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In people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSleep could encode epileptic seizures in the brain by repurposing the processes used to solidify memories, potentially making seizures harder to treat …
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Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChildhood obesity has been increasing in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about one in five children and …
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Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren’t primarily to blame : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogfcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images The spring time change can mean waking up a little groggy. But the situation may be worse for many teenagers …
Food and Drug Administration official Vinay Prasad self-destructed last week. The FDA announced Friday evening that he would step down next month …
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Making a ‘digital twin’ of yourself could revolutionize future surgeries, making medical procedures much more personal
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDr. John Pandolfino jokes that he comes from a long line of electricians and plumbers — and that as a gastroenterologist, he’s …
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Study finds phone use on the toilet may cause painful medical condition
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPeople who reported using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet were more likely to have hemorrhoids than those who did not …
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Federal autism advisory board cancels first public meeting since overhaul
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogO. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked …
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‘It could revolutionize, completely, the way we treat depression’: Researchers are exploring promising immune therapy for treating psychiatric symptoms
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlog“I was completely surprised.” When psychiatrist Dr. James Murrough teamed up with dermatologist Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky to investigate how the immune system …
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Mayo Clinic discovers rare gene mutation that causes fatty liver disease
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogScientists at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine have identified a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver …
A calming bedtime routine can help tell our bodies it’s time for bed. Dim the lights in the evening, pour yourself a …
Generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Wegovy and Ozempic medications could be mass produced for about $3 per person per month, a …
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Studying the genetic basis of disease to explore fundamental biological questions | MIT News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWhen Associate Professor Eliezer Calo PhD ’11 was applying for faculty positions, he was drawn to MIT not only because it’s his …
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‘Dopamine Kids’ helps parents deal with kids’ cravings for screens and sweets : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBloggalitskaya/iStockphoto/Getty Images Like many parents, Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with her young daughter’s screen use. Doucleff, author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, …
The Ultimate Guide to Activating GLP-1 Naturally: A Complete Strategy for Metabolic Health, Appetite Control, and Sustainable Weight Management Meta Title: Ultimate …
Signaling support for several New York Amish families, the Supreme Court recently vacated Miller v. McDonald and remanded it to district court …
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Groundbreaking new drug shows promise for treating children with a devastating form of epilepsy
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA new drug appeared to slash seizures up to 90% in children with a rare and devastating form of epilepsy called Dravet …
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The TREM2 agonistic antibody AL002 in early Alzheimer’s disease: a phase 2 randomized trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJack, C. R. Jr. et al. NIA-AA Research Framework: toward a biological definition of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimers Dement. 14, 535–562 (2018). Article …
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Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogResearchers from several international institutions have uncovered new details about how the malaria parasite grows and spreads. Their work has identified a …
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Minnesota sues Trump administration over halting of Medicaid funding : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing about fraud on Wednesday. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc./Getty …
At a dinner party recently, someone poured my friend a glass of wine. It was a wonderful merlot, dark-fruited, a little …
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Long-term efficacy and safety of the single-dose tetravalent Butantan dengue vaccine
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogBhatt, S. et al. The global distribution and burden of dengue. Nature 496, 504–507 (2013). Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar …
Certain fruits and vegetables may raise the amount of pesticide chemicals found in the human body, according to a new peer reviewed …
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Telehealth abortion is in the courts. Share your experience. : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMifepristone is one of two drugs used in most medication abortions. A court case in Louisiana could lead to it no longer …
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Virginia lawmakers push new approach to prescription drug affordability board
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAs more states look to contain the cost of prescription drugs, Virginia lawmakers are pushing an affordability board that they believe will …
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LLM-assisted systematic review of large language models in clinical medicine
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSearch strategy and study selection This review was conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and …
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Still Using the Same Rescue Inhaler for Asthma? You Might Have Better Options | News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAsthma is a chronic lung disease in which the airways are inflamed and prone to narrowing. Symptoms can include wheezing, coughing, chest …
At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), researcher Leonardo Ferreira, Ph.D., is leading an ambitious effort to change how type 1 …
This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. Try this extremely fun color game. How …
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Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible early dementia
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTeens and young adults who survive cancer appear to age more quickly than people their same age who have never had the …
