A new experimental pill called enlicitide dramatically lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often referred to as “bad” cholesterol, by as much as 60%, according to a phase three clinical trial published in The New England…
Category: 5. Health
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New AI tool predicts cancer spread with surprising accuracy
Why do some tumors spread while others remain localized? Scientists still do not fully understand what controls a cancer cell’s ability to metastasize, but answering this question is essential for improving patient care. Researchers at the…
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50 Ways To Get Tax-Free Cash Or Benefits –And Leave The IRS Behind
From everyday perks to little-known exemptions, here are 50 ways that the U.S. tax code lets you keep more of your money.
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Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tumor-hunting cancer killers
Cancer affects millions of people worldwide each year, and treating it remains difficult because of how complex the disease can be. New findings published March 17th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Tianyu Jiang of Shandong University…
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These “forever chemicals” could be weakening kids’ bones for life
New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during early life could influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence.
PFAS are man-made chemicals…
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Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly
As men grow older, some of their cells gradually lose the Y chromosome. For a long time, scientists assumed this change would have little impact. The Y chromosome contains relatively few genes beyond those involved in male development, so its…
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Amid vaccine policy whiplash, here’s how a pediatrician talks to families
Molly O’Shea has been practicing pediatrics for 33 years. “I’ve seen it all,” she says. Her career spans the introduction of numerous vaccines, a decline in infectious diseases — and a troubling rise in vaccine…
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5 Common Tennis Injuries Of Weekend Warriors – And How To Avoid Them
Tips from top sports physicians
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GLP-1 microdosers are chasing longevity
More than 10 percent of U.S. adults take GLP-1 drugs. But not all of them are taking full doses. Around one in seven users has “microdosed” injections, a recent survey by the health tracking app Evidation found. Some take tiny…
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Healthcare AI Is Deployed Nationwide. Governance Isn’t Ready
After testifying before the Senate, one healthcare AI insider argues the real challenge isn’t the technology — it’s everything around it.
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