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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Preclinical study reveals how alcohol promotes fat buildup in liver
Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered a signaling interaction between two proteins in cells that controls fat accumulation in the livers of laboratory mice with alcohol-associated liver disease. The findings point to ...
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Texas measles outbreak nears 700 cases, but Dallas-Fort Worth cases listed as not related
The Texas measles outbreak that began in Gaines County has grown to 683 cases, officials said on Friday.
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What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions
So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have ...
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Piezo1 protein discovered as critical regulator of gut health
A study has revealed that a pressure-sensing protein known as Piezo1 plays a critical role in supporting gut health. The study's findings may unlock new routes for understanding and treating complex gut disorders.
May 2, 2025
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Scientists introduce new engineered drug candidate for Mycobacterium abscessus, a dangerous cousin of TB
In a classic example of scientific problem solving, scientists from the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) and colleagues have published a paper introducing a promising new drug candidate they engineered ...
May 2, 2025
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COVID-19 research overlooks key perspectives from marginalized communities, study finds
During the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that people from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups were more likely than non-Hispanic white people to be infected, be hospitalized ...
May 2, 2025
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Exposure to smoke pollution ups risk for hospitalization for respiratory disease
For older adults in the Western United States, exposure to high levels of smoke pollution is associated with an increase in hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, according to a study published online April 30 in JAMA ...
May 2, 2025
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Researchers develop explainable AI toolkit to predict disease before symptoms appear
Researchers at the University of Utah's Department of Psychiatry and Huntsman Mental Health Institute have published a paper in Patterns introducing RiskPath, an open-source software toolkit that uses explainable artificial ...
May 2, 2025
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Kansas reports 9 new measles cases ahead of summer: Vaccines urged
Kansas saw another bump in measles cases over the past week during an outbreak that has, so far this year, not yet spread to the Kansas City metro.
May 2, 2025
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Males are more likely to get sick and less likely to seek care for three common diseases, global analysis finds
In many countries, males are more likely than females to get sick and die from three common conditions, and less likely to get medical care, according to a new study by Angela Chang of the University of Southern Denmark, ...
May 1, 2025
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Novel intranasal vaccine technology shows promise for broad protection against respiratory viruses
Vaccines save millions of lives every year, but there is still an urgent need for more efficient vaccines. Strategies to combat serious outbreaks of viral infections are particularly important. Such infections are initiated ...
May 1, 2025
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Researchers on the cusp of one-shot meningococcal protection
A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available thanks to vital research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a combination Men ABCWY vaccine.
May 1, 2025
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Children born with syphilis face sixfold higher risk of early hospitalization
Children born with syphilis are six times more likely to be admitted to hospital in their first five years of life compared to children not exposed to syphilis from their mother before birth, according to new research.
May 1, 2025
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Thirty years on, research linking viral infections with Alzheimer's is finally getting the attention it deserves
The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life—quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore ...
May 1, 2025
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What causes RFK Jr.'s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has attracted a lot of attention for his raspy voice, which results from a neurological voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.
May 1, 2025
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Study highlights importance of exercise for children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a defect in the diaphragm that ...
May 1, 2025
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Florida has seen a rise in tuberculosis cases: What to know about avoiding infection
A Broward County high school has confirmed an active case of tuberculosis, one of the deadliest, but treatable, infectious diseases in the world.
May 1, 2025
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Even mild face blindness can cause serious difficulties in daily life
Have you ever been ignored by someone you knew when you bumped into them in the street or at an event? If so, you probably thought they were being rude. But they might have face blindness—a condition officially known as ...
May 1, 2025
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Ozempic can treat fatty liver disease
The cutting-edge weight-loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy can stop and even reverse fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found.
May 1, 2025
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Virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programs found safe, effective for people with COPD
Virtual pulmonary rehabilitation is a safe, effective alternative to traditional pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also require supplemental oxygen, according ...
May 1, 2025
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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
Dr. Hector Ocaranza knew El Paso would see measles the moment it began spreading in West Texas and eastern New Mexico.
May 1, 2025
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STRIVE study highlights how to strengthen vector-borne disease surveillance and response
Partners from the Burnet Institute, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR), the National Department of Health and the University of Papua New Guinea are working to understand how to better support local ...
May 1, 2025
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Cracked heels can be a painful health risk. Here's how to keep your feet smooth this summer
As temperatures rise and sandals make their seasonal debut, our feet step into the spotlight. But summer presents challenges that make foot care especially important. Heat, sun exposure and the temptation to go barefoot can ...
May 1, 2025
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Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles
Health care workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to a new study led by Katie Laird of De Montfort University, published ...
Apr 30, 2025
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