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COVID-19 gave rise to vaccine skepticism. That may affect our preparedness for the next pandemic

NPR Health

Public health officials are concerned about increasing polarization among Americans over vaccines.

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Healthcare groups urge FDA to act on compounding regulations after GLP-1 medicine shortages

News Medical Health Sciences

Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and The Obesity Society (TOS) sent a letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with more than 20 leading organizations and providers across the healthcare continuum, urging the agency to enforce federal regulations around compounding following the recent resolution of GLP-1 medicine shortages.

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Experts worry about a lack of addiction treatments as legalized sports betting grows

NPR Health

Gambling is now widely legal, but experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling.

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With ‘air-conditioned helmets’, Chennai traffic police hope to keep a cool head this summer

The Hindu

The headwear has a small air-conditioning unit in the front, powered by a rechargeable battery with a standby time of about eight hours.

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Four breakthrough studies could revolutionize tuberculosis treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

As of early 2025, tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S. This disease, often shortened to TB, causes significant lung damage and, if not treated, is almost always lethal.

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The Wide, Encompassing Role of Vitamin K2 on Human Health

Mercola

When it comes to vitamins, well-known examples that immediately come to mind include vitamins C and D. While these are certainly important, I believe that other vitamins also deserve their own spotlight, such as vitamin K2. In this episode of the Wellness by Designs podcast, nutritionist Brad McEwen, Ph.D., explains the role of vitamin K2 in your body, and what happens when you don't get enough of this nutrient.

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Should doctors retire?

The Hindu

Continuing in a profession, where the public is directly involved, ignoring ones age and without external, formal checks and balances, is a subject worthy of a debate

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Mount Sinai-led research uncovers mechanisms behind Crohn's disease inflammation

News Medical Health Sciences

A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn's disease, according to findings published in Science Immunology on March 21.

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How do astronauts recoup after space stay?

The Hindu

What regimen will Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore and two other astronauts follow after being at the International Space Station for several months? How does microgravity affect human beings? What are the areas of concern? Why is physical therapy crucial?

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Research reveals how dendrites connect memories in the brain

News Medical Health Sciences

If you've ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close in time not in the cell bodies of neurons, but rather in their spiny extensions called dendrites.

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Integrative Medicine Expert Reveals Links Between Gut Health, Immunity, and Wellness

Mercola

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 17, 2024. Understanding the intricate connections between your immune system, gut health, and overall well-being is a key part of reaching optimal health. I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Heather Moday, founder of The Moday Center based in Virginia, who has seamlessly integrated functional and integrative medicine into her practice.

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Concierge approach enables more people to receive kidney transplants and erases disparities

News Medical Health Sciences

Patients hoping for a kidney transplant must first undergo a battery of medical tests to determine whether they are suitable candidates for the procedure and healthy enough to take post-transplant immunosuppressant drugs to prevent organ rejection.

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Triple-negative breast cancer vaccine to be developed in Kerala: Minister

The Hindu

Health Minister Veena George announces development of triple-negative breast cancer vaccine in State, inaugurates CT simulator at cancer centre.

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Women with urinary incontinence can avoid invasive bladder pressure tests

News Medical Health Sciences

Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive assessments work just as well in guiding treatment.

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Symposium on colon cancer trains focus on early diagnosis

The Hindu

At Colon Cancer Symposium 2025, experts discussed various aspects of the disease, its prevention, management and treatment

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New light-driven process could accelerate the discovery of new drugs

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at Indiana University and Wuhan University in China have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical process that could streamline the development of pharmaceutical compounds, chemical building blocks that influence how drugs interact with the body.

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In Tiruchi, smartphone addiction among children causes concern

The Hindu

Children who are spending over 14 hours a day on their mobile phones are being referred to mental healthcare facilities; experts say this is a growing problem

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Bacteria use dormant phages to create immunity against viral invaders

News Medical Health Sciences

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages.

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Thyroid Health

Mercola

Dr. Alan Christianson is a leading expert in the field of thyroid disorders, and his insights on this topic are invaluable. In fact, his expertise is so insightful that Ive invited him to be the lead consultant for our upcoming health coaching program. This program will offer comprehensive protocols and practical steps for various health concerns, with a strong emphasis on thyroid health.

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Study finds a promising alternative strategy for combating H. pylori infections

News Medical Health Sciences

This study is reported by Lizeng Gao's group from the Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. The growing issue of antibiotic resistance necessitates alternative treatments for the highly prevalent Helicobacter pylori infection.

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With ‘air-conditioned helmets’, Avadi traffic police hope to keep a cool head this summer

The Hindu

The headwear has a small air-conditioning unit in the front, powered by a rechargeable battery with a standby time of about eight hours.

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Asgard archaea provide clues to the origin of complex life forms

News Medical Health Sciences

Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes.

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Precise biofilm thickness prediction in SWRO desalination from planar camera images by DNN models

NPJ Clean Water

npj Clean Water, Published online: 23 March 2025; doi:10.

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Research highlights medication adherence challenges for former prisoners

News Medical Health Sciences

As they studied two years of prison-inmate data, Laura Dague and a team of fellow health researchers noticed that one particular scenario kept cropping up.

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Lawmakers push for stricter oversight of retirement communities

NC Health News

By Cristina Bolling Charlotte Ledger For years leading up to 2023, the financial situation at the Aldersgate retirement community in east Charlotte was quietly deteriorating, and neither state regulators nor residents grasped the magnitude of what was happening. Entrance fee refunds that were due to former residents or their estates were going unpaid.

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Study reveals key role of Treg cells in preventing autoimmune responses

News Medical Health Sciences

During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body.

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Journalists Demystify Bird Flu, Medicaid Work Requirements, and Reproductive Health Research

KFF Health News

KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed bird flu on CBS’ “CBS Mornings Plus” on March 20. Gounder discussed funding cuts at Johns Hopkins University and other research institutions on CBS News’ “CBS Morning News” on March 17. She also discussed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airplane wastewater testing to prevent another pandemic on CBS News’ “CBS Evening News Plus” on March 13 C

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Cancer recurrence linked to residual disease missed by imaging

News Medical Health Sciences

A new editorial was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled "No disease left behind.

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New monoclonal antibody shows promise in treating mucormycosis

News Medical Health Sciences

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection caused by Mucorales, has high mortality rates in people with weakened immune systems and those suffering from severe trauma like burns, blast injuries or victims of natural disasters.

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Childhood obesity boosts risk of COPD later in life

News Medical Health Sciences

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that having an overweight or obesity trajectory during childhood is associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood.

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Aquablation shows promise for treating enlarged prostate with fewer side effects

News Medical Health Sciences

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research.

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Duke-NUS and NUS Medicine launch first-ever joint center to drive metabolomics research

News Medical Health Sciences

In a strategic move for medical research and innovation, Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have launched the Systems Metabolomics Centre (SysMeC), their first-ever joint research center.

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Advanced imaging technique reveals how nuclear pores regulate molecular movement

News Medical Health Sciences

Just as cities must carefully manage the flow of cars in and out of downtown, cells regulate the movement of molecules into and out of the nucleus.

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Case study: Bartonella, Babesia pathogens can be a cofactor in complex neurological illnesses

News Medical Health Sciences

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia odocoilei and Babesia divergens-like MO-1 DNA in brain tissue samples from a young child with seizures and suspected Rasmussen's encephalitis.

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