A new study has identified a molecular cue that cancer cells use to exhaust the T cells responsible for destroying them, and the findings show that shutting down this signal may help restore the body’s immune defenses. The work, led by…
Category: 5. Health
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New research shows hot tubs trigger surprising health benefits saunas don’t
Hot tubs and saunas are both known for helping tired muscles relax and providing comforting warmth. However, recent research indicates that hot tubs may deliver more noticeable health benefits.
A team at the Bowerman Sports Science Center at the…
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Blocking a single protein forces cancer cells to self-destruct
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have identified how a specific form of cell death linked to the buildup of highly reactive molecules can slow the growth of lung tumors.
This type of cell death, known as ferroptosis, originally evolved as a way…
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A New More Severe Flu Variant Is Spreading In The U.S. Here’s What To Know
Influenza Virus Colorized Tem, Negative Stained. Surface Glycoproteins Are Clearly Visible. (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images)
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A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade K, is…
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Big Pharma Has Spent Nearly $150 Billion On M&A (So Far) In 2025
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the biotech deal frenzy, Recursion’s incoming CEO, the infant formula botulism outbreak, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
Merck announced last week that it would acquire…
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In animal tests, this needle-free insulin acted as fast as injections
A material that slips through skin might someday make needle-free insulin possible for people with diabetes.
In mice and mini pigs, attaching the permeating polymer to insulin and applying the resulting compound like a cream…
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Simple molecule shows remarkable Alzheimer’s reversal in rats
A research team at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in Brazil has created a new chemical compound that may offer a promising way to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Their work involved a combination of computer-based modeling (in silico),…
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Inflammation turns bone marrow into a breeding ground for disease
Every moment, the bone marrow generates millions of fresh blood and immune cells. This nonstop renewal depends on a carefully balanced relationship between hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), supportive stromal cells, and a network of immune…
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Immigrant Health Care Workers Vital Despite U.S. Immigration Policies
Three ambulances are parked in front of the emergency room at Childrens Health of Orange County. As America’s population ages, immigrants will play a significant role in providing health care to Americans, according to new research. (Allen J….
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