Methotrexate remains one of the most widely used DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritis, forming the backbone of many treatment plans for autoimmune disease drugs and long‑term joint protection.
Used correctly, it can slow disease…
Category: 8. Health
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High Intensity Interval Training for Fat Burning with HIIT Exercises and Metabolic Conditioning
High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, has become one of the most efficient ways to burn fat and improve fitness. By combining short bursts of high effort with brief rests, HIIT exercises enhance metabolism and cardiovascular…
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Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections
A Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drugs, potentially providing a major boost to lagging U.S. efforts to meet national hepatitis C elimination goals.
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Antimicrobial resistant genes found in wastewater samples from a South African city
In South Africa, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and connected river systems could serve as reservoirs of antibiotic resistance, raising fresh concerns about how antimicrobial resistance moves through ecosystems and into human populations….
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20,000 lab-grown human retinas reveal how cone photoreceptor cells resist degeneration
Scientists led by Botond Roska at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) and collaborators have identified genetic pathways and compounds capable of protecting cone photoreceptors from the degeneration that underlies…
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Deep learning reveals how auditory cortex neurons split up natural sound coding
Over the past decades, computer scientists have introduced numerous artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to emulate the organization and functioning of networks of neurons in the brain. Recently, some of these models have also proved…
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New clinical guideline adopts holistic approach to brain and heart health
A new brain–heart clinical practice guideline takes a holistic approach, integrating neurologic and mental health evidence with guidance for cardiovascular disease as many brain and heart conditions overlap and share similar risk…
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More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging.
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What you should know about the new COVID-19 'Cicada' variant
A new COVID-19 variant that some have dubbed the “Cicada” variant is quietly spreading across the globe, carrying an unusually high number of mutations that could help it slip past existing immunity, public health experts say. The strain of…
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Simple therapies beat drugs for knee arthritis pain relief
A new large-scale analysis has identified knee braces, water therapy, and exercise as the most effective non-drug options for managing knee osteoarthritis. The findings come from a meta-analysis published in the open-access journal PLOS One.
Knee…
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