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Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying Prioritizing patients’ goals and values can improve their quality of life and outcomes during terminal illness. Helping patients achieve their goals, whether it’s attending a special event or spending time with loved ones, can give them […]
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Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s
Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s Poor sleep quality may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine. A study found that individuals who spent less time in slow-wave sleep and rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep had smaller volumes of the inferior parietal region, […]
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Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk
Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, according to a new study. Asthma affects over 6% of US children, making it the most common chronic disease in kids nationwide, and air pollution is a major contributor to […]
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Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows
Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows Agricultural workers in Colorado’s San Luis Valley are at increased risk of kidney damage due to a hotter and drier climate, according to a new study. The study found that a 10% decline in humidity is […]
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Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful
Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful Practicing gratitude can have numerous benefits for mental well-being, relationships, and overall happiness, despite the current stressful times. The negativity bias, which makes us more aware of negative information than positive, can make it challenging to notice and […]
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Can social media improve your mental health?
Can social media improve your mental health? Researchers found that social media can boost mood and emotional well-being when used carefully and mindfully. However, social media can also be an emotional minefield, filled with vitriol, unrealistic portrayals of perfect lives, and doomsday scenarios. A new study showed that young and middle-aged adults often turn to […]
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1 gene is key to drug resistance in multiple myeloma
1 gene is key to drug resistance in multiple myeloma Researchers at the National University of Singapore have identified a key gene, ADAR1, that contributes to drug resistance in multiple myeloma patients. The study found that ADAR1 inhibits lenalidomide’s activity by editing double-stranded RNA, suppressing the immune response and reducing the effectiveness of the drug. […]
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Temporary anxiety can hamper learning
Temporary anxiety can hamper learning A recent study published in Nature Science of Learning found that temporary anxiety can significantly impact learning and spatial memory. The researchers used a virtual reality game to test participants’ ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous areas, and found that those who learned to do so showed better spatial […]
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New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice
New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice A new bird flu vaccine has shown promising results in mice, offering complete protection against a deadly variant of the virus. The vaccine targets two key proteins, hemagglutinin (H5) and neuraminidase (N1), which are crucial for the virus’s ability to infect cells and replicate. Researchers used […]
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Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life
Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment have found that certain behaviors in infants as young as 9 months old may signal an increased risk of autism. The study, led by Erin Andres and Stephen Sheinkopf, used parent-reported […]
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Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy?
Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy? Researchers at University of California, Irvine have created “living cellular couriers” called microglia that can deliver disease-fighting proteins to specific areas of the brain, potentially improving treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. The microglia cells were engineered using CRISPR gene editing to secrete an enzyme that […]
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Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s
Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s Researchers have found that popular diabetes drugs may offer protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. A study published in JAMA Neurology found a statistically significant association between lower risk of Alzheimer’s and the use of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2is compared to other glucose-lowering medications. The two diabetes […]
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Can a new treatment restore lost sense of smell?
Can a new treatment restore lost sense of smell? A potential new treatment for lost sense of smell has been discovered using a vitamin D nasal spray. The treatment, which uses an active form of vitamin D called calcitriol, significantly reduced nasal inflammation and improved the sense of smell in mice. The researchers believe that […]
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Arsenic in brown rice may put young kids at risk
Arsenic in brown rice may put young kids at risk Research found that brown rice contains higher levels of arsenic than white rice among American populations, particularly for infants and children under age 5. The study suggests that while brown rice has nutritional benefits, its higher arsenic content may pose a risk to young children’s […]
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Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia
Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia Researchers have discovered that kaempferol, a natural antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables like kale and berries, may help slow ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and dementia by supporting nerve cell health. The compound has been shown to improve energy production, reduce muscle atrophy, and ease stress […]
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Maltreatment in childhood tied to opioid use later in life
Maltreatment in childhood tied to opioid use later in life Child maltreatment in childhood has been linked to opioid use later in life, according to a new study. The study found that child maltreatment was directly associated with opioid use across nine out of eleven studies, which varied in their measurement methods and definitions. The […]
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‘Factory’ implant shows promise for fighting several cancers
‘Factory’ implant shows promise for fighting several cancers Researchers have developed an implantable “factory” that produces cytokines to trigger potent immune responses against various cancers, including metastatic melanoma and pancreatic tumors. The IL-12 cytokine factory successfully recruits specialized immune cells called precursor exhausted T cells (Tpex cells), leading to a large population of tumor-targeting T […]
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Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA
Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA The Supreme Court case Braidwood v. Biden may impact the free coverage of preventive care services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including PrEP, contraception, and other essential health benefits. If the court […]
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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has been spreading in birds and cattle, infecting 70 Americans and causing two deaths as of April 8, 2025. The risk to people from bird flu is currently low, but experts are concerned that the […]
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Pennsylvania may be short 20,000 nurses by 2026
Pennsylvania may be short 20,000 nurses by 2026 Pennsylvania may face a shortage of 20,000 registered nurses by 2026 due to education bottlenecks, burnout, and an aging workforce. The nursing shortage in Pennsylvania affects not only hospitals but also long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, leading to delayed care and reduced quality […]
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How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad
How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a dynamic crisis response team that has produced highly trained public health experts over its 74-year history, mobilizing domestically and internationally to help curb disease outbreaks. The EIS was founded in 1951 as a two-year fellowship […]
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Are twins allergic to the same things?
Are twins allergic to the same things? Twins are more likely to share allergies due to their shared genetics and growing up together. Allergies are caused by a combination of someone’s genes and the environment they live in, making it possible for twins to develop similar allergies. Research has shown that identical twins are more […]
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Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships
Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships Pornography use has been linked to lasting harm to the brain and relationships, including reduced gray matter in the reward system, desensitization, and increased cravings for more extreme content. Research suggests that problematic pornography use […]
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Microneedle patches could speed up diabetic wound healing
Microneedle patches could speed up diabetic wound healing Microneedle patches have been developed to accelerate diabetic wound healing by preserving growth factors and removing inflammatory compounds. The technology uses microneedles to deliver growth factors directly into wounds, increasing their production within the wound itself, and also extracts undesirable pro-inflammatory proteins and immune cells from the […]
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Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment
Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment Cancer hijacks a specific brain circuit that controls motivation, leading to apathy and loss of will to engage with life in patients with late-stage cancer. The area postrema, a small brain region, acts as the […]
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Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe
Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if they live longer than Europeans in general. The wealthiest Americans still have shorter lifespans than those in northern and western Europe, despite spending more on […]
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Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help
Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help Early childhood education workers face high stress, burnout, and health disparities due to underpaid wages ($18.50 median hourly pay), limited resources, and chronic underfunding of programs. Research shows that stressed-out early childhood teachers can negatively impact child care quality, […]
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Your time in high school affects your Alzheimer’s risk
Your time in high school affects your Alzheimer’s risk A new study reveals that high school contexts, opportunities, and outcomes play a significant role in shaping midlife cognition, even among individuals with the same completed degrees. The quality of one’s high school experience, not just degree attainment, affects brain health decades later, according to lead […]
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Fire smoke tied to thousands of premature deaths in 2017 alone
Fire smoke tied to thousands of premature deaths in 2017 alone A new study estimates that fire smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns caused $200 billion in health damages in 2017, associated with 20,000 premature deaths. Senior citizens were disproportionately harmed, while Native American and Black communities experienced the greatest damages per capita, highlighting systemic […]
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C. diff spreads in hospitals way more than previously thought
C. diff spreads in hospitals way more than previously thought Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, commonly known as C. diff, spreads more widely within hospitals than previously thought, according to a new study. The bacteria can survive for long periods outside the body and can be transferred from surface to patient or vice versa, leading […]
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