Wheat is a major source of calories, carbohydrates and protein worldwide, and its distinctive gluten proteins are what gives bread and pasta dough texture and elasticity. But it also can cause autoimmune reactions such as celiac disease, which is…
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AI could help improve early detection of interval breast cancers
A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect interval breast cancers — those that develop between routine screenings — before they become…
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Gates Foundation Opening Singapore Office To Deepen Southeast Asia Partnerships
Singapore`s business district at night.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation plans to open an office in Singapore as it seeks to deepen collaborations with governments, philanthropies and health research institutions across Southeast…
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Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm
Evolution has fostered many reproductive strategies across the spectrum of life. From dandelions to giraffes, nature finds a way.
One of those ways creates quite a bit of suffering for humans: pollen, the infamous male gametophyte of the…
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Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions
Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.
But on the flip side, some professions have…
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FDA’s Conditional Approval Plan Would Unleash Biotech Innovation
Conditional approval pathway
In a move that could dramatically reshape the landscape for rare disease treatments, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has announced plans to create a new pathway for drugs targeting rare conditions. This…
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Cutbacks Hurt Our Military Health System. Is The VA Next?
The VA provides healthcare services to millions of military veterans
On March 4, Christopher Syrek, the Chief of Staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), informed his senior colleagues of a DOGE-devised plan for large-scale…
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We’re Rebranding The Past And Calling It Progress
From social determinants of health to value-based care, many so-called “new” ideas in healthcare are … More
In healthcare, what’s often hailed as groundbreaking is, in reality, a repackaging of ideas we’ve seen…
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Next-Gen Sealant Speeds Recovery After Retinal Detachment, Study Finds
Retinal Detachment is an emergency. Symptoms may include sudden flashes of light, “floaters,” or … More
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Malaria Linked to Childhood Blood Cancer
Burkitt lymphoma, a cancer that impacts a subset of immune cells called B cells, develops most often in children and young adults. Patients with Burkitt lymphoma exhibit elevated levels of a protein called…
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