DNA doesn’t just carry information in its sequence; fleeting alternative folds like i‑DNA can act as switches for cancer‑linked genes and may become new drug targets.
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Cancer may have a newly discovered weak point hidden in the…
Category: 5. Health
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The more you fear aging, the faster your body may age
Feeling anxious about getting older, especially worrying about declining health, may do more than weigh on the mind. New research from NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that these fears could be linked to faster aging at the cellular…
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Popular acid reflux medication linked to anemia and bone loss
Researchers in Brazil have found new evidence that extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb important nutrients. The study was conducted by scientists at the Federal University of São Paulo…
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PFAS found in most americans linked to rapid biological aging
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called ‘forever chemicals’, include thousands of manmade compounds used in non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing, fire-fighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their…
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Study finds vegetarians over 80 less likely to reach 100
A recent study suggests that older adults who avoid meat may be somewhat less likely to reach age 100 than those who eat it. However, the findings are more complex than they first appear and should not be taken as a simple verdict against plant…
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Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging and reduce inflammation
A shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a painful rash. New research from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests it could also be associated with slower biological aging in older adults.
Scientists analyzed information from the…
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Massive review suggests exercise may do little for osteoarthritis pain
A sweeping (umbrella) systematic review and pooled analysis published in the open access journal RMD Open suggests that exercise therapy may provide only minimal and short lived relief from osteoarthritis symptoms. In some cases, the benefits may…
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Bird Flu Is Back. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Experts are rushing to figure out how to contain and prevent spread of the virus.
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Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania convened a crisis response meeting this week to address a massive avian influenza outbreak in the state. Per state…
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Trump Touts Care Affordability, Omits Largest Cost Drivers — Hospitals
Rising health care costs have made affordability a high-profile public and political issue.
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With health care affordability an increasingly high-profile issue, President Trump’s State of the Union address aimed plenty of…
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This Looming Drug Development Gap Could Impact Patients' Health
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cheaper biologic drugs, Novo Nordisk’s $2 billion next-gen obesity drug deal, new ways of fighting cancer, and more.
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