Listening to music after the age of 70 appears to be associated with a meaningful reduction in dementia risk. A research team from Monash University analyzed data from more than 10,800 older adults and found that people in this age group who…
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Scientists uncover a surprising protein that heals stubborn wounds
When a routine blood test shows high levels of a protein called SerpinB3, it often alerts doctors that something is seriously wrong. Elevated SerpinB3 can be associated with difficult-to-treat cancers or severe inflammatory diseases.
SerpinB3 is…
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More And More NFL Injuries Raise Concerns About Artificial Turf
Even though the Los Angeles Rams are based in a good weather location, they play their home games on artificial turf. Here Seahawks Kenneth Walker III (9) is brought down by Rams Kamren Kinchens (26) and Kamren Curl (3) during third quarter…
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Recursion’s Incoming CEO Needs To Prove That AI Drug Development Can Pay Off
Recursion’s incoming CEO Najat Khan
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After a challenging 12 years trying to use AI to create new medicines, cofounder Chris Gibson stepped down as CEO last week. Can R&D chief and new CEO Najat Khan turn it around?
In 2014, Recursion…
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Ultra-processed foods quietly push young adults toward prediabetes
More than half of the calories people consume in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which include items such as fast food and packaged snacks that tend to contain large amounts of sodium, added sugars and unhealthy fats….
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When To See A Neurologist
Subtle changes in focus, memory, or energy can be early signs of neurological conditions—recognizing them early can make all the difference.
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If your brain doesn’t feel like it’s functioning properly, you’re not alone. Neurological…
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US Healthcare’s Biggest Problem: Overlooking The $5T Gorilla
Policymakers, business leaders and medical societies are all busy counting metrics like insurance subsidies, premiums and enrollment numbers. These details matter but they miss the larger issue: medicine’s invisible gorilla.
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In the late…
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Animals are developing the same chronic diseases as humans
Across the globe, a wide range of animals, including household pets, livestock, and marine species, are developing serious health problems such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease. These non-communicable diseases (NCDs)…
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Faith, Spirituality, And Digital Mental Health Platforms Among Gen Z
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A 2024 study in the Interactive Journal of Medical Research reviewed digital methods that were designed to promote spiritual and mental health among Gen Z. According to this study, a distinctive…
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catch
Three new Cochrane reviews report that GLP-1 drugs can lead to meaningful weight loss, although the strong involvement of pharmaceutical companies in many studies raises concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) requested these reviews to…
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