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Six-week postpartum monitoring uncovers 40% more severe pregnancy complications
Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications showed that more than 40% of cases were missed using traditional delivery-focused monitoring, according to new research that extended monitoring from conception ...
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Low-cost preventive measures could mitigate spread of bacteria causing neonatal mortality
A new study found that a multifaceted infection prevention and control intervention could at least temporarily thwart outbreaks of infections from the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a leading cause of neonatal sepsis and ...
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Timely scan could save lives of emergency department patients with blood in urine
One in ten emergency patients with visible blood in their urine dies within three months of presenting at hospital emergency departments, new research has found. The WASHOUT study, presented at the European Association of ...
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Blood tests for cancer? We're still a way off
A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early—sometimes even before symptoms appear. The pitch is compelling: a single sample of blood could scan the body for dozens of different cancers at once, catching disease ...
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Telehealth visits may help breast cancer patients stay on treatment
Staying in touch with doctors online could help breast cancer survivors keep up their cancer treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
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Here's why you might want to clean your headphones
Whether it's enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month.
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Q&A: Gassing up bioengineered materials for wound healing
Biomaterials are specifically engineered to support tissue, nerve and muscle regeneration across the body, yet physicians and researchers have limited control over the size and connectivity of the internal pores that transfer ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Pesticide exposure in preconception period linked to lower newborn Apgar scores
Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk. A new University of Arizona study links those exposures to poorer health in newborns, raising questions ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Prostate cancer screening is as good as breast cancer screening, say researchers
Prostate cancer screening compares favorably to screening for breast cancer in identifying significant cancers, reducing mortality and avoiding unnecessary harms, says new research. The findings are presented at the European ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Rising COâ‚‚ levels are reflected in human blood. Scientists don't know what it means
Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200–300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that figure sits above 420 ppm, higher than at any point in the history of our species.
Mar 14, 2026
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Vaping: Emerging harms health systems can't ignore
When e-cigarettes first appeared around 2010, they were hailed as a breakthrough: nicotine delivery without the toxic tar and combustion byproducts of traditional cigarettes. Public health bodies cautiously endorsed them ...
Mar 14, 2026
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How to gauge your personal risk for a hernia
If you're carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won't go away, you may be at higher risk for a condition many people don't think about: A hernia.
Mar 14, 2026
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Nine years to diagnosis: The challenge of spotting inflammatory arthritis and the role of first contact physiotherapists
Joint pain is often dismissed as aging, overuse or a minor injury. But for some people it is the first sign of inflammatory arthritis, a group of immune-driven conditions that can damage joints and other organs if not treated ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Multi-cytokine scaffold helps CAR-T cells fight cancer and HIV for longer
A research team led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists has developed a new strategy to engineer immune cells that dramatically prolongs their effectiveness after being infused into patients to fight cancer ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Enzyme-blocking cream may prevent or slow growth of some common skin cancers, preclinical study reveals
A topical cream activated the skin's immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Mar 13, 2026
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Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread, study finds
A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from replicating inside an infected host or prevent the virus from transmitting to others. New research led ...
Mar 13, 2026
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High-altitude survival gene may help reverse nerve damage
A genetic mutation that helps animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes survive at high altitudes may hold the key to repairing nerve damage in conditions such as cerebral paralysis and multiple sclerosis (MS). The finding, ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Predictive AI tools can enable early detection of intimate partner violence
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that uses machine learning to identify individuals who may be at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) using information ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Recent infection doubles the risk of childhood stroke
New Monash University-led research has, for the first time in Australia, found that children with an infection in the past 60 days had roughly twice the risk of stroke. Published in Neurology, the study provides the first ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Berberine as a natural Ozempic? An analysis of a popular myth
In recent years, berberine has increasingly appeared in the public sphere as a "natural way" to improve metabolism. In social media, it is sometimes compared to incretin drugs and even referred to as "plant-based Ozempic." ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Roflumilast cream has long-term safety, efficacy in young children
For children aged 2 to 5 years with atopic dermatitis (AD), roflumilast cream 0.05% has a favorable long-term safety profile and efficacy for up to 56 weeks, according to a study published online March 8 in Pediatric Dermatology.
Mar 13, 2026
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Study finds 'forever chemicals' on California fruits and vegetables
Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called "forever chemicals," according to a new analysis.
Mar 13, 2026
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Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.
Mar 13, 2026
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Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?
Vitamin C is one of the most iconic nutrients in popular health culture, often credited with preventing colds, boosting immunity and even fighting serious diseases.
Mar 13, 2026
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Experts propose a tobacco playbook for food policy
Diet‑related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension, particularly those affecting children, remain stubbornly high. Can public policies like those that have been successful with tobacco control help ...
Mar 13, 2026
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