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5 years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 virus keeps changing

NPR Health

The virus that causes COVID-19 continues to mutate. Scientists say that's likely to continue indefinitely, and the virus will find new ways to evade the human immune system.

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Unveiling Vitamin K’s Underrecognized Benefits for Bone Health

Mercola

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that occurs in two forms, K1 (phylloquinone), found abundantly in green leafy vegetables, and K2. Vitamin K2 has several subforms, known as menaquinones, which are designated MK-4 through MK-13. These subforms differ primarily in the length of their side chains, which affects their distribution in the body, sources in the diet and specific biological functions.

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Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

NPR Health

Utah is poised to become the first state to ban adding fluoride to public drinking water. A bill passed by the state's Republican-led legislature now awaits a signature from the GOP governor.

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Regulating cell acidity could transform autoimmune disease treatments

News Medical Health Sciences

What if treating autoimmune diseases was as simple as regulating the acidity levels of parts of patients' cells? Genetic screening may have unlocked a path for treating the severe inflammation associated with many immune diseases by regulating one protein's role in helping another protein control cell acidity, according to new research published in Cell by a team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Medical students in Alabama are learning about nutrition in the kitchen

NPR Health

Medical students in south Alabama are learning about nutrition at a cooking class in hopes they will be able to better talk to patients about what they eat.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Stability in Irradiated Raw Milk and Wastewater and on Surfaces, United States

Preventing Chronic Disease

HPAIV H5N1 Virus Stability in Milk and Wastewater

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Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers were shocked to see that bacteria's antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic particles and point to a potential outsized impact on refugees.

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All you need to know about: public health

The Hindu

Public health is a multidisciplinary field combining medicine, engineering, social sciences, and advocacy to improve community health.

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Four tiny planets found orbiting one of our nearest stars

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have revealed new evidence that there are not just one but four tiny planets circling around Barnard's Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth.

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Building compassion into the health-care structure

The Hindu

When health-care professionals practise compassion, they experience reduced stress, improved job satisfaction, and build stronger relationships with patients, essential for providing high-quality care

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Beneficial genetic changes observed in regular blood donors

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells. Understanding the differences in the mutations that accumulate in our blood stem cells as we age is important to understand how and why blood cancers develop and hopefully how to intervene before the onset of clinical symptoms.

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Study finds high rates of polypharmacy, self-medication among older adults in India

The Hindu

High prevalence of polypharmacy and unsafe self-medication among older adults in Indian urban communities, highlighting the need for interventions.

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Scientists discover new heavy-metal molecule 'berkelocene'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have discovered 'berkelocene,' the first organometallic molecule to be characterized containing the heavy element berkelium. The breakthrough disrupts long-held theories about the chemistry of the elements that follow uranium in the periodic table.

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People living near river drains are at elevated risk of developing cancer: ICMR 

The Hindu

ICMR study reveals high cancer risk near river drains; government initiatives aim to improve cancer treatment accessibility nationwide.

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Arctic sea ice loss drives drier weather over California and wetter over Spain and Portugal

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

On decadal timescales, the loss of Arctic ice favors the climate of the south-west of the United States -- and California in particular -- becoming drier on average, especially in winter. This phenomenon would also affect the climate of Spain and Portugal, favoring conditions of higher humidity in winter, although in this case the observed effect is weaker.

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Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of child behavioral disorders

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers determine how maternal cannabis use disorder during and after pregnancy impacts the childs behavior.

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Five students of school at Kalamassery in Kerala show symptoms of viral meningitis

The Hindu

Five students from St. Pauls International School in Kerala seek medical treatment for viral meningitis symptoms.

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Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

News Medical Health Sciences

A review published in Nutrients finds that ketogenic diets (KD) may offer superior benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and inflammation compared to other diets. Researchers also highlight potential mental health improvements but call for more clinical trials.

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Earth's 'dirty mirror' effect is accelerating climate change

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Cloudy areas over oceans are reflecting less sunlight to space than before.

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Integrated anti-aging strategy could reduce neurodegeneration

News Medical Health Sciences

Aging significantly impacts neurodegeneration, increasing risks for diseases like Alzheimer's. Research focuses on therapies to enhance cognitive function.

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Small, faint and 'unexpected in a lot of different ways': Astronomers make galactic discovery

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The discovery of the dwarf galaxy Andromeda XXXV --located roughly 3 million light-years away and the smallest yet found in the Andromeda system -- is forcing astronomers to rethink how galaxies evolve in different cosmic environments and survive different epochs of the universe.

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Study finds no link between Medicaid expansion and opioid misuse

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study has found that extending state Medicaid coverage did not increase the likelihood of prescription opioid or benzodiazepine misuse among people who use drugs.

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Bartonella quintana Endocarditis and Pauci-Immune Glomerulonephritis in Patient

Preventing Chronic Disease

Bartonella Endocarditis and Glomerulonephritis

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Switching from butter to plant-based oils linked to lower mortality risk

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers compare how the consumption of butter or plant-based oil impacts total and cause-specific mortality.

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Brucella suis Infection in Cardiac Implantable Device of Man Exposed to Feral Swine Meat, Florida, USA

Preventing Chronic Disease

Brucella suis Infection in Cardiac Device

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Measles cases surge in Europe amid vaccine gaps

News Medical Health Sciences

Data presented in the monthly measles and rubella update by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicate ongoing transmission of measles across a number of countries in EU/EEA, with a steep rise in cases reported during 2024.

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Super-Earths and mini-Neptunes: More Earth-like planets may exist

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy. Using advanced simulations, the researchers propose that these planets emerge from distinct rings of planetesimals, providing fresh insight into planetary evolution beyond our solar system.

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Microplastics found to promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria

News Medical Health Sciences

Microplastics-tiny shards of plastic debris-are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside our bodies at alarming rates.

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Researchers and students gather in Sproul Plaza to ‘Stand up for Science’

Berkeley Public Health

Over a thousand people crowded around UC Berkeleys Savio Steps in Sproul Plaza to protest ongoing or threatened cuts to federal research funds.

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Study paints a complex picture of student well-being at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

News Medical Health Sciences

Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) experience better mental health outcomes in several key areas compared to their peers at other institutions, while also facing distinct challenges that require attention, say University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers involved in a new report published this week.

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Gut Health’s Impact on Mental Well-Being

Mercola

Your gut, a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, plays a pivotal role in your overall health, influencing everything from your digestion to your mental well-being. This microbial community, known as your gut microbiome, is essential for maintaining homeostasis within your body. When this delicate balance is disrupted, a state called dysbiosis occurs, leading to a cascade of health issues, including inflammation and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

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Who gives better health advice - ChatGPT or Google?

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study compared four search engines and seven AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and GPT-4, to answer 150 health-related questions. Large language models outperformed search engines but showed sensitivity to prompts and risks of misinformation.

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Muscles from the printer: Silicone that moves

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers are working on artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the soft and elastic, yet powerful structures using 3D printing. One day, these could be used in medicine or robotics -- and anywhere else where things need to move at the touch of a button.

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Time of day and season affect asthma test results

News Medical Health Sciences

A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, Cambridge researchers have found.

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