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Murphy fears more Medicare pay cuts will kill private practice  

The Hill

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) worries that if nothing is done to curb Medicare payment cuts to physicians, doctors will no longer be able to afford to run their own private practices. Were at a crucible where if we dont fight these cuts now, if we dont get rid of them, we dont reverse them, I dont see how private practice survives, Murphy said Thursday during The Hills State of Medicare Physician Payments.

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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

NPR Health

A buyout to take the drugstore chain private would give it more flexibility to make changes to improve its business without worrying about Wall Street's reaction. (Image credit: Gene J.

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Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. He was able to grasp, move and drop objects just by imagining himself performing the actions.

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Mental health disorders are often overlooked in COPD patients

News Medical Health Sciences

Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and decreased quality of life, according to a new study.

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Study raises the possibility of a country without butterflies

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A sweeping study for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States. The results: Butterflies -- all of them -- are disappearing.

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Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists confirm fruits and vegetables reduce diabetes, heart disease risk, but highlight urgent need for clarity on cancer protection mechanisms. Sustainable water practices and targeted policy actions are crucial for wider adoption.

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Study uncovers how transposons use telomeres for survival in bacteria

News Medical Health Sciences

Transposons, or "jumping genes" DNA segments that can move from one part of the genome to another are key to bacterial evolution and the development of antibiotic resistance.

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Possible foundations of human intelligence observed for the first time

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A study has demonstrated how neurons in the human brain generate memories and establish narratives. Contrary to previous beliefs, individual neurons represent the concepts we learn, regardless of the context in which we encounter them. This allows humans, unlike other animals, to establish higher and more abstract relationships, which lays the foundation of human intelligence.

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How tobacco and cannabis affect male fertility and genetic integrity

News Medical Health Sciences

A study reveals cannabis and tobacco use harm sperm quality and DNA integrity, with cannabis causing greater damage, raising concerns for reproductive health.

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World's oldest impact crater found, rewriting Earth's ancient history

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the origins of life and how our planet was shaped. The team found evidence of a major meteorite impact 3.5 billion years ago.

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Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

News Medical Health Sciences

Ultra-processed foods disrupt gut microbiome balance, causing inflammation, reduced microbial diversity, and increased gut permeability. This microbiome imbalance contributes to chronic diseases including diabetes, IBD, cancer, and neurological disorders.

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Touchless tech: Control fabrics with a wave of your finger

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have created washable and durable magnetic field sensing electronic textiles -- thought to be the first of their kind -- which they say paves the way to transform use in clothing. This technology will allow users to interact with everyday textiles or specialized clothing by simply pointing their finger above a sensor.

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Putting away phones during meals cuts junk food intake among teens

News Medical Health Sciences

Adolescents distracted by phones or social media during meals consume significantly more ultra-processed foods and have lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Promoting mindful eating may help adolescents improve diet quality and overall health.

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How footballers' fingers and height can predict their exercise performance

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research is studying female professional footballers to find out if if it is possible to predict just how much lactate a person will produce during exercise based on the physical attributes of finger length and height.

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To patients, parents, and caregivers, proposed Medicaid cuts are a personal affront

News Medical Health Sciences

Cynthia Williams is furious with U.S. House Republicans willing to slash Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.

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Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.

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Snoring regularly? Your diabetes risk jumps if you had gestational diabetes

News Medical Health Sciences

Short sleep duration and frequent snoring significantly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with prior gestational diabetes. Regular snoring is also linked to poorer glucose metabolism biomarkers.

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Plants struggled for millions of years after the world's worst climate catastrophe

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have uncovered how plants responded to catastrophic climate changes 250 million years ago. Their findings reveal the long, drawn-out process of ecosystem recovery following one of the most extreme periods of warming in Earth's history: the 'End-Permian Event'.

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Does abstaining from social media make us happier people? Probably not

News Medical Health Sciences

This meta-analysis finds no evidence that social media abstinence boosts happiness or life satisfaction, highlighting gaps in current research on well-being.

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Harnessing the gut microbiome to halt vitiligo patches

The Hindu

Vitiligo is a chronic auto immune disorder where the bodys defence system begins to attack the pigment-producing cells and causes de-pigmented white patches on the skin.

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Diabetes changes the biology of breast cancer, study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

More than 120 million Americans suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive form of breast cancer, and TNBC patients with obesity-driven diabetes often have worse outcomes.

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When it comes to contraception, making informed, personal choices is vital: experts

The Hindu

As we approach International Womens Day on Saturday, March 8, discussions surrounding womens health often highlight reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.

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Want stable blood sugar? Go to bed earlier and sleep longer, study reveals

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers using continuous glucose monitoring uncover how your bedtime habits and sleep length directly affect your blood sugar stabilityhighlighting sleep as a powerful tool in managing diabetes risk and metabolic wellness.

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Silent suffering in the hinterland

The Hindu

Superstitions, social stigma and dearth of awareness prevent residents of Andhras interior areas from accessing effective mental healthcare; a government programme, well-designed to help such individuals, has fallen on the wayside, neglected, finds Nellore Sravani

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Vaping might cut cigarettes, but won't help smokers quit nicotine for good

News Medical Health Sciences

A large US study finds daily vaping doesn't boost long-term smoking cessation, and non-daily vaping actively reduces quit rates. E-cigarettes may prolong nicotine dependence rather than aiding smokers to quit.

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Most people do not trust healthcare systems to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Millions of people rely on AI-assisted tools every day from digital personal assistants to smart home gadgets to devices in vehicles that assist with driving and navigation.

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Maternal cannabis use linked to increased risk of behavioral problems in children

News Medical Health Sciences

Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioral problems, new Curtin University research has found.

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Rethinking menstrual care: are we sacrificing health for convenience?

The Hindu

Plastic-based pads retain heat and moisture, providing an ideal habitat for bacterial growth; chemical additives can irritate the skin, and with the knowledge that dioxins and phthalates (both found in synthetic materials) are recognised endocrine disruptors, the possibility of long-term hormonal effects has become a niggling doubt

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New clinical trial aims to optimize pain management and reduce opioid use after mastectomy

News Medical Health Sciences

A multidisciplinary team of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers is leading a new clinical trial aimed to optimize pain management and reduce the need for opioids after mastectomy procedures.

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All you need to know about: menopause

The Hindu

Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of a womans life journey.

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Research reveals genetic connection between obesity in dogs and humans

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans.

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Adaptability of some coral reef fish to rising temperatures

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have found that reef fish from the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, exhibit a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations compared to those from more thermally stable coral reefs. However, the Arabian Gulf hosts fewer fish species overall, indicating that only certain fishes can withstand rising global temperatures.

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Researchers discover why scleroderma affects women more than men

News Medical Health Sciences

Two new studies led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered key biological mechanisms driving systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma a rare and often devastating autoimmune disease that causes fibrosis (tissue hardening) and inflammation.

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Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Tropical rainforests play a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation. However, a major new study reveals that forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to keep pace with climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.

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