The herpesvirus can manipulate our DNA with far more precision than previously thought.
The virus condenses and changes the shape of our genetic material to hijack the host genes needed for replication, researchers report June 19 in…
Category: 5. Health
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1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth
“He hides his smile in every school photo,” Jayden’s mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.
I first met Jayden – not his real name – as a patient at the University of Florida community dental outreach program…
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Ancient DNA reveals leprosy hit the Americas long before colonization
- Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) is thought to have originated in Eurasia: previous studies on Mycobacterium leprae, the dominant form of leprosy, suggest the disease originated in Eurasia.
- Ancient pathogen genomes from old bones: a team of…
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Spend $1, Get $3 Back From Washington: The Medicaid Funding Conundrum
Computer graphics of dollar banknotes stream flying around United States Capitol. Colorful twilight … More
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AI & Big Data Transform Patient Care
This patient, who received an older spine instrumentation technique during childhood, later … More
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Billionaire Mehta Brothers-Backed Torrent To Buy Stake In India’s JB Pharma In $1.4 Billion Deal
A JB Chemicals factory in Gujarat in western India.
Torrent Pharmaceuticals—backed by India billionaire brothers Sudhir and Samir Mehta—has agreed to buy U.S. private equity giant KKR’s stake in JB Chemicals and…
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Scientists discover ‘off switch’ enzyme that could stop heart disease and diabetes
Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels — a significant development that could lead to new treatments for diseases that affect…
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Fire smoke exposure leaves toxic metals and lasting immune changes
- Healthy adults exposed to fire smoke — which can be composed of gases, particulate matter, and toxins — showed alterations to their immune systems, including changes in the regulation of genes associated with asthma and allergies, and in…
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First Pill For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Shows Promise In Phase 3 Study
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has indicated that an estimated 26 percent of adults between … More
You could say that it’s difficult to mask the challenges that people…
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Physician Perspectives On Prior Authorization Reform
Many physicians believe prior authorization gets in the way of sound patient care. New reforms from … More
You learn a lot in medical…
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