Your brain begins as a single cell. When all is said and done, it will house an incredibly complex and powerful network of some 170 billion cells. How does it organize itself along the way? Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory…
Category: 8. Health
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Learning to slow down: Cold-water swimming benefits explored in new study
Taking a freezing dip in a lake or the sea is a valued well-being practice in the world’s happiest country. In Finland, over 720,000 people (about 1 in every 8) are regular cold-water swimmers, voluntarily plunging into water below 15°C…
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What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment, and why evidence points elsewhere
Since President Donald Trump issued a July 2025 executive order aimed at “ending crime and disorder on America’s streets,” national attention has increasingly focused on involuntary treatment as a response to visible homelessness and drug use.
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Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible early dementia
Teens and young adults who survive cancer appear to age more quickly than people their same age who have never had the disease, according to new research. Scientists found signs of faster aging not only inside cells but also in brain performance,…
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A bold new plan could finally cure type 1 diabetes
At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), researcher Leonardo Ferreira, Ph.D., is leading an ambitious effort to change how type 1 diabetes (T1D) is treated. Backed by $1 million from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global research and…
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Mitochondria mania: Can supercharging your cells help you live longer?
“Longevity science” is on the come up—and “mitochondria” appears to be its newest mascot. The cell’s energy-producing center is the talk of TikTok, wellness clinics and newsletters focused on longevity. Influencers peddle NAD⁺ supplements,…
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Pregnancy Can Mask Colon Cancer. Here’s What Women Should Know.
A young pregnant patient assumed abdominal pain and rectal bleeding was from her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. Physician experts weigh in.
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Single Daily Tablet Shows Powerful Results for People With Drug-Resistant HIV
A large international clinical trial has unveiled a promising new option for people living with highly treatment-resistant HIV. For a small but important group of people living with HIV, treatment has never reached the “one pill a day”…
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Low-dose lithium may slow verbal memory decline, exploratory clinical trial suggests
Lithium—a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder—may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that low-dose oral lithium may help slow the…
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