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Social media usage linked to lower cognitive performance in preteens
Increasing social media usage among children has been linked to a decline in cognitive performance. A JAMA study involving 6,554 adolescents aged 9–13 found that those who spent more time on social media scored lower in ...
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Medical research news
New monoclonal antibody prevents malaria infection in early clinical trial
Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death among children in sub-Saharan Africa, claiming more than 600,000 lives each year worldwide with limited efficacy in currently available treatments and vaccines. Now a new ...
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Sleep practices during infant illnesses may increase risk of sudden infant death
When a child falls ill, caregivers often change how and where the infant sleeps—wanting to keep them close through the night. But new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center suggests that some of these changes—although ...
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Lab-grown brains with all major cell types support next-generation therapy research
A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, including neurons, glial cells and the vasculature into a single culture. Grown from individual donors' ...
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Fecal microbiota transplant may help patients with IBS and depressive symptoms
A meta-analysis of randomized trials suggests fecal microbiota transplantation can ease depressive symptoms, with stronger effects reported for endoscopic or enema delivery, according to researchers at the Department of Nursing, ...
Leukemia cells evade treatment by reshaping their mitochondria, researchers discover
Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions have discovered why a powerful leukemia drug eventually fails in most patients—and found a potential way to overcome that resistance.
Oct 17, 2025
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How the auditory cortex syncs with behavior to help the brain become a better listener
When we are engaged in a task, our brain's auditory system changes how it works. One of the main auditory centers of the brain, the auditory cortex, is filled with neural activity that is not sound-driven—rather, this activity ...
Oct 17, 2025
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How immune cells deliver their deadly cargo: An unexpected connection to lipid metabolism
When immune cells strike, precision is everything. New research reveals how natural killer and T cells orchestrate the release of toxic granules—microscopic packages that destroy virus-infected or cancerous cells.
Oct 17, 2025
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Deep sleep supports memory via brain fluid and neural rhythms, research finds
Researchers led by Masako Tamaki at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and cerebrospinal fluid, the clear liquid that surrounds and supports the brain and spinal cord. Published in ...
Oct 17, 2025
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Supercharging immune cells to fight drug resistant bowel cancer
Scientists at University College London have engineered a rare type of immune cell to kill slow-growing bowel cancer cells that are resistant to current therapies, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments in the future.
Oct 17, 2025
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Automated algorithm can detect cancer in blood samples in as little as 10 minutes
When cancer spreads, tiny amounts of cells can break away from tumors and circulate in the bloodstream. A liquid biopsy is a means to detect the presence of cancer by detecting these cancer cells floating in blood samples. ...
Oct 17, 2025
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'Skinny fat' linked to silent artery damage
A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy.
Oct 17, 2025
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New antivirals could help prevent cold sores by changing cell structures
A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the common infection behind oral herpes, according to new research published in Antiviral Research.
Oct 17, 2025
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'Craters' on surface of melanoma cells mark tumor-killing hotspots, study reveals
New research published in Cell finds the existence of craters on the surface of melanoma cells that serve as immune hubs, becoming major sites for tumor killing. These craters could serve as good markers for immunotherapy ...
Oct 17, 2025
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Surprising gene mutation in brain's immune cells linked to increased Alzheimer's risk
In a study published in Neuron, a research team at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, aimed to understand how immune cells of the brain, called microglia, contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) ...
Oct 17, 2025
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Missing molecule holds clues to Down syndrome
New research suggests a missing brain molecule may hold the key to understanding—and potentially treating—the faulty neural circuits seen in Down syndrome. Restoring the molecule, called pleiotrophin, could enhance brain ...
Oct 17, 2025
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When healing turns harmful: Adrenal support cells tied to cancer origin
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in npj Precision Oncology, shows that support cells in the adrenal gland can regenerate hormone-producing tissue after birth. The same cells may also act as a starting point ...
Oct 17, 2025
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How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior
Studies have found that the density of tobacco retailers in a neighborhood is associated with smoking, the leading cause of preventable disease and death. But what if smokers and policymakers were able to understand the impact ...
Oct 17, 2025
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Large language models prioritize helpfulness over accuracy in medical contexts, finds study
Large language models (LLMs) can store and recall vast quantities of medical information, but their ability to process this information in rational ways remains variable. A new study led by investigators from Mass General ...
Oct 17, 2025
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