrough set to revolutionize cancer detection
Researchers at Caltech and the University of Southern California have developed a new medical imaging technique capable of producing rapid, 3D color images of human tissue.…
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New York breakthrough: New immunotherapy turns cancer’s protective cells into tumor-killing allies
NEW YORK — Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an experimental immunotherapy that fights metastatic cancer by targeting the protective environment surrounding tumors rather than the …
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99% of global population breathes polluted air, experts urge government action
Air pollution now poses a severe threat to global health, with 99% of the world’s population living in areas that fail to meet World Health Organization (WHO) air quality standards, according to a new scientific analysis…
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New study improves detection of Epstein-Barr virus DNA in genomic data
Researchers have refined a method to detect Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA within whole genome sequencing (WGS) data, significantly increasing the accuracy of viral screening in large populations.…
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European study finds early Parkinson's markers in blood, paving way for screening tests
STOCKHOLM – Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have identified biological markers that can detect the early stages of Parkinson’s disease in blood samples before significant brain damage occur…
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Patient recounts grueling struggle to be believed by doctors
A woman identified as Jessica said she was forced to plead with doctors for additional testing after they initially downplayed her concerns regarding an issue with her uterine lining.…
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New research identifies ‘fake molecules’ as primary asthma cause, paving way for treatments
CLEVELAND – Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new class of molecules that may be a primary driver of asthma-related inflammation, challenging the long-held belief that standard leukotrienes…
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Vietnam issues nationwide directive to prevent animal-to-human Nipah virus spread
HANOI – Vietnam’s Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine issued a nationwide directive on Jan. 29 ordering proactive measures to prevent the Nipah virus from entering the country.…
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Cochrane review finds no clear evidence cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain
Cannabis-based medicines show no clear benefit in relieving chronic nerve pain, according to a new review by the Cochrane research network.…
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New brain-wave technology allows paralyzed patients to control movement without surgical implants
Researchers in Italy and Switzerland have developed a non-invasive method to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain mobility by decoding brain signals.…
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Scientists develop biological ‘tape recorder’ to track gene activity in major breakthrough
Scientists have developed a genetically encoded "protein tape recorder" called CytoTape that can continuously track gene activity inside living cells for up to three weeks.…
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New EEG technology reads brain waves to help paralyzed patients walk again
Scientists in Italy and Switzerland are developing non-invasive brain-monitoring technology to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain mobility.…
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New research explains why cancer patients are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
A new study involving mice may have solved a decades-old medical mystery: why cancer and Alzheimer’s disease rarely occur in the same person.…
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US National Institutes of Health faces paralysis, research grants at risk of freeze
WASHINGTON – More than half of the institutes within the National Institutes of Health are on track to lose all their voting members this year, a vacancy crisis that could soon freeze the government’s ability to award ne…
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Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV medication, study finds
SAN ANTONIO — Long-term, ultra-low doses of THC may reduce chronic inflammation and mitigate the harmful side effects of HIV treatments, according to a new study from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute.…
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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97, leaving behind a controversial legacy
James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning American scientist who co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97.…
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'China’s Frankenstein' He Jiankui returns with plans to create hundreds of gene-edited babies
BEIJING — The Chinese scientist who served prison time for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has resurfaced with a new proposal to use the controversial technology to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.…