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Drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day linked to dramatically lower dementia risk
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogYour daily cup of coffee may be doing more than helping you wake up in the morning. A long-running study of U.S. …
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An experimental drug that lowers lipoprotein(a) fails to help patients : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPlanet Flem/Digital Vision Vectors//Getty Images For stories on the science of healthy living, subscribe to NPR’s Health newsletter. An experimental drug doctors …
WASHINGTON — The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is joining the legal fight against the Trump administration’s pilot program aimed at aligning drug prices …
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A gait foundation model for prediction of multisystem health phenotypes from 3D skeletal motion
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFritz, S. & Lusardi, M. White paper: ‘walking speed: the sixth vital sign’. J. Geriatr. Phys. Ther. 32, 46–49 (2009). Article PubMed …
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A Navy Veteran’s Path Through Leukemia and Transplant at Smilow Cancer Hospital | News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThis story is as much about my family, my donor, and the incredible staff and doctors at Smilow Cancer Hospital as it …
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Major trial challenges how doctors decide who really needs statins
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA major clinical trial has raised new questions about how doctors decide who should take statins to prevent heart attacks and strokes. …
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Former White House adviser writes playbook for personal crises : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRaj Panjabi knows a thing or two about living with uncertainty. His family fled Liberia during the civil war, coming to the …
Over the last few years, the kratom plant and supplements made from it have garnered increasing attention from public health leaders. This …
Most biologists who study pathogenic microbes have focused on strains such as Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus, which are not only important …
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Opposing microbiome-mediated axes link modifiable lifestyles to health and chronic diseases
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEthics declarations The study protocol was approved by the ethics committees of all participating institutions, including the National Center for Global Health …
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Scientists discover mysterious “lonely” brain waves linked to memory loss
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogYou walk out of the grocery store, ready to head home and make dinner. But as you scan the crowded parking lot, …
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It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDr. Annie Andrews, who won the race for Senate in South Carolina, talked about the measles outbreak in the state in her …
WASHINGTON – Democrats’ landslide victory in the midterm elections may have significant implications for the upcoming negotiations over a key funding source …
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Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa | MIT News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogBefore he passed away on July 11, Susumu Tonegawa had been a professor at MIT for more than 40 years. At a …
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Perioperative ivonescimab with or without chemotherapy in resectable non-small cell lung cancer: a phase 2 trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStudy design and patient disposition This nonrandomized, noncomparative, open-label, multicenter, phase 2 trial enrolled resectable NSCLC patients into two cohorts treated with …
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Femoral Neck Fractures: Why This Part of the Hip Is So Hard to Treat | News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWhen deciding on treatment, orthopedic surgeons consider your age, overall health, activity level, and how far the broken pieces have moved out …
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Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there’s a catch
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogImagine receiving a single treatment that could keep your cholesterol under control for decades, potentially eliminating the need for daily medication. Advances …
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How an mRNA vaccine helped one woman with pancreatic cancer : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDonna Gustafson (left) and her husband, Ed Gustafson. Donna had her first mRNA cancer vaccine seven years ago to treat her pancreatic …
Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and …
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5,300-year-old kidney stone the size of a grape found in Bronze Age man’s burial near Black Sea
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFollow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A Bronze Age man buried in a …
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Povorcitinib for nonsegmental vitiligo: two randomized, controlled, phase 3 STOP-V trials
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCompeting interests K.E. is a consultant for AbbVie, Incyte Corporation, La Roche-Posay, Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Sanofi and Viela Bio. H.L. has served …
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Experts say high blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFor decades, one of the most common recommendations for lowering high blood pressure has been simple: eat less salt. But a new …
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Does this fluoride-free toothpaste offer the same protection? : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogHydroxyapatite toothpaste is a fluoride-free option that has some research backing its effectiveness. mihailomilovanovic/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption i mihailomilovanovic/Getty Images …
On my recent travels, I met a healthy, active man in his early 60s who runs a small business. This year, his …
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Common pesticide linked to 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson’s disease
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA pesticide used for decades in agriculture may be linked to a much greater risk of Parkinson’s disease, and scientists have uncovered …
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks to reporters in March 2026, in Washington. Murphy suffered a stroke on Saturday and is expected to …
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Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEating peanuts every day may offer surprising benefits for the aging brain. Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands have …
Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and …
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Scientists discover a hidden driver of high cholesterol and a way to stop it
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogHeart disease linked to high cholesterol continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Although doctors have more treatment options than …
