Neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University have identified a brain chemical that appears to drive depression and suicidal thinking in individuals who faced trauma or hardship during childhood.
The researchers found that high…
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Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall
In the wake of a measles outbreak in Canada that has infected thousands of people over the past year, an international health agency revoked the country’s measles-free status on Nov. 10, 2025.
The Pan American Health Organization, which…
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New research finds no clear link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism
An extensive review of existing studies, published in The BMJ on November 10, finds no clear evidence that using acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy increases the risk of autism or ADHD in children. The new analysis was conducted in response…
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Surprising heart study finds daily coffee may cut AFib risk by 39%
New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too quickly and irregularly, sometimes leading to stroke or heart failure.
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Vitamin D3 breakthrough halves risk of second heart attack
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City reports that a personalized vitamin D3 treatment plan for patients who have suffered a heart attack can greatly reduce their chances of another one.
In a large randomized clinical trial,…
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What ‘67’ As Dictionary.com 2025 Word Of The Year Says About Society
The 2025 Dictory.com Word of the Year is “67” or “6-7” or “six seven.” What does this term mean? Well, there are two possible explanations. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)
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Dictionary.com may have had 6-7 candidates for its…
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New Study Offers Hope For People Living With Seizures
Seizure control may take time—often a year or more—but most patients achieve it, bringing new hope for life with epilepsy.
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For millions of people living with seizures, finding the right treatment can feel like an exhausting cycle of trial…
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Counterfeit Innovation Puts Lives—and Markets—at Risk
President Donald Trump announced that his administration has reached agreements with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk that would lower the price of some GLP-1 weight loss medications. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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A hidden breathing problem may be behind chronic fatigue’s crushing exhaustion
Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves many people completely drained of energy and struggling to think clearly, and their symptoms often worsen after mental or physical exertion — a reaction known as post-exertional malaise. Researchers studying…
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AI unravels the hidden communication of gut microbes
Gut bacteria play a major role in human health, influencing everything from digestion to immunity and mood. Yet, the microbiome’s complexity is staggering. The sheer number of bacterial species and their interactions with human chemistry have…
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