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For 800 million, a kidney disease drug rewrites the script.
Finerenone protects kidneys! New findings show it reduces major health risks for chronic kidney disease patients without diabetes.
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Medical scans just got a powerful 3D upgrade.
Ultrasound interpretation is tough: 2D images become 3D in a technician's mind. MIT researchers just made it easier, developing a new approach that visualizes a 3D augmented-reality image of the scanned object.
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Could a familiar medication help protect women from breast cancer?
GLP-1s are exploding in popularity, with 1 in 8 Americans now using them. These drugs don't just aid weight loss; they also lower blood pressure, reduce heart disease risk, and improve liver health.
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The heart device that helps Christian Eriksen play on
Eriksen's implanted heart device worked exactly as designed when he collapsed Sunday. Denmark's team doctor confirmed the ICD responded as it should.
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Could a new drug finally banish "Ozempic butt"?
Ozempic and Wegovy users, beware: a third of your weight loss could be muscle. Experts are now developing a new drug to combat this significant side effect.
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Epsom salt: Real uses revealed.
Epsom salt soothes sore muscles, but this magnesium sulfate mineral is also touted as a cure-all for grout and tomato plants. Are these claims fact or myth?
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From fiery discomfort to quiet calm: A simple drink helps soothe the body.
Tomato-soy juice, packed with plant compounds, changed inflammation signals in obese adults. Scientists are buzzing about these new findings.
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AI boosts Lyme test accuracy.
Rapid point-of-care tests promise faster diagnostics outside clinics. But their AI models, crucial for predictions, can "hallucinate," risking misdiagnosis.
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One mother's final gift saved five lives.
A severe asthma attack led to cardiac arrest for Cherrish Faith Rodger on May 17, 2026. Days after her 21st birthday, doctors delivered devastating news: Cherrish had no brain activity.
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How one "rogue" gene could reshape cancer treatments.
A gene that fixes DNA can turn rogue when overproduced. This repair gene, usually a hero, may have a darker side.
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Kylie Kelce celebrates the body that built four human beings.
Giving birth is temporary, but postpartum body changes are often permanent. No amount of exercise or dieting reverses them. Kylie Kelce recently opened up about her own postpartum journey.
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Tiny injectable robots could mend spinal injuries, offering new hope.
Spinal cord damage is notoriously hard to treat. Scarring blocks nerve regrowth, and nerve cells can't regenerate. But what if injectable, stem cell-infused nanorobots could help?
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Today's Hope-Up: Health Hacks, Wildcat Comebacks, and the UN's New Groove
15 stories that made today brighter
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Scientists just found a key to stopping cancer's spread.
Cancer cells with extra chromosomes hide a secret: surprising traits linked to faster, more dangerous tumors. This could reveal new indicators of disease severity.
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That "best exercise" debate? A 30-year study delivers a clear answer.
Lift weights, live longer. New research suggests weekly strength training, combined with cardio, offers the greatest longevity benefits.
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Imagine predicting Ebola outbreaks by watching forest loss.
49 dead, Ebola rages across Africa. What if we could predict outbreaks? A CDC study by Carson Telford explores forecasting Ebola's start, potentially saving countless lives.
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Could a common weight-loss drug also help prevent breast cancer?
Weight-loss drugs slash cancer risk by 30%, doctors confirm. Millions already use them for obesity, but new studies suggest a powerful role in cancer prevention and treatment.
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A new pill offers families a 70% better shield against COVID after exposure.
The US is getting its first and only oral COVID-19 PEP! Ensitrelvir's Phase III trial met FDA approval goals, promising a new defense against the virus.
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The surprising math behind a better morning after.
Want to drink less and avoid hangovers? "Zebra striping"—alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks—cuts total alcohol consumption, slows your pace, and lowers peak blood alcohol.
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Just two hours of weekly weight training can significantly extend your lifespan.
Want to live longer? New research suggests regular weight training significantly reduces your risk of early death.
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Tiny microbes may protect young brains.
Before birth, a baby's genes and gut microbes may surprisingly shape brain development. Epigenetic changes at birth influence gut microbiome development in the first year.
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Can shared experience brightens the path for cancer research?
Cancer rocked the Royal Family in 2024. King Charles and Kate Middleton both battled cancer, sharing treatment details and offering support at a Cancer Research UK event.
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From overlooked to over 100,000 invited: Prostate cancer screening expands for Black men.
Prostate cancer screening is failing many men. Experts are seeking better methods than inaccurate blood tests, especially for Black men who face higher risks.
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Doctors now have a new guide to put nutrition first.
The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, launched a new Food is Medicine Toolkit to provide clinicians and medical practitioners an evidence-based guide to improve health outcomes through nutrition interventions. “If you care about health, nutrition ...
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This monthly calendar just delivered 30 days of joy to your inbox.
June 2026: Slow down, connect, and find happiness. Kira M. Newman's calendar guides you to a more mindful month.
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New vaccines offer hope to communities facing Ebola's return.
Ebola outbreak fears are growing. IAVI, Moderna, and Oxford are racing to develop new vaccines.
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A new drug just cleared hepatitis B in 1 in 5 patients
A new drug, bepirovirsen, just achieved a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B in 19% of patients—a massive leap from the current 3% cure rate.
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A daily pill gives pancreatic cancer patients more time with loved ones.
A daily pill, daraxonrasib, doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. This breakthrough drug targets the deadliest of all major cancers.
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For chronic pain, a common depression screening tool proves accurate.
Good news for chronic pain sufferers! A new study confirms a common depression screening is accurate for you, debunking the myth it inflates scores due to shared symptoms like fatigue.
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Is the simple walk finally getting its overdue fitness upgrade?
Walk your way to better health! No equipment needed for this popular exercise that boosts heart health, improves sleep, lifts mood, and offers fresh air.
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World Health Organization hails recovery of five Ebola patients
Ebola's latest outbreak has claimed over 220 lives in just two weeks. Amidst this tragedy, five people infected with a rare, untreatable strain have miraculously recovered.
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A new jab melts away tumors for some cancer patients.
A triple-action cancer jab eradicated entire tumors in patients, hailed as "unprecedented" by doctors. This international trial offered hope to those with advanced, resistant cancer.
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Aquarium vets just gave a 6-foot moray eel a checkup.
Human checkups are simple. But imagine examining a giant, sharp-toothed eel! At the New England Aquarium, Thomas the moray eel requires a complicated, slippery process for his yearly checkup.
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Are millions of breast cancer patients saying goodbye to chemo?
Millions of breast cancer patients may safely skip chemotherapy. A new DNA test, revealed in an international trial, could screen who truly needs treatment.
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Remember the "good old days"? Smoking rates hit a new low.
US adult cigarette smoking hit an all-time low last year: just 1 in 11 adults now smoke. This significant drop comes from new government data.
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Barry Manilow sings a hopeful tune six months after his cancer diagnosis.
Barry Manilow's bronchitis was actually stage 1 lung cancer. The diagnosis shocked him and fans alike in December 2025, right in the middle of his farewell tour and Las Vegas residency.
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A few minutes of intense movement could protect your future health.
Just minutes of exercise weekly could dramatically boost your health. It's a bigger impact than most realize.
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Wisconsin's new village rethinks daily life for those with memory loss.
Memory care often feels sterile. A new model helps residents with dementia maintain quality of life and "normal" living longer, even as their illness progresses.
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This unique suicide prevention model offers stand-up comedy classes to men struggling with their mental health
Suicide is no laughing matter, but Angie Belcher's "Comedy on Referral" helps men at risk find humor in pain. Funded by an NHS grant in 2022 and backed by Rethink Mental Illness, it's transforming lives.
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David Attenborough's 10-minute secret to a century of wonder.
Sir David Attenborough turned 100 on May 8. How? A century of active fieldwork, narration, and travel across every ecosystem on Earth is incredibly rare.
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