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‘A matter of life or death’: the activists confronting Congress about slashing HIV funding
A House bill proposes reducing HIV funding by $1 billion. Activists and original organizers are demanding the government preserve
topicWHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects
The World Health Organization is urging countries to scale up newborn screening for birth defects. The organization states that ea
topicBroccoli vs. Brussels Sprouts: Which Is Healthier? - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts offer similar health benefits as related vegetables. Broccoli provides more vitamin B5. Brussels spr
topicCDC’s chief blocked a covid vaccine study. Now it’s in a top medical journal.
A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness was published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Network Open after being blocked by the
topicOur eyes age too: Here’s how to reduce the risks of four common eye conditions
Medical experts recommend a combination of nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and proactive medical care to preserve vision. Key ha
topicNon-surgical procedure may help relieve knee pain
Genicular artery embolization provides a non-surgical alternative for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clinical trials show this
topicWhy Some People Are Natural Night Owls, According to Sleep Experts
Night owls experience peak energy levels in the evening, which can be used for deep work and challenging tasks. While aligning sle
topicScientists Find Intriguing Link Between Ozempic and Violent Behavior
Researchers at Rutgers University found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce violent behavior. These drugs, o
Doctor Shares ABCDE Method To Tell Moles Apart From Skin Cancer
Medical professionals use the ABCDE rule to help patients distinguish common moles from melanoma. Early detection is linked to hig
topicHunter-gatherer cemeteries reveal an ancient plague’s earliest known victims
Ancient DNA reveals that plague was a deadly threat to small hunter-gatherer communities in Siberia 5,500 years ago. The disease k
topicGroundbreaking Copper Drug Could Boost Memory by 44 Percent, a Breakthrough in Treating Cognitive Decline
Researchers at Monash University developed a copper-based compound called Cu(ATSM) to restore the brain's waste-clearing system. L
topicTubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that tubulin can redirect Tau and alpha-synuclein proteins. Instead of formin
topicProtein and Creatine Supplements Are No Longer Niche
Protein and creatine supplements have moved beyond the athletic niche to become staples for general health. Use cases now include
topicPrediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
A diet focused on fiber, protein, and weight control can delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Intensive lifestyle changes, includin
topicDeep learning reveals antimicrobial peptides within prions
University of Pennsylvania researchers used deep learning to find a new class of antimicrobial peptides called prionins. These fra
topicTeplizumab drug to delay type 1 diabetes to be rolled out on the NHS
The NHS will provide Teplizumab, an immunotherapy also known as Tzield, to slow the progression of type 1 diabetes. The treatment
topic5,500-year-old plague outbreak killed Siberian hunter-gatherers, ancient DNA reveals
Researchers found Yersinia pestis in hunter-gatherers near Lake Baikal from 5,500 years ago. These basal plague strains caused let
topicFlorida 17-year-old's minor scratch becomes emergency after swim exposes him to flesh-eating bacteria
Joziah Thompson, 17, remains in critical condition after contracting Vibrio vulnificus. The infection occurred through a scrape on
topicTeen Fighting for Life After Catching ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria From Florida Park
Joziah Thompson is fighting for his life after contracting flesh-eating bacteria. The infection entered through a small scratch on
topicOldest evidence of a plague outbreak found in prehistoric graves, rewriting the disease’s history
Plague outbreaks occurred among hunter-gatherers in southeast Siberia starting about 5,500 years ago. These infections affected fo
topicThis Is How Long You Should Strength Train Every Week to Live Longer
A 30-year study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health identifies an optimal amount of weekly resistance training for
topicTeen left brain dead from TikTok challenge desired online fame, father says
Leah Presson is fighting for her life in a hospital after participating in the Benadryl challenge. Her father, Richard Presson, re
topicScientists Discover Surprising Link Between Birth Control Pills and Emotional Eating
Research from Michigan State University indicates women using combined contraceptive pills may be more prone to binge eating. The
topicThe "dad bod," explained by science
The term dad bod describes weight gain associated with fatherhood. Scientific research examines how a father's diet and weight imp