In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the shooting at the CDC, longevity drugs for dogs (and maybe eventually people too), Strand Therapeutics’ programmable mRNA for fighting cancer, Tahoe Therapeutics’ AI models of living…
Category: 5. Health
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The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30%
A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in the cancer battle, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
ECU PhD student Mr Francesco Bettariga found that a single bout of exercise…
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Blood pressure cuff errors may be missing 30% of hypertension cases
Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the top risk factor for premature…
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An Unexpected Clue To How Metformin, The World’s Top Diabetes Drug, Works
Metformin is an unassuming hero of modern medicine. For more than sixty years, this humble pill has been a mainstay of diabetes care, helping millions of people manage their blood sugar. It lowers blood sugar, improves cholesterol, modestly…
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COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also face a question that’s more complicated than…
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Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic – a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
The July 4 floods in Kerr County, Texas, sent shockwaves across the country. Now that most of the victims’ burials are over, the weight of grief is just beginning for loved ones left behind. It’s the daily devastation of an upended world…
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More Evidence Your Doctor’s Working Harder Than Ever
Physician productivity continues to rise as doctors see heavier workloads in part due to a shortage of medical care providers and an influx of patients following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest evidence of this trend is a report from…
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The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis
Science News
from research organizations
- Date:
- August 12, 2025
- Source:
- Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Summary:
- THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years,…
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Stopping menopausal hormones may require more bone monitoring
Women who have just stopped menopausal hormone therapy might have a small increased risk of bone fractures compared with those who never took these medications.
A review of women’s health records revealed an association between an…
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A New Chapter For Diabetes—and Regenerative Medicine
Mouse pancreatic islet visualised using immunofluorescent microscopy. — Colours: red = insulin antibody, blue = DAPI = nuclei, green unspecific anti-mouse secondary antibody (stains mostly intercellular matrix) Dimension: real width 326µm…
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