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After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back

NPR Health

If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.

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Delay and pay: Climate tipping point costs quadruple after waiting

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.

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Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers

NPR Health

People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.

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Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate how short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and temperature affects bronchiectasis mortality rates in China.

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If you take a break from the gym during the holidays, muscle memory will help you

NPR Health

If you plan to take a few weeks off from the gym this holiday season, fear not. Your muscles will remember! A new study from researchers in Finland shows that people can take more than two months off from the gym and quickly regain their strength when they get back to it. Scientists cite a phenomenon known as muscle memory. 3:45 piece and web story.

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Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.

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Mexican cattle imports suspended after New World screwworm detected

The Hill

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that a New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Mexico on Friday, causing the agency to pause animal imports from the country. Mexico’s chief veterinary officer said they discovered the screwworm in a cow at an inspection checkpoint close to the border with Guatemala.

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CAMPCO seeks Centre’s intervention against ‘data manipulation’ to project arecanut as carcinogenic by WHO

The Hindu

Though original studies primarily focused on tobacco, arecanut was unjustifiably included with manipulated sample sizes and misleading titles, alleged CAMPCO president A. Kishore Kumar Kodgi.

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Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have made a record-breaking astrophysical discovery while simultaneously uncovering a possible explanation for the rare and extreme astrophysical event known as long-period radio transients.

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An ideal way to treat India’s corneal blindness problem

The Hindu

Many citizens in India lead a lifetime of avoidable sight loss, but despite strong support for eye donation in India, an acute shortage of corneas persists

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What can we do to limit PFAS? A comic explains (part 3).

Public Health Insider

Leer en español In this final comic in a series about a group of chemicals known as “Forever Chemicals” or PFAS, we share ways that Public Health – Seattle & King County, King County residents, and organizations are mobilizing for legislation and regulations to protect our communities from PFAS. Comic by the Lead and Toxics [.] The post What can we do to limit PFAS?

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Simple secret to living a longer life

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Increasing physical activity levels could extend your life up to 11 more years according to new research using accelometry data. The study found that for the least active people in the population, a single one-hour walk could return a benefit of six additional hours of life.

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Scientists decode ovarian aging with groundbreaking molecular atlas

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers unveil a comprehensive multi-omics atlas of ovarian aging, highlighting coordinated gene expression changes, mTOR signaling, and cellular communication as key to understanding fertility decline.

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Inside the 'swat team' -- how insects react to virtual reality gaming

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality but now scientists have trialled the use of these new-age technologies on small animals, to test the reactions of tiny hoverflies and even crabs. In a bid to comprehend the aerodynamic powers of flying insects and other little-understood animal behaviors, the study is gaining new perspectives on how invertebrates respond to, interact with and navigate virtual 'worlds' created by advanced entertainment technology.

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MR1 molecule and vitamin B6 could unlock new paths for cancer immunotherapy

News Medical Health Sciences

Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation. In humans, there is a specialized molecule on the surface of cells termed MR1.

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Wastewater treatment in a box: Technology, engineers help Spruce Pine fast-track recovery from Hurricane Helene

NC Health News

By Will Atwater Standing on stage during a highly anticipated town meeting, microphone in hand, Spruce Pine Town Manager Darlene Butler responded to a question about lessons learned in the aftermath of the devastation wrought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. “I think it’s pretty much a no-brainer with our wastewater system … When we get to the point of rebuilding our original plant, higher is going to be better,” Butler said.

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Lower pulmonary gas exchange may be linked to impaired cognitive function in long COVID patients

News Medical Health Sciences

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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Climate & Health at TEDx

Climate for Health

In Florida in late September, I was excited to present a TEDx talk on climate engagement to a national audience of leading neonatologists. Key highlights from my presentation included.

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First U.S. trial uses non-viral CRISPR to correct sickle cell mutation

News Medical Health Sciences

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is enrolling patients in an innovative clinical trial that seeks to cure sickle cell disease.

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Listen: Healthbeat staff talk vaccinations, bird flu and other public health stories on ‘What the Health’

HEALTHBEAT

Healthbeat staff dropped in on the “What the Health” podcast with Julie Rovner at KFF Health News in Washington, D.C., to talk about our work on public health and what stories to be watching. Healthbeat Editor in Chief Charlene Pacenti , national reporter Amy Maxmen , and New York reporter Eliza Fawcett discuss vaccination rates - from Covid to childhood shots - bird flu, the importance of community trust in the public health system, and changes expected under a new administration in Washington.

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World's oldest lizard wins fossil fight

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed.

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Tirzepatide cuts diabetes risk by 90% in obese patients, study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

Tirzepatide, a new injectable weight-loss drug with the trade name Zepbound, reduced the risk of diabetes in patients with obesity and prediabetes by more than 90% over a three-year period, compared with placebo, according to the results of a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Yale School of Medicine and other institutions.

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Brain test shows that crabs process pain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have demonstrated that painful stimuli are sent to the brain of shore crabs providing more evidence for pain in crustaceans. EEG style measurements show clear neural reactions in the crustacean's brain during mechanical or chemical stimulation.

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Growing gulf in US life expectancy deepened by COVID-19 pandemic

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers update their analysis from the original Eight Americas study to reflect current life expectancy disparities in the United States.

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Recognizing Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science Spotlights Shannon

US Department of Agriculture

During Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science recognizes the invaluable contributions that Native American employees have made in advancing agricultural science and innovation that benefits us all. From advancing Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in research to ensuring the next generation of agriculture is inspired to lead—the employees spotlighted below are an integral part of carrying out USDA’s mission.

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Specific protein patterns can predict IBD up to 16 years before diagnosis

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists at örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood that can predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) up to 16 years before diagnosis.

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By the time you finish reading this story, a woman will have been killed by a partner or close relative

Care

A world #WithoutFear is possible. Learn how you can help CARE demand U.S. action against gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism.

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Rising waters, rising risks: The health impact of climate-driven floods

News Medical Health Sciences

Flooding, driven by climate change, poses escalating health risks globally, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations while demanding innovative prevention, preparedness, and recovery strategies.

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Unwanted viral guests at Thanksgiving

Your Local Epidemiologist

Happy Thanksgiving week to those of you in the States! The respiratory season is mild but starting to heat up. On an individual level, this means your probability of getting sick at Thanksgiving is lower than previous four years! Woot woot. On a population level, social networks are opening (hello, family), and colder temperatures are here, which means that if we let viruses spread, they will springboard into exponential spread.

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How public forests in the U.S. nourish and heal millions

News Medical Health Sciences

Forests in the U.S. provide over 255,000 metric tons of food and medicines annually, sustaining millions through wild harvesting and grazing, with profound cultural, nutritional, and economic benefits.

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Top 16 Moisturizers For Black Skin: Face & Body

Black Health Matters

Level up your moisturizer game to ensure your skin gets what it needs. Below is a roundup of the hardest-working moisturizers for us, including some new and improved OG faves, brilliant black-owned brands, and the best budget finds. Plus, the top 16 to try for your face and body. What is a facial moisturizer, and what is it supposed to do? According to board-certified dermatologist Dr.

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Mitochondrial energy shutdown triggers inflammatory response instead of cell death

News Medical Health Sciences

Whether cells in the human body survive or die under stress depends, among other things, on their mitochondria.

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The International Community Held Russia to Account for Not Abiding by Chemical Weapons Treaty

RAND

This week Russia sought to reclaim its seat on the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Given the irrefutable evidence that Russian forces used a chemical grenade against Ukrainian border guards, Russia's candidacy was denied.

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Late-liver-stage malaria vaccine delivers 89% protection and boosts cellular immunity

News Medical Health Sciences

Genetically attenuated malaria parasites with extended liver-stage arrest (GA2) showed 89% protection in a clinical trial, surpassing earlier vaccine candidates and highlighting the potential of cellular immunity.

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