As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season – bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles, fever and cough.
Every year, influenza – the flu – affects millions of people. Most will experience the infection…
Category: 5. Health
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Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest.
But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such as alcohol or nicotine?
As an
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Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly…
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A sweet fix for baldness? Stevia compound boosts hair growth
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, is one of the most widespread causes of hair thinning in both men and women. While topical minoxidil is an approved therapy, its limited ability to dissolve…
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Lakers Star LeBron James Sidelined For 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly…
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A hidden “backup heater” that helps burn fat and boost metabolism
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a new way that brown fat, a type of fat that burns energy, can boost the body’s metabolism. This process allows cells to consume more fuel and generate heat,…
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How AI Is Redefining Healthcare’s Front Door
AI is reshaping how patients access health information and healthcare.
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It’s 1961. A middle-aged housewife named Mary, worn down by months of unrelenting fatigue, finally visits her family physician. He interviews and curtly examines her,…
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You’re probably eating enough protein, but maybe not the right mix
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J.J. Mathews et al. Understanding dietary protein quality: Digestible indispensable amino acid scores and beyond, The Journal of Nutrition, posted July 15, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.07.005
S.M. Forester, E.M. Reyes and…
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A Denver MD has spent 2 decades working with hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness − here’s what she fears and what gives her hope
On a recent early fall morning, hope was in short supply.
My first patient was a regular. Mr. D was a man in his 50s with diabetes. He had been living on Denver’s streets for most of the past five years, two of them with a walker in tow….
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Google Launches Gemini Enterprise, A Centralized Agent Platform
Google’s Gemini is one of the most widely used models worldwide.
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The agentic AI platform wars are at full swing, and today, Google and Google Cloud are launching Gemini Enterprise, a one-stop, full-stack platform that can…
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