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For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to 'shut up and listen'

NPR Health

The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.

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Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) Training, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

The Cofounder

This summer, the Mailman School of Public Health is holding 30 summer SHARP trainings that will be offered in-person, livestream virtual, or hybrid (in-person and livestream virtual). The format of each training is different, but all are live courses (not self-paced, pre-recorded).

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Aging isn’t just in your genes—your environment plays a bigger role, study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

Study explores the relative contributions of genetics and environmental factors to aging and premature mortality. It highlights how the exposomelifetime environmental exposuresshapes disease risks, with socioeconomic status, smoking, and lifestyle choices emerging as key aging determinants.

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Health Ministry bars export of unapproved drug combination

The Hindu

Health Ministry halts Aveo Pharmaceuticals' unapproved drug exports to West Africa, taking regulatory actions to prevent further distribution.

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Can red ginseng prevent diabetes? New research uncovers its potential

News Medical Health Sciences

Red ginseng extract powder significantly improved glycemic control in prediabetic Korean adults over 12 weeks without adverse effects. The findings suggest its potential role in diabetes prevention, though larger studies are needed.

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PM Modi nominates Omar Abdullah, Anand Mahindra, Mohanlal for campaign against obesity

The Hindu

Bhojpuri singer-actor Nirahua, shooting champion Manu Bhaker, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, actor R. Madhavan, singer Shreya Ghoshal and philanthropist and MP Sudha Murty are the other personalities nominated by PM Modi to help fight obesity.

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Engineering medicine: The future of CAR-T and CRISPR technologies 

The Hindu

There is no doubt that CRISPR and CAR-T cell therapy are breakthroughs in the medical field. But because they are still in their initial stages, they come with a million-dollar price tag. What does the future hold for such emerging trends that interweave different fields to pave the way for improving peoples lives, if the outcomes are but accessible to a handful?

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Most plant-based restaurant meals are unhealthy, study finds

News Medical Health Sciences

Many vegan and vegetarian restaurant meals contain unhealthy ingredients like refined grains, saturated fats, and fried foods, with OMNI restaurants offering fewer healthful options than VEG eateries. Researchers urge increased nutritional transparency to help consumers make informed choices.

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Maternal and Fetal Implications of Oropouche Fever, Espírito Santo State, Brazil, 2024

Preventing Chronic Disease

Oropouche Fever, Esprito Santo, Brazil, 2024

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Various Full Time Positions, China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study at Wuhan University

The Cofounder

The China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) is a large-scale interdisciplinary research project jointly led by Wuhan University and Peking University. CHARLS provides highquality microdata representing households and individuals aged 45 and above in China. The sample covers over 10,000 households from 150 districts and counties, as well as 450 village-level units nationwide.

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Data Analytics Can Help with REIT Investing

Smart Data Collective

Smart real estate investing starts with dataanalyze trends, minimize risks, and maximize returns with advanced analytics.

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Your home is full of mold, but daycares are teeming with yeast—here’s why

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers found that daycares have a higher abundance of yeasts, while private houses contain more spore-producing molds, with occupant density and ventilation playing key roles in fungal distribution.

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How does space travel affect astronaut health?

The Hindu

Space travel poses numerous physiological challenges, including radiation exposure, bone density loss, and psychological stress for astronauts.

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Frequent takeaway food and low exercise levels linked to higher anxiety and depression

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers examine how food choices and different levels of physical activity may impact the risk of depression and anxiety among university students.

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Production, export of pain relief drugs halted over reports of opioid crisis in West Africa

The Hindu

The Drugs Controller General of India has asked the drug control authorities of States and Union Territories to withdraw all export NOCs and permission to manufacture all combinations of tapentadol and carisoprodol

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Venom is everywhere: Study examines hidden toxin delivery systems across life forms

News Medical Health Sciences

Forget snakes and spidersa new review details venomous plants, fungi, and even bacteria, proving that nature's deadliest secret weapon is more widespread than we ever imagined.

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Emerging Trends in Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, Japan

Preventing Chronic Disease

Emerging Trends in Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, Japan

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Why over 5 billion people still lack access to life-saving medical oxygen

News Medical Health Sciences

The Lancet Global Health Commission highlights severe inequities in medical oxygen access, urging systemic reforms to ensure universal availability and affordability.

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NIMS Medical Genetics Department: A beacon of hope for rare disease patients

The Hindu

The department treats a spectrum of rare conditions, including Gaucher Disease, Homocystinuria, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Methylmalonic Acidemia, Wilson Disease, Phenylketonuria, and Pompe Disease, among others

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Future food oil choices could determine the fate of global forests

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers reveal that meeting 2050s vegetable oil demand could drive up to 148 million hectares of deforestation and 1525 Mt CO2 emissions, questioning the sustainability of palm oil alternatives.

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Efficacy and Safety of 4-Month Rifapentine-Based Tuberculosis Treatments in Persons with Diabetes

Preventing Chronic Disease

Unfavorable outcomes were fewer and safety was similar among participants with diabetes receiving rifapentine/moxifloxacin compared with controls.

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Understanding the health risks of childhood hypertension

News Medical Health Sciences

High blood pressure (BP) isn't just an adult problem - it's a lifelong condition that can start in childhood, yet it receives little attention in younger populations.

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Themes of Holism and Reductionism in the Quest for the Cause of Tuberculosis

Preventing Chronic Disease

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Study unravels the complex interplay of the UPS in cancer development and treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

A new review published in Genes & Diseases explores the pivotal role of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in regulating the tumor microenvironment (TME) and driving cancer progression. The study provides novel insights into how ubiquitination and deubiquitination impact tumor cells, immune responses, and potential therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.

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Diphtheria Outbreak among Persons Experiencing Homelessness, 2023, Linked to 2022 Diphtheria Outbreak, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Preventing Chronic Disease

Diphtheria among Persons Experiencing Homelessness

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High GATA6 expression predicts improved outcomes in pancreatic cancer

News Medical Health Sciences

This new review article highlights the crucial role of GATA6, a transcription factor, in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). The article explores GATA6's dual role in cancer progression and its potential as a biomarker and treatment target.

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Integrating livestock and aquatic plant towards mitigating antibiotic resistance transmission from swine wastewater

NPJ Clean Water

npj Clean Water, Published online: 24 February 2025; doi:10.

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Opioid-sparing anesthesia reduces opioid-related adverse events in cardiac surgery

News Medical Health Sciences

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Mounting evidence indicates that opioid-sparing anesthesia (OSA) decreases opioid-related adverse events. This article examines whether OSA might improve initial recovery after cardiac surgery.

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Weekly Health Quiz: Ozempic Dangers, PUFA Risks and Butyrate Production

Mercola

1 What is the recommended approach to increasing butyrate production based on your gut health? Increase fiber intake immediately, regardless of gut health If your gut is healthy, eat fiber-rich foods; if compromised, start with whole fruits and white rice While fiber promotes butyrate production, it is only beneficial if your gut is healthy. If your gut is compromised, start the transition to other, increasingly more complex carb sources, starting with whole fruits and white rice.

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Exploring the link between cholestasis and depression

News Medical Health Sciences

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The prevalence of depressive-like behavior is significantly higher in patients with cholestatic liver disease, leading to a notable reduction in the quality of life.

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APE Opportunity, Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education

The Cofounder

This APE opportunity for the summer of 2025 offers the chance to collaborate on a project with the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the cancer burden in Georgia through research, education, and advocacy.

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Unveiling the role of FAM20C in disease and cancer treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

A new review published in Genes & Diseases explores the multifaceted role of FAM20C, a Golgi protein kinase, in disease progression.

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Skills Builder Workshops, the Hatchery

The Cofounder

The Hatchery is hosting a series of skills builder workshops that are open to all students regardless of academic concentration.

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Former FDA chief ‘very concerned’ about Texas measles outbreak spreading

The Hill

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he is very concerned about the measles outbreak in Texas spreading. Gottlieb joined CBS News's "Face the Nation on Sunday, where he was asked by host Margaret Brennan about the outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas, which has left many children infected. He noted that he believes it will spread.

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