Cannabis use during pregnancy may leave molecular “fingerprints” in the placenta that are linked to a higher risk of schizophrenia and other mental health problems in children, new research suggests.
Large human studies have shown…
Category: 8. Health
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Stay Strong From Adolescence to Older Adulthood
Staying active does not require complicated routines or expensive equipment. Simple daily exercises can build strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and balance from adolescence through older adulthood. The key is…
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How Each Injection Works, What Results to Expect, and Key Side Effects to Know
The popularity of wrinkle injection treatments has surged over the last decade, with millions turning to non-surgical procedures for a smoother, more youthful look. The most sought-after options, Botox vs fillers, are often mentioned…
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Why liver congestion turns dangerous: A newly mapped pathway to fibrosis and cancer
The long-term stasis of blood in the liver, known as chronic liver congestion, can lead to a range of diseases, some of which are fatal. However, identifying how liver congestion causes these diseases has remained unclear, causing difficulty in…
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Scientists find a new clue to help them identify a healthy gut microbiome
Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.
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Pancreatic cancer may begin hiding from the immune system earlier than we thought
A new study from researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem provides fresh insight into how pancreatic cancer may begin taking shape years before it is clinically detected. The research shows that early precancerous pancreatic cells…
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Congenital aniridia causes a progressive loss of corneal sensitivity, clinical study reveals
Congenital aniridia is a rare disease caused, in most cases, by mutations in the PAX6 gene, which is essential for the development of ocular structures. Although the most visible feature is the total or partial absence of the iris, its effects go…
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Can peanut butter improve mobility after 65?
A simple spoonful of peanut butter each day improved lower-body muscle power in older adults, but the study’s primary walking test did not budge, highlighting both the promise and the limits of diet-only strategies for healthy…
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Malaysian Billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway Healthcare To Raise $736 Million From IPO
The Sunway Medical Center in Ipoh, north of Kuala Lumpur.
Courtesy of Sunway Healthcare
Sunway Healthcare Holdings—a unit of Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway Group— is raising 2.9 billion ringgit ($736 million) from its IPO, in…
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New “Cellular” Target Could Transform How We Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study from researchers highlights an unexpected player in Alzheimer’s disease: aging astrocytes. Senescent astrocytes have been identified as a major contributor to Alzheimer’s progression. The cells lose protective functions and fuel…
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