Tumors in the human body contain immune cells called macrophages that are naturally capable of attacking cancer. However, the tumor environment suppresses these cells, preventing them from doing their job. Researchers at KAIST have now found a…
Category: 5. Health
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A room full of flu patients and no one got sick
This year’s flu season has been especially harsh, driven in part by the rapid spread of a new variant known as subclade K. As cases rise, a newly released study offers surprising insight into how influenza spreads and how people may better…
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A daily fish oil supplement slashed serious heart risks in dialysis patients
A large international study has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement can sharply lower the risk of serious heart-related complications in people undergoing dialysis for kidney failure. The research was co-led in Australia by Monash…
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Lower U.S. Fentanyl Deaths Linked To China’s Policies, Study Says
Synthetic opioid deaths fell sharply in 2023 and 2024 after a shock to the fentanyl supply. New evidence points to precursor controls, not enforcement, as the key driver.
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New Federal Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Allow For At-Home Self Testing. Here’s Why That Matters
A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home testing could be a game-changer.
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Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk
The human gut replaces its cells faster than any other tissue in the body. Every few days, fresh cells are produced by specialized stem cells that keep the intestinal lining healthy. Over time, however, these stem cells begin to accumulate…
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health; Conventional Medicine Has Not Changed In Decades
The first time a Large Language Model engine openly takes responsibility for personal health. A transformative step for medicine.
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Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Getting a full night of sleep may play a larger role in longevity than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science University indicates that regularly getting too little sleep is linked to a shorter lifespan.
The findings were…
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Study shows young blood can slow Alzheimer’s in mice
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia worldwide and remains one of the most serious challenges facing public health systems. New findings published in the journal Aging-US suggest that substances circulating in the blood may…
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A hidden loop is powering deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is both the most common and the deadliest type of pancreatic cancer. Most treatment strategies focus on blocking a frequently mutated cancer gene known as KRAS. While this approach can work in some cases,…
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