Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a valuable model for studying the condition in humans, a study says.
Scientists discovered a build-up of the toxic protein amyloid-beta in the…
Category: 5. Health
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Injectable “skin in a syringe” could heal burns without scars
Researchers have created what could be called “skin in a syringe.” The gel containing live cells can be 3D printed into a skin transplant, as shown in a study conducted on mice. This technology may lead to new ways to treat burns and severe…
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Is The Virus Causing ‘Zombie Rabbits’ A Threat To Humans?
Eastern Cottontail rabbit, infected with the papilloma virus (CRPV), or Shope papilloma virus
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Residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, have been startled by an unusual sight: rabbits with black, tentacle-like…
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Rebalancing Pharmaceutical Pricing Without Sacrificing Innovation
Medications are stored on shelves at a pharmacy on May 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
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Two weeks ago, President Trump sent letters to 17 leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, giving them 60…
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Defend Public Health Releases Alternative To RFK Jr.’s “MAHA” Agenda
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 22: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about a new Make America Healthy Again Commission report in the East Room of the White House on May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. The commission, which is…
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Shooting At The CDC Highlights The Perils Of Health Misinformation
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the shooting at the CDC, longevity drugs for dogs (and maybe eventually people too), Strand Therapeutics’ programmable mRNA for fighting cancer, Tahoe Therapeutics’ AI models of living…
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The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30%
A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in the cancer battle, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
ECU PhD student Mr Francesco Bettariga found that a single bout of exercise…
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Blood pressure cuff errors may be missing 30% of hypertension cases
Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the top risk factor for premature…
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An Unexpected Clue To How Metformin, The World’s Top Diabetes Drug, Works
Metformin is an unassuming hero of modern medicine. For more than sixty years, this humble pill has been a mainstay of diabetes care, helping millions of people manage their blood sugar. It lowers blood sugar, improves cholesterol, modestly…
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COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also face a question that’s more complicated than…
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