Implanting living cells as long-term drug producers could transform treatment for numerous diseases, but it is difficult to house the tiny workers in quantities high enough to ensure dosage needs are met while also keeping the cells alive and…
Category: 8. Health
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Solving the oxygen problem in cell-based drug delivery
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Fast Heartburn Relief with Antacids and Acid Reflux Meds for Better GERD Treatment
Antacids are among the most familiar acid reflux meds people reach for when heartburn or indigestion strikes, but they are only one part of the larger picture of GERD treatment.
The best option depends on how fast relief is needed,…
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How They Work, Types, and the Rising Risk of Resistance
Antibiotics are essential in treating bacterial infections and have saved countless lives by targeting harmful bacteria in the body. They work by interfering with key processes that bacteria need to survive, helping reduce infection…
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FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder
Dr. Donald Kohn has been developing gene therapies for rare pediatric immune disorders for over 30 years. This week, his role in a clinical trial has culminated in the first-ever U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved therapy for severe…
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Listening to music for 24 minutes may ease anxiety, study finds
A short music session may help ease anxiety and researchers say there’s a “sweet spot” for how long to listen.
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Wondering if you really need that dental treatment? What to ask and how to get a second opinion
If the dental bill has ever made you gulp, you’re far from alone. Around three in 10 Australian adults say they avoid or delay dental care due to costs. In Aotearoa New Zealand, almost half of adults overall have unmet dental needs due to cost.
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Spatial mapping technique allows researchers to understand tumor architecture
Tumors contain many different types of cells organized in complex spatial patterns that can influence how the disease progresses. Because of this, it is hard to predict how a tumor will develop and respond to treatment. Researchers at the…
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Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows
Second-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country’s landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, new research by the University of Stirling and Public Health Scotland has shown.
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Heart structure changes in midlife linked to long-term disease risk
Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of the left upper chamber of the heart, and left ventricular mass (LVM), a clinical measurement of the weight of the heart’s left ventricular myocardium, are…
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Howie Mandel Pushes Back Against ‘You Look Great For Your Age’
On a recent episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” comedian and longtime AGT judge Howie Mandel explained why he didn’t like being told “You look great for your age.”
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