A newly discovered bacterial weapon against fungi can kill even drug-resistant strains, raising hopes for a new antifungal drug.
Fungal infections have been spreading rapidly and widely in recent years, fueled in part by climate…
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As A Measles Outbreak Spikes, NIH Cuts Funding On Vaccine Hesitancy
Bethesda, MD, U.S.: Exterior view of the main building of the National Institutes of Health. The NIH … More
A measles…
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10 Science-Backed Habits That (Actually) Improve Your Appearance
Science-based wellness habits are linked to improved measures of appearance including improved skin … More
When most people hear “wellness habits,” they think of things you can do to make you feel…
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Vitamin A And Its Role In Treating Measles
RAFAH REFUGEE CAMP, GAZA STRIP – JULY 4: A Palestinian child is vaccinated against measles and … More
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Will RFK Jr.’s Policies Help Or Harm?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC. (Photo by … More
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has never been afraid to challenge conventional wisdom— sometimes acting…
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Florida Blue CEO To Retire From Fast-Growing Health Insurer
Patrick Geraghty, president and chief executive officer of GuideWell Inc. and Florida Blue, will … More
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Clinical trial unearths hidden hypertension with automated searches of health records
A new study from investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that clues about hypertension may be buried in electronic health records (EHR). Using natural language processing, a form of artificial intelligence, researchers identified patients who…
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New flexible hydrogel could improve drug delivery for post-traumatic osteoarthritis treatment
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition. Although emerging therapies have shown promise in…
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Patient navigators improve colonoscopy rates after abnormal stool tests, study shows
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that patients are more likely to get colonoscopies following abnormal stool test results if patient navigators assist them through the process.
The paper, published in the Annals of Internal…
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New study validates lower limits of human heat tolerance
A study from the University of Ottawa’s Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) has confirmed that the limits for human thermoregulation — our ability to maintain a stable body temperature in extreme heat — are lower than…
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