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First potential probiotic treatment for lupus identified by researchers

Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, have found a link between a bacterium in the gut microbiome (ecosystem) and lupus that could lead to more effective treatment of the disease, described in a study published

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New drug candidate shows promise in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in small cell lung

A research team led by Prof. Liu Qingsong at the Institute of Health and Medical Technology, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a new drug candidate that may help overcome chemotherapy resistance in small cell lung cancer (S

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Identifying immune pathways driving aggressive brain cancers

A new study has uncovered a key mechanism that helps one of the deadliest brain cancers evade the immune system, according to the study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

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Those most at risk from heat have the least access to air conditioning, UK study finds

People who are most in danger during the U.K.'s heat wave are among the least likely to have air conditioning at home, researchers have found. With temperatures potentially rising to 40° C (104° F), scientists at the University of Reading have looked at how many homes in England

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Lower plasminogen levels spur stronger liver repair after surgery in mice, study finds

The liver is one of the few organs capable of regenerating after surgery—a remarkable ability that makes lifesaving procedures possible for thousands of patients each year. But not every liver regenerates as expected. Some patients develop post-hepatectomy liver failure, a seriou

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Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat: 44% of workers said they have experienc

Hot weather is already having a negative impact on U.K. construction workers' health and well-being, and most construction sites are not set up to protect them, researchers have found.

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Qual médico pode receitar caneta emagrecedora?

O uso de canetas emagrecedoras sem acompanhamento e sem necessidade real expõe o paciente a complicações severas, alerta especialista

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Field-based homeless health care programs can significantly improve hypertension among hom

Field-based programs that provide medical care to people experiencing homelessness can assist these patients in significantly improving their blood pressure, new UCLA research finds. The researchers were able to increase the number of these patients who gained control of their bl

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A ban won't stop abortion pill access, telehealth providers say

Two developments often get lost in the public's perception of the abortion wars. One is that the number of abortions in the U.S. has increased dramatically year over year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, according to the Society of Family Planning's la

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Growing DRC Ebola outbreak has already spread to Uganda with high risk of reaching South S

A rare strain of Ebola that began spreading undetected in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in early April 2026 has now confirmed transmission in Uganda and is potentially on course to reach South Sudan, according to a new modeling study from the World Health Organizatio

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Charting palliative care priorities to recognize and support caregivers

Unpaid caregivers need greater recognition and support to continue the care they provide to their families and friends, and researchers have identified priorities outlining how to achieve this. Flinders University's Research Center for Palliative Care, Death and Dying has publish

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What happens when celebrities talk about their prostate cancer?

When high-profile figures publicly discuss their prostate cancer, the public health impact can be immediate. The media coverage raises awareness. More men may seek information or medical advice.

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