Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns
Sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, but syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new government data posted Wednesday.
Sep 25, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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Lyme disease: What to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.
Sep 22, 2025
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Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug?
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and even ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Celebrities use this common heart medication to calm anxiety. Should you try propranolol?
Northeastern University professor Raymond Booth first learned about propranolol, a drug developed to treat high blood pressure, in pharmacy school around 1978.
Sep 16, 2025
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Racing against antibiotic resistance: Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum
In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it's actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Natural compound could help fight aggressive leukemia and amplify the effect of chemotherapy drugs
Forskolin, a natural compound derived from a plant, could significantly improve treatment outcomes for an aggressive form of leukemia, known as KMT2A-rearranged Acute Myeloid Leukemia (KMT2A-r AML), according to a new study ...
Aug 26, 2025
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What is potentially deadly flesh-eating bacteria, and why can infections be so hard to treat?
A surge in cases of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater is a chilling reminder of the potential danger associated with vacation pastimes like swimming and wading.
Aug 18, 2025
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Assessing spontaneous behavioral changes in a mouse model of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects thoughts, moods, perceptions, and behaviors. Affected individuals experience positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, and negative symptoms like ...
Jul 24, 2025
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The A to K of vitamins: What you need and where to get it
The late, great comedian Barry Humphries (of Dame Edna fame) once spoke whimsically about the health benefits of kale. Just one fistful, he joked, contained enough essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements to keep you ...
Jul 22, 2025
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Blood pressure drug may help reduce stomach issues for some with autism
At the University of Missouri, researchers are studying how a common medication can be repurposed to help improve gut health in people with autism. A new pilot study from Mizzou suggests that propranolol, a common blood pressure ...
Jul 16, 2025
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