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From loss to purpose: How new goals can improve life with chronic pain

Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have found that people living with chronic pain can protect their mental well-being by focusing on new, meaningful goals, rather than simply trying to let go of old ones.

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Low testosterone linked to cancer risk in men

New research shows men with very low testosterone levels are at higher risk of both fatal and nonfatal cancer later in life. But while the research found men with low testosterone were 18% more likely to die of cancer years down the track, the results did not hold for prostate ca

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Survey finds half of US employees struggle to cover basic expenses due to health care cost

U.S. employees are highly motivated to improve their health but are limited by finances, time and work structure, according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association.

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Spontaneous and voluntary laughter come from two different brain regions, researchers reve

Laughter is a universal social signal that connects us with others, but the brain regions underlying laughter are not well understood, in part because it's hard to elicit genuine laughter in the lab.

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Mediterranean-inspired diet with added methionine extends healthy lifespan in mice

A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs, meat and dairy increased healthy lifespan and decreased frailty and fat mass in mice, according to a new USC study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

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Ménière's disease may begin early in inner ear development

By analyzing genetic data from nearly 2 million people, researchers have unlocked a new scientific understanding of Ménière's disease, a chronic and often debilitating inner ear disorder. A team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found evidence

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Australia's first study of bi+ people's sexual health uncovers critical gaps

The national survey of 2,100 bi+ people—which includes identities like bisexual, pansexual, queer and fluid—provides crucial information to inform better health policy and services.

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Review of metformin's benefits for cardiovascular and brain health finds surprising reduct

A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research has found. For the study, published in Rejuvenation Research, researchers conducted a literature review of research from the past 10 years, covering 2.25 millio

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New blood test detects more high-risk prostate cancer cases

A new blood test may make it easier to detect the most dangerous forms of prostate cancer early. In a study from Karolinska Institutet, the Stockholm3 blood test detected more clinically significant cancer cases than the PSA test, without subjecting more men to unnecessary testin

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Blocking IL1RAP may weaken pancreatic cancer defenses before surgery

Blocking IL1RAP, a receptor that sits at a key control point in inflammatory signaling, can disrupt the tumor-driven inflammatory network that helps pancreatic cancer resist treatment, according to new research. Led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of

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Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study

For years, many people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong as they age. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll find shelves full of products promising to support bone health, prevent fractures and reduce the risk of falls.

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Recovering from an injury can be all-consuming. Researchers are using VR to make injury re

When Maria Chiu began her Ph.D. at Northeastern University in 2023, she never expected to become her own research subject. She also didn't anticipate undergoing her fourth knee surgery.

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