Scientists at UCLA Health and UC San Francisco have discovered why certain brain cells are better equipped than others to withstand the buildup of tau, a toxic protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The findings…
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Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria
Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years—and for much of that…
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FDA recalls more than 651,000 jugs of water over sanitation concerns
More than 651,000 large bottles of water are being pulled from store shelves after health officials flagged sanitation issues.
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Sugar can comfort newborn babies during painful procedures
A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common hospital procedures, such as venipuncture. This involves drawing blood with a needle, typically for testing.
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Prediabetes or diabetes found in 1 in 3 patients during dental appointment
A new King’s College London study has revealed how a simple chairside test helps to screen patients who have other risk factors for the diabetes, such as high BMI and gum disease. The research addresses the large overlap between gum disease and…
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BBQ sauce recall issued nationwide due to incorrect label
Savannah Bee Company is recalling a batch of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two common allergens.
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Early research shows new blood test can help predict testicular cancer recurrence
A new study co-led by WEHI has found a simple blood test can help identify the early-stage testicular cancer patients who are most at-risk of cancer relapse. The CLIMATE study found a protein, which is released into the bloodstream by testicular…
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Perioperative treatments and endophthalmitis after cataract surgery in France: the national population-based ICCARE study
Cicinelli, M. V. et al. Lancet 401, 377–389 (2023).
Dufour, E., Baheux, C. & Zureik, M. Routine surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic: A French nationwide cohort study. Ann. Med. Surg. 77,…
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COVID lockdowns set back children's development by years, study reveals
The COVID pandemic disrupted children’s ability to self-regulate, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study reveals that the pandemic hampered children’s ability to regulate their behavior, stay focused and adapt…
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Around 6 deaths a year linked to clubbing in the UK
Around six deaths a year are linked to clubbing in the UK, finds a 15-year retrospective study published online in Emergency Medicine Journal. Physical assault, including stabbings and head trauma, or too much ecstasy (MDMA) are the primary…
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