The risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the influenza vaccine compared to the standard dose, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston. The findings are ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 613,000 fatalities in 2023, per the Centers for Disease Control. But the field of cancer vaccines, which can be used as a form of treatment, ...
Mar 16, 2026
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As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia. Scientists have long focused on fighting these conditions one at a time. Recently, however, many have ...
Feb 26, 2026
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As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline. A new study suggests that part of the answer may already be circulating in the bloodstream.
Feb 25, 2026
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Around 64 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure, and nearly half die within the first five years of diagnosis due to a lack of effective treatments to stop the disease from getting worse.
Feb 5, 2026
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Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading cause of death.
Jan 27, 2026
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Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare hereditary disease that significantly increases the risk of developing cancer. Almost all affected individuals receive a cancer diagnosis at least once in their lifetime. A new study suggests ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary background has not previously ...
Jan 26, 2026
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From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only beginning to understand. Repeated concussions can increase the risk of mood issues, memory loss and ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Flu infections are rising sharply across the United States, contributing to at least 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths so far this season, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As flu outbreaks ...
Jan 5, 2026
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