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Even "failed" diets deliver lasting metabolic gifts.
Yo-yo dieting might not be all bad! New research suggests repeated weight loss and regain could actually offer lasting metabolic benefits.
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The "wrong" way to poop just got a joyful rewrite.
Ever wondered if your bathroom habits are normal? Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, tackles all your unspoken questions about gut health in her new book.
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From prescription to pharmacy shelf: Researchers validate easier access to abortion medication.
Medication abortion pills are safe for OTC sale, new JAMA research confirms. But political hurdles mean pharmacy access isn't happening soon.
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Heart and brain health now share a unified care plan.
Heart and brain health are finally linked! New 2026 guidelines offer 11 recommendations for simultaneous treatment, advising AFib patients be screened for cognitive decline and CAD patients for depression.
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A new gel delivers oxygen to chronic wounds, offering hope for millions.
Chronic wounds often fail to heal due to low oxygen. A new oxygen-delivering gel could revolutionize treatment, providing sustained healing by directly targeting this hypoxia.
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A Rwandan nurse delivers health to remote forest villages, one song at a time.
Music draws villagers to a makeshift clinic in the Central African Republic. Nurse Alphonsine Colombe Irahali travels deep into forests, bringing vital care to remote communities.
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The quiet way AI could soon listen for early cancer signs.
Your voice holds secrets. New research reveals hidden vocal patterns could be early indicators of disease, transforming healthcare.
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The muscle pain mystery of statins finally reveals its secrets.
Statins cause muscle pain for some. A newly discovered hidden effect on muscle cells may finally explain why certain patients can't tolerate these life-saving drugs.
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New treatments offer real relief for migraine.
Migraine isn't "just a headache." It's a debilitating neurological condition affecting 15% of people worldwide, causing severe pain, nausea, and sensory overload.
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The quiet truth about HIV: We're closer than you think.
HIV has killed over 44 million since 1981, infecting 1.3 million more in 2024. Once a death sentence, a remarkable shift has occurred: deaths are down 70%, and 30 million now manage it with treatment.
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This 8-year-old's dance moves just rewrote the end-of-treatment celebration.
Hearing "cancer" is terrifying, especially for a parent. While childhood cancer presents immense challenges, medical advances make many cases manageable. After treatment, patients ring a bell to celebrate remission.
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Could a common weight loss drug also brighten mental health for many?
GLP-1 drugs might do more than manage weight. A new study suggests these medications could significantly lower risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use.
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Parents can breathe easier about infant pain relief.
Good news for parents! A major study offers reassuring early findings, challenging previous concerns about common infant painkillers.
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Your own sweat may quietly protect you from the flu.
A natural peptide could be a silent weapon against the flu. It interferes with the virus's critical first steps, potentially stopping infection before it even starts.
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A single shot helps children born deaf hear the world in weeks.
Born deaf? A new gene therapy is giving people the chance to hear, often within weeks. A single injection delivers a key hearing gene directly into the inner ear.
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The quiet win against air pollution deaths you likely missed.
Air pollution vulnerability reductions since 1990 saved 1.7 million lives in 2019. Particle pollution improved in 139 countries, with Europe and North America seeing the biggest gains.
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This simple nose swab could reveal Alzheimer's years early.
A simple nasal swab could unlock Alzheimer's earliest biological secrets. This unexpected window offers a new way to detect the disease's first signals.
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Dame Deborah James' fund now fuels £20 million in cancer research.
Prince William hails the Bowelbabe fund's £20m milestone! Dame Deborah James launched it in 2022 to support Cancer Research UK.
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From constant allergies to MasterChef: A baker's plant-based triumph.
For years, Priya Vijan battled severe allergies, waking up sneezing with chest congestion, sinusitis, and migraines. She took antihistamines almost daily for a decade.
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The quiet midlife factor linked to less tau protein in the brain years later.
Midlife vitamin D levels could quietly be safeguarding your brain. New research suggests it may significantly lower your dementia risk years later.
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Imagine a morning without the early shift drag.
Millions work before dawn, but their brains aren't ready. A new trial shows solriamfetol significantly boosts alertness in early-morning shift workers with shift work disorder.
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Are UK cancer deaths actually receding?
UK cancer deaths hit a record low of 247 per 100,000 people (2022-2024), a sharp drop from 355 in 1989. This historic decline is largely due to successful screening and the HPV vaccine.
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From bland and processed to fresh and vibrant: Hospitals rethink patient plates.
Trump administration pushes hospitals to ditch ultra-processed foods and high-sugar items. New guidelines mandate patient meals focus on fruits, veggies, and lean proteins for better health.
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MIT's secret to reanimating organs? Reprogramming muscles.
Imagine reanimating body parts disconnected from the brain—like a paralyzed bladder or intestines halted by Crohn's. MIT research unveils a future where technology restores function and sensation.
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Today's Hope-Up: The Ocean Got a New Name, New Friends, and a New Treaty
From new ocean treaties to rhinos returning home, today's news highlights quiet, determined progress across conservation and innovation. Even robots are getting more sensitive.
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Nigeria's quiet mental health push offers a brighter tomorrow.
20% of Nigerians battle mental illness, yet counselor Sa’adatu Adamu sees a healthcare system failing to meet their needs.
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A daily coffee ritual might keep minds sharper for years to come.
Want to protect your brain? Just 2-3 cups of coffee daily may reduce dementia risk. More caffeine won't help, and could even hurt.
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Imagine your spices working hundreds of times harder against inflammation.
Your food isn't just tasty—it's a secret weapon! Researchers found common ingredients supercharge each other's anti-inflammatory power inside immune cells.
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Just ten minutes of an ancient practice helps people lower their blood pressure.
A traditional Chinese practice could lower blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking or medication. This mind-body exercise combines slow movements, breathing, and meditative focus.
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A student's podcast just reached 10,000 listeners, redefining mental health stories.
Vargas Arango uses sound effects, echoes, and voice manipulation to craft immersive soundscapes, drawing listeners into his world.
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Older adults see a subtle slowdown in biological aging markers.
Want to slow aging? A clinical trial reveals daily multivitamin–multimineral supplements slightly decelerate DNA-based biological aging markers in older adults.
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Manchester scientists uncover a genetic clue for childhood epilepsy.
Millions globally carry a faulty gene causing severe epilepsy. New research offers hope for children battling this devastating disorder.
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Vision loss: Scientists find the switch to protect precious cone cells.
Scientists found molecules protecting eye cone cells from degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. This uncovers new drug targets and potentially harmful compounds.
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Could a few habits unlock a younger brain, even at 80?
Want to stay sharp and healthy as you age? Meet "SuperAgers"—a unique group defying typical aging, maintaining peak cognitive and physical function well into their later years.
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A simple shot helps damaged hearts rebuild themselves.
The heart can't heal itself—a major cardiology challenge. Now, a new RNA-based therapy offers hope, aiming to regenerate heart tissue after injury.
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Antonio Banderas finds his happiest role after a health scare.
A near-fatal heart attack transformed Antonio Banderas's life. Nine years later, the five-time Golden Globe nominee reveals he's "never been so happy," embracing life in his native Spain.
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The Alzheimer's drug side effect? Scientists found a quiet signal in the blood.
An invisible immune signature could predict who suffers side effects from Alzheimer's therapy, quietly determining patient outcomes.
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A single blood test predicts dementia risk up to 25 years early.
One blood marker could quietly signal dementia risk decades before symptoms appear.
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From lonely care to shared wisdom: Her guide helps families navigate dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association calls Kenya's Wambūi Karanja "one to watch." Her father's condition inspired a caregiving training program for families.
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The surprising shield protecting newborns from COVID? Mom's pregnancy shot.
Pregnant? A 3-year Norwegian study in Pediatrics found a clear benefit for your baby when you get a COVID vaccine.
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