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A study finds cash handouts are a boon in fighting the deadliest infectious disease

NPR Health

A program in Brazil that give a monthly cash sum to families living in poverty has an unexpected and welcome result. A new study shows that it is dramatically reducing tuberculosis rates.

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New year, new norovirus outbreaks: Let’s add ‘hand washing’ to the resolution list!

Public Health Insider

If youve been following the news in recent weeks, you may have seen stories about outbreaks of norovirus a highly contagious virus that causes rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea. Its present year-round, but most outbreaks occur during November to April, when people are more regularly in close quarters indoors. The post New year, new norovirus outbreaks: Let’s add ‘hand washing’ to the resolution list!

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Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help

NPR Health

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

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HMPV alleged outbreak in China: Union Health Ministry says closely monitoring cases, no cause for concern right now

The Hindu

HMPV can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems

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The U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here's why

NPR Health

Drinking alcohol raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, according to a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. (Image credit: David J.

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Switching to e-cigarettes may ease respiratory symptoms, offering hope for smokers

News Medical Health Sciences

The study indicates that e-cigarettes might reduce smoking-related respiratory symptoms, yet further research is essential to understand long-term effects.

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Understanding Human Metapneumovirus, as cases emerge from China: Explained

The Hindu

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes mild infections similar to that caused by a common cold; children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to contracting it

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Surgeon general warns about a link between alcohol consumption and cancer

NPR Health

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about new information involving the connection between alcohol and cancer.

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The carbon in our bodies probably left the galaxy and came back on cosmic 'conveyer belt'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists recently discovered that the giant 'conveyer belt' currents that push star-forged material out of our galaxy and pull it back in can also transport carbon atoms. That means that a good deal of the carbon here on Earth, including the carbon in our bodies, likely left the galaxy at some point!

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What are the rules with regard to pharma companies giving ‘gifts’ to doctors in India?

The Hindu

A pharmaceutical company was recently found guilty of violating the code for pharmaceutical practices. What does this code say? How are healthcare professionals and drug companies regulated under it?

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Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Researchers drew this conclusion after studying proteins from blood samples taken from over 42,000 adults recruited to the UK Biobank.

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A new blood test for endometriosis

News Medical Health Sciences

Australian researchers develop novel test to diagnose debilitating condition affecting one in nine Australian women and girls.

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Breakthrough for 'smart cell' design

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research could revolutionize therapies for complex conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer.

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People find medical test results hard to understand, increasing overall worry

Science Daily - Public Health

In April 2021, a provision in the 21st Century Cures act took effect which required that all medical test results be released to a patient's electronic medical record as soon as they become available. As a result of this newer law, many patients are seeing and reading their test results even before their doctor has. The problem is that many medical reports aren't written with patients in mind.

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Some bacteria evolve like clockwork with the seasons

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Each year, most species of bacteria in a Wisconsin lake rapidly evolved, apparently in response to dramatically changing seasons, and then evolved back.

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Can nicotine improve cognitive function and inflammation in people with HIV?

News Medical Health Sciences

Research indicates smoking may improve cognitive control in HIV-positive individuals by lowering brain inflammation, highlighting nicotine's potential benefits.

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Oldest-known evolutionary 'arms race'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study presents what is believed to be the oldest known example in the fossil record of an evolutionary arms race. These 517-million-year-old predator-prey interactions occurred in the ocean covering what is now South Australia between a small, shelled animal distantly related to brachiopods and an unknown marine animal capable of piercing its shell.

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Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

News Medical Health Sciences

Under Rhiannon White's leadership, Clue is transforming menstrual health tracking into a powerful tool for research and improved reproductive health outcomes.

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U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

The Hindu

U.S. Surgeon General advises alcohol labels to warn consumers of cancer risks, leading to stock declines for beverage makers.

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Syringe Exchange Fears Hobble Fight Against West Virginia HIV Outbreak

KFF Health News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. More than three years have passed since federal health officials arrived in central Appalachia to assess an alarming outbreak of HIV spread mostly between people who inject opioids or methamphetamine. Infectious disease experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a list of recommendations following their visit, including one to launch syringe service programs to stop the spread at its source.

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Genetic mutation in esophageal cancer found to have dual effects

News Medical Health Sciences

A genetic fault long believed to drive the development of esophageal cancer may in fact play a protective role early in the disease, according to new research published in Nature Cancer.

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Cold Comfort: The Latest Attacks on America Follow a Familiar Playbook

RAND

Recent vehicle attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas underscore persistent terrorist threats in the United States. Both incidents, though likely unrelated, were premeditated and suggest political motives, raising public anxiety about safety and security.

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Stimulant users are caught in fatal ‘fourth wave’ of opioid epidemic

News Medical Health Sciences

In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising "free" cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine.

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Medicare is experimenting with how it pays for kidney transplants

Association of Health Care Journalists

The troubled U.S. kidney transplant system is about to get an overhaul. Or at least, half of it is. On July 1, 2025, a mandatory new payment structure for kidney transplants kicks in. The idea behind the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model is to determine whether financial incentives for hospitals lead to more transplants, fewer inequities, and lower Medicare expenditures.

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Twigstats unveils Europe’s hidden ancestral shifts from Iron Age to Viking era

News Medical Health Sciences

Twigstats reveals ancient migrations in Europe, enhancing genomic analysis and uncovering genetic shifts from 500 BCE to 1000 CE with unprecedented precision.

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Data-Driven Guide to Avoid These 15 Mistakes as an Amazon Seller

Smart Data Collective

Big data has had a huge impact on our lives. It is why the market for big data is currently worth over $327 billion. Some of the businesses that rely most on big data are Amazon sellers. While Amazon itself relies heavily on big data, its merchants can find it especially useful.

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Social connections may boost immunity and reduce disease risk

News Medical Health Sciences

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

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Fears over syringe exchanges hinder efforts to combat West Virginia’s HIV outbreak

HEALTHBEAT

More than three years have passed since federal health officials arrived in central Appalachia to assess an alarming outbreak of HIV spread mostly between people who inject opioids or methamphetamine. Infectious disease experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a list of recommendations following their visit, including one to launch syringe service programs to stop the spread at its source.

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New Year, new approach to weight loss: Almost three quarters of UK women are considering using GLP-1s in 2025

News Medical Health Sciences

As 2024 draws to a close, the new year ushers in the opportunity to set new goals for the year ahead. While weight-loss and fitness are staples of New Year resolutions they are commonly known to be the unsustainable resolutions that don't continue past January.

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4 Symptoms of the Winter Blues (Plus Tips to Combat Them)

Black Health Matters

Many of us daydream about hot cocoa and cozy sweaters during winter. But let’s be honest: this season can also sneak the dreaded winter blues into our lives. The winter blues involve feeling down or sluggish as the days get shorter and colder. If you’ve noticed these feelings creeping in, you’re not alone. Now that you’ve got a name for those emotions, it’s time to spot the symptoms.

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National Diabetes Prevention Program helps reduce medical costs

News Medical Health Sciences

About 1 in 3 adults in the United States have prediabetes, a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

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India must up budgetary allocation for health to ensure quality standards of care: expert

The Hindu

Even after the COVID-19 pandemic, which taught us that ensuring good health is important, the Indian government allocates less than 2% of its GDP for health, points out J.A.

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Researchers grow tumor organoids from blood to tackle breast cancer metastasis

News Medical Health Sciences

Tumor cells circulating in the blood are the "germ cells" of breast cancer metastases. They are very rare and could not be propagated in the culture dish until now, which made research into therapy resistance difficult.

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Modeling tool affirms critical role of testing in pandemic response

Science Daily - Public Health

A study found public-private partnerships to develop, produce and distribute COVID-19 diagnostic tests saved approximately 1.4 million lives and prevented an estimated 7 million patient hospitalizations in the U.S. during the pandemic.

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