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California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

El Niño climate phenomenon heating waters off Mexico but incidents with humans remain a rarityCalifornia is set to see one of its sharkiest summers in a decade, with large numbers of juvenile great whites already on a reverse vacation from the warm waters of Mexico to cooler past

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Cave reveals influence of Antarctica and El Niño on extreme rainfall in the South of Brazi

A cave in the interior of Paraná state in Brazil contains a "climate archive" that enabled Brazilian researchers to reconstruct the history of extreme rainfall in Brazil's South Region over the past 7,500 years. Their findings revealed that the frequency of these events in the 20

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Scientists uncover a genetic 'shield' that lowers the risk of colorectal cancer

A team of scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University and institutions across the U.S. have published a new paper on the role of TGFBR1*6A, a naturally occurring genetic mutation in the TGFBR1 gene found in approximately 14% of the general po

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State laws vary widely on adolescent consent for sexual assault exams, study finds

In the hours following sexual assault, teens may face difficult decisions about seeking medical care and whether to undergo a forensic exam that could support a future investigation or prosecution. Understanding their ability to consent to these services can be complicated, as la

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Faster breast MRI—AI unlocks one image per second and sharper tumor tracking

A group of researchers from the Technion and the United States reports a breakthrough in MRI scanning in a paper published in Nature Communications. The researchers developed an innovative method that accelerates and enhances MRI scans for breast cancer imaging, a disease diagnos

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Extreme temperature warnings in place as ‘heat dome’ bakes US

Americans warned to be on alert for heat-related illness as parts of country experience record high temperaturesExtreme heat warnings are in place for large swaths of the United States this week, as an unusual weather pattern eclipses record temperature highs.In Billings, Montana

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Foundational research points to new therapeutic strategies for an emerging cancer drug

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. While scientists continue searching for new therapies, advances can also come from understanding how existing drugs work. By uncovering the underlying biolo

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Dementia could cost US $818 billion in 2026, with unpaid care driving burden

A new USC-led study finds Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will cost the United States an estimated $818 billion this year, driven largely by often-overlooked costs to persons living with dementia and family and friends providing their care.

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Pediatric recommendations for preventing and controlling Candida auris released

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) has released a new consensus statement providing pediatric-specific recommendations for the infection prevention and control of Candida auris (also referred to as Candidozyma auris), a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen a

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Youth tobacco use falls, but flavored e-cigarettes are still a concern

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week shared findings from the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). The American Heart Association has issued the following statement:

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Socioeconomic challenges color patients' lung cancer screening experience

New research among lung cancer screening participants has found that low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) screening is generally well tolerated both physically and emotionally, but experiences vary across socioeconomic groups. Lower-income and safety-net participants experienc

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A species of gut bacteria could ease anxiety and diarrhea-predominant IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements, estimated to affect between 10% and 15% of people worldwide. Past studies suggest that in many cases this condition is accompanied by anxiety, an emotional stat

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