Taking out the trash is a chore that even our cells cannot escape. Through a process known as autophagy, they place misshapen proteins and other cellular garbage in biological containers to digest them into their molecular ...
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It's October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely—and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 ...
Oct 2, 2026
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New research suggests that whether women feel heard in health care may depend not only on how doctors communicate, but also on the setting in which they receive care.
Oct 1, 2026
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Cooling a home overnight may not be enough to protect older adults from the physiological effects of repeated daytime indoor overheating during a multiday heat wave, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.
Sep 30, 2026
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Many family physicians care for women throughout their lives, yet little is known about the menopause education they receive during training. A new study suggests that, although menopause education is broadly incorporated ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem. But that's ...
Sep 30, 2026
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In the last few years, there's been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss.
Sep 29, 2026
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Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives.
Sep 29, 2026
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For decades, Denmark and the UK have been known as countries where alcohol plays a big role in people's social lives. The two countries make an interesting comparison because both have strong drinking cultures.
Sep 29, 2026
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As Japan's population ages, more older adults are receiving home-based medical care, in which physicians regularly visit patients who have difficulty going to clinics or hospitals. Although multimorbidity has long been common ...
Sep 29, 2026
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