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Why a careful trial for puberty blockers could protect young lives.
Dr. Hilary Cass is "absolutely convinced" a puberty blocker trial will prevent harm to children. Not doing it risks more damage.
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Rethink fertility: Scientists reveal a surprising benefit.
Sperm may age faster than assumed, impacting fertility. Shorter abstinence could improve outcomes.
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Could psychedelics help healthy brains stay sharp into old age?
Healthy seniors are about to trip on psilocybin! An audacious trial will test if the psychedelic, active ingredient in magic mushrooms, increases brain plasticity and protects against aging.
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Expect clearer skin and stronger joints: A new study validates collagen's promise.
Collagen supplements: hype or help? They might improve skin, joints, and muscles, but current evidence is uneven and limited.
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Doctors once prescribed pills; now they prescribe movement.
Unlock better health with movement. New research reveals even modest physical activity profoundly impacts well-being and disease outcomes.
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Aging's old story just got a rewrite: Many older adults grow stronger, sharper.
Aging isn't a one-way street to decline. A Yale study found nearly half of adults over 65 actually improved physically, mentally, or both, challenging common myths about getting older.
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Is prostate cancer's grip finally loosening for Jeremy Clarkson?
Jeremy Clarkson revealed his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on Clarkson's Farm. Now, he's in remission from prostate cancer.
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Missouri restores abortion pill access.
Missouri abortion restrictions? Struck down! A judge ruled they violated a 2024 constitutional amendment, paving the way for significant changes.
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Exercise strengthens cancer defenses.
Aging muscles might fuel cancer. Scientists found older muscles release fewer protective signals via tiny vesicles, weakening tumor suppression. Exercise can restore this crucial defense.
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The simple kale trick quietly transforming meals, according to doctors.
Singer-songwriter Aïcha Fall makes kale a non-negotiable in every meal. This fiber, potassium, and vitamin-rich green became essential after her 2022 autoimmune diagnosis.
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The quiet truth about why swimming brightens your heart more than a run.
Want a fitter heart? Swimming rivals running for fitness, but new research shows it delivers superior heart growth and molecular benefits, potentially boosting cardiovascular health more.
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Older adults are finding a brighter memory with daily Vitamin C.
Low vitamin C? Your brain might be shrinking. New research links lower vitamin C levels to reduced brain volume and weaker neural connections in older adults.
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A new DNA test delivers answers for rare disease mysteries.
New DNA test revolutionizes rare disease diagnosis. It replaces multiple tests, becoming the global standard for genetic diagnostics.
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Adults over 50 may soon get a new flu vaccine.
Get ready for a flu shot revolution! The FDA advisory committee recommends a new vaccine using the same mRNA tech as the COVID-19 shot.
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The unexpected benefit of a weight loss drug: stronger bones.
Semaglutide for type 2 diabetes? Expect more weight loss and a surprising 15% lower fracture risk. This drug might offer an unexpected bone health benefit.
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A simple saliva test now reveals who needs more sleep.
A single saliva sample can now detect acute sleep deprivation. This breakthrough could revolutionize road safety and high-risk professions, where sleep loss poses significant dangers.
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Breakthrough Fentanyl Vaccine Could Neutralize Designer Drugs and Prevent Overdoses
A new experimental vaccine could prevent deadly fentanyl overdoses, even against future designer drug variants.
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More patients get cancer insights.
Cambridge scientists just unlocked a "game-changing" cancer service. A new genetic testing technique, pioneered there, means more patients could get crucial diagnoses.
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The simple pill that helped 80% of patients reclaim their hair.
A new oral drug, VDPHL01, just aced clinical trials for pattern hair loss. This could be the breakthrough treatment we've been waiting for.
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The vaccine news on cervical cancer the headlines missed.
HPV vaccine saves lives! Since 2008, hundreds of women have been spared cervical cancer deaths thanks to the jab offered to school-age girls.
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From heavier steps to lighter living: how older adults are reclaiming vitality.
Semaglutide dramatically cut weight and boosted health in adults over 65, offering new hope for healthier aging.
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Could a tiny peptide finally protect brains from Parkinson's?
A natural anti-inflammatory protein fragment shows early promise in Parkinson's research. Could this be a new path to treatment?
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From slow lab tests to quick insights: A new sensor shines a light on gut health.
Gut health just got a major upgrade! Researchers created a carbon nanotube nanosensor that rapidly detects a key biomarker, Indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), promising faster, easier gut-health testing.
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Beyond weight loss: Ozempic and similar drugs reveal a hidden benefit for breast cancer risk.
Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs slash breast cancer risk by 30%! A study of over 110,000 women reveals a striking new benefit.
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From fading memories to clearer days: One woman's journey with psilocybin.
Forget "tripping." Magic mushrooms, infamous for hallucinations, are now being explored for brain diseases like Alzheimer's, according to a new report.
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Patients across England can breathe easier as doctors' strikes are called off.
Doctors called off their strike, set to begin Monday at 07:00 BST and last until Friday, after receiving a new government offer.
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Does mental sharpness truly have an age limit?
Forget declining mental sharpness! A 3-year study of 4,000 adults (19-94) proves brain health can improve at any age with just minutes of daily training.
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Could an unexpected diabetes drug help loosen addiction's grip?
GLP-1 drugs slash substance use disorder rates. Researchers found a strong link, sparking new questions about how these medications impact the brain's reward system.
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New patch helps expectant parents monitor their baby's health at home.
Monitor fetal health hands-free, long-term, and in real-time. A new soft ultrasound patch makes it possible.
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Vitamin K strengthens bones.
Unlock stronger bones! A new vitamin K pathway coordinates communication between key bone cells, promising better bone health.
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Can a simple shift ease anxiety for expecting parents?
Sleep loss during pregnancy and postpartum could be an early driver of anxiety. A new study reveals the link.
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Is the secret to a longer, healthier life just two hours in the gym?
Want to live longer? Just 90-120 minutes of strength training weekly could be your answer. A 30-year study of 147,000 people links it to lower risks of death, especially from heart and brain diseases.
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The European secret brightening America's sunscreens after 20 years.
After 20 years, the FDA finally approved a new sunscreen ingredient: bemotrizinol. This breakthrough promises more effective UV protection, ending a two-decade drought for US sun care.
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One million young people now welcome Meningitis B protection.
A million young people will receive the Meningitis B vaccine. This follows an unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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Imagine easier access to weight-loss support: Wegovy arrives as a pill.
Wegovy, the popular weight-loss drug, is coming to the UK as a daily pill. This could offer a more convenient option than weekly injections for many.
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The UK welcomes a new path for weight loss, moving beyond injections.
The UK's MHRA just approved Wegovy, the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in tablet form. Patients can soon buy it, making the UK the third country to offer this groundbreaking treatment.
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India's ASHA workers are designing the AI that helps rural mothers.
Rural India's healthcare lifeline? For 20+ years, it's been the ASHA worker. These women are the first point of contact, tracking pregnancies, newborns, and vaccinations where doctors are scarce.
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Halle Berry spotlights a new tool making gynecologist visits easier for millions.
Even Halle Berry dreads the gynecologist. The Oscar winner admitted she often skipped routine appointments due to anxiety over the speculum.
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Dungeons & Dragons helps students open up in therapy.
D&D isn't just a game anymore. Therapists are using the beloved tabletop RPG, popularized by "Stranger Things," to facilitate group therapy, tackling grief, trauma, and more through fantasy.
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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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