Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a biological repair process that could eventually lead to new treatments for spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. The findings, published in Nature, reveal…
Category: 5. Health
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The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that are honed…
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Startup Organotics Fast Tracks Personalized Brain Drug Trials
Organotics, a brain organoid startup, uses AI and patient-derived brain models to fast-track personalized medicine for autism and reduce psychiatric drug failure.
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Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
Tiny plastic fragments known as microplastics and nanoplastics have spread across the planet. They have been found in deep ocean waters, farmland soils, wildlife, and even inside the human body. Despite their widespread presence, researchers…
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This vegan diet cut insulin use by nearly 30% in type 1 diabetes
A low-fat vegan diet that does not restrict calories or carbohydrates may help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin and lower their insulin expenses. The findings come from new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible…
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The exact speed that makes an AI prosthetic arm feel like your own
As artificial intelligence powered prosthetic arms become more common, understanding how people respond to them will be essential. Acceptance depends not only on how well these devices function, but also on how natural they feel. In this study,…
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Scientists discover hidden trigger behind achilles pain and tennis elbow
Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow, swimmer’s shoulder, and jumper’s knee affect both young athletes and older adults. These painful conditions develop when tendons are pushed beyond their limits and repeatedly strained.
“Tendons are…
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease…
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, James Van Der Beek’s death reminds – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease…
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New Study Looks At Young Adolescents Who Own Smartphones
A recent study analyzed the likelihood of young children receiving their owns smartphone, often before fourth grade.
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