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The EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary
The EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary The EPA has announced a new plan to address “forever chemicals” (PFAS), but health advocates are skeptical due to vague details and potential delays. The agency plans to study PFAS, develop new guidelines for manufacturers, and launch efforts to detect and […]
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the US, with a recent surge correlating to a change in vaccine type and lower vaccination rates among children. The pertussis vaccine has been proven safe over the past 80 years, but its protection wanes […]
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2 new therapies can treat ulcerative colitis
2 new therapies can treat ulcerative colitis Two new therapies have been identified as promising treatments for ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine. A global study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that a drug called tulisokibart was effective in treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, with 26% […]
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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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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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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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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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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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