Eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may significantly reduce cholesterol, according to a clinical trial from the University of Bonn published in Nature Communications. The study focused on people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of…
Category: 5. Health
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New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease
Researchers have uncovered a promising new treatment target for a severe autoimmune brain disorder. The finding could help drive the development of more precise therapies for a condition caused by the immune system attacking a critical brain…
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The Curious Case Of Rome’s Unbreakable Concrete
Hot-mixed Roman concrete used quicklime “healing” clasts that seal cracks over time, explaining Pompeii’s long‑lasting structures and inspiring tougher, lower‑carbon concretes today.
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Millions Are Overdue For Colon Cancer Screening. Cologuard Can Help
Dr. Paul Limburg, gastroenterologist, speaks on a non-invasive testing of colorectal cancer using Cologuard.
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Thinking About IV Hydration At A Nearby Medical Spa? Think Again
Medical spas offer IV hydration therapies with no known benefits and potentially serious harms
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Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up
Since nursing contract negotiations heated up in January 2026 at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh and at UPMC Altoona, the debate shifted from standard wage disputes to a more fundamental question of patient safety: the…
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Scientists discover hidden sugar layer behind psoriasis
Scientists have uncovered new details about how certain sugars help immune cells enter the skin during psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease. These sugars, known as glycans, appear to play a more active role in guiding immune cells than…
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Novo Nordisk Inks A $2.1 Billion Deal To Develop Next Generation Obesity Pills
The Danish drugmaker is collaborating with Vivtex, cofounded by billionaire Robert Langer, to quickly iterate oral versions of successors to Ozempic and Wegovy.
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New brain stimulation approach could treat depression in just 5 days
For many people living with depression, standard antidepressant medications do not bring enough relief. In those cases, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has become an important alternative. This noninvasive therapy uses magnetic pulses to…
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Microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, study reveals
A new study has found tiny plastic particles in nine out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Researchers also discovered that these microplastics were present at higher concentrations in cancerous tumors than in nearby noncancerous prostate…
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