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In ancient stellar nurseries, some stars are born of fluffy clouds

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have found that stars in the early universe may have formed from 'fluffy' molecular clouds. Using the ALMA telescope to observe the Small Magellanic Cloud -- whose environment is similar to the early universe -- they observed that about 60% of the observed clouds had the common filamentary structure, while the remaining 40% had a 'fluffy' shape.

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Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught

NPR Health

Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program. (Image credit: J.

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Addressing childhood abuse could prevent firearm violence later in life

Association of Health Care Journalists

A recent study revealed a person who experiences abuse, neglect or family violence in their childhood are at risk for gun violence perpetrated against themselves and others later in life. There is a well-established connection between child maltreatment and the risk of violent crime and suicidality, the authors wrote. The report, from the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego School of Law, pulls together several different studies to define the connection between chi

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As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?

NPR Health

With the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization and rethinking foreign aid, China has an opportunity to play a bigger role with different goals.

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New York sues major vape companies for targeting kids, teens

The Hill

New York is suing some of the largest vape distributors for allegedly fueling the countrys youth vaping epidemic. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit against 13 major e-cigarette, or vape, manufacturers, distributors and retailers for illegally marketing and selling popular flavored vape brands like Puff Bar and Elf Bar to minors.

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As measles cases rise, it's not just kids who need vaccines. Some adults do too

NPR Health

With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And some adults vaccinated before 1968 may need a booster.

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Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say

NPR Health

Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.

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Big birds like emus are technical innovators, study shows

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Large birds -- our closest relations to dinosaurs -- are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to gain access to food.

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Effect of Prior Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infection on Pathogenesis and Transmission of Human Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus in Ferret Model

Preventing Chronic Disease

Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.

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Child ADHD risk linked to mother's use of acetaminophen

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.

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Long-term grape consumption shown to improve muscle health in both men and women

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study from Western New England University (WNE) has revealed that long-term grape consumption significantly impacts muscle health, with notable benefits for both men and women.

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Narcissists more likely to feel ostracized

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Narcissists feel ostracized more frequently than their less self-absorbed peers, according to researchers. This may stem not only from being shunned due to their personalities but from a tendency to misinterpret ambiguous social signals as exclusion.

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CBD boosts endurance in mice by reshaping gut bacteria and enhancing muscle performance

News Medical Health Sciences

Study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances endurance exercise in mice by reshaping gut microbiota, boosting mitochondrial function, and altering muscle fiber composition for improved performance.

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Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study.

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Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

News Medical Health Sciences

A high intake of flavonoid-rich foods, such as tea, apples, blueberries, and red wine, is linked to reduced risks of frailty, poor mental health, and physical impairment in older adults, particularly women.

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Predator robots help researchers uncover how larval zebrafish rapidly learn

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A novel system that chases larval zebrafish around an arena with predator robots is enabling scientists to understand how these days-old fish quickly learn in the real world.

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Olive oil prevents weight gain while butter and margarine add pounds, study finds

News Medical Health Sciences

A long-term study of 121,119 participants found that increasing olive oil intake was associated with less weight gain over time, while consuming margarine, butter, and vegetable oils led to greater weight gain.

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Karnataka’s Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao again writes to Centre seeking withdrawal of contaminated injectable drugs from Indian market

The Hindu

Besides, he requested the Union Health Minister to create a system for all States and Central laboratories to share alerts with each other regarding drugs which have failed quality testing, especially those failures that could potentially cause serious adverse events for patients.

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Daily cannabis use linked to public health burden

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Researchers say the condition occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis and causes nausea, uncontrollable vomiting and excruciating pain in a cyclical pattern that often leads to repeated trips to the hospital.

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Advances in vaccine technology and the road ahead 

The Hindu

Many infectious and viral agents are new and evolve fast, while older and forgotten pathogens are re-emerging.

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Breakthrough study challenges long-held beliefs about the shape of atomic nuclei

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An international research collaboration has overturned the long-standing belief that the atomic nucleus of lead-208 is perfectly spherical. The discovery challenges fundamental assumptions about nuclear structure and has far-reaching implications for our understanding of how the heaviest elements are formed in the universe.

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An avocado a day won’t fix heart health, but it boosts diet and sleep

News Medical Health Sciences

A randomized controlled trial found that daily avocado consumption for 26 weeks did not significantly improve overall cardiovascular health (LE8 score) but did enhance diet quality, sleep health, and blood lipids.

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Topological quantum processor marks breakthrough in computing

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In a leap forward for quantum computing, physicists unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the first of its kind. The chip, built as a proof-of-concept for the scientists' design, opens the door to the development of the long-awaited topological quantum computer.

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Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

News Medical Health Sciences

Chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms by modulating the gut microbiome, with capsaicin, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids showing potential effects on neurotransmitters and inflammation. However, clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.

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New research shows mosquitoes may be able to adapt to warming temperatures

Berkeley Public Health

The heat tolerance the research team saw exceeds that of projected climate warming, according to the published paper.

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New mpox variant can spread rapidly across borders

News Medical Health Sciences

International researchers, including from DTU National Food Institute, warn that the ongoing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the potential to spread across borders more rapidly.

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Bird flu: Properly cooked chicken and eggs are safe for consumption, say authorities

The Hindu

The department underscored that poultry meat cooked at temperatures above 70C for at least 30 minutes is deemed safe, in line with the Government of Indias advisory

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Breakthrough discovery unveils potential treatment for hepatitis B

News Medical Health Sciences

In their effort to answer a decades-old biological question about how the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is able to establish infection of liver cells, research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Weill Cornell Medicine and The Rockefeller University identified a vulnerability that opens the door to new treatments.

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Innovators come together in Bengaluru to find ways to ensure access to effective antibiotics 

The Hindu

The workshop aligned with the launch of the Trinity Challenge on Community Access to Effective Antibiotics, a new global innovation competition.

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Small amounts of exercise linked to lower dementia risk in older adults

News Medical Health Sciences

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Genetic Diversity and Geographic Spread of Henipaviruses

Preventing Chronic Disease

Genetic Diversity and Geographic Spread of Henipaviruses

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International panel recommends avoiding spine injections for chronic pain

News Medical Health Sciences

Spine injections should not be given to adults with chronic back pain because they provide little or no pain relief compared with sham injections, say a panel of international experts in The BMJ today.

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Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections among Children after COVID-19 Pandemic, Ohio, USA

Preventing Chronic Disease

Macrolide-Resistant M.

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Inhalable gene therapy tested for cystic fibrosis treatment in the UK and Europe

News Medical Health Sciences

An inhalable medicine with the potential to improve lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis, irrespective of their mutation type, is being tested in human trials in the UK and Europe.

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