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Category: 8. Health
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A new view of intestinal regeneration: What fetal reversion could mean for IBD and cancer
Dynamic switching between revival stem cells and conventional intestinal stem cells enables efficient tissue repair without exhausting the stem cell pool, report researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo. Using organoid and mouse disease…
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TENS plus physical therapy eases fibromyalgia pain and fatigue, study finds
Adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to outpatient physical therapy reduced movement-based pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, and the effects lasted for at least six months, according to a new study led by…
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Individuals with worse cardiac structure at higher risk of developing adverse health outcomes and mortality long-term
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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Guidance for safer AI-enabled medical devices: Researchers highlight the importance of human factors
AI-enabled medical devices promise improved medical care and support for health care professionals. However, the safety and performance of such systems not only depends on algorithms or technical specifications. It is equally important how people…
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AI-powered 'lab-on-a-chip' platform may enable same-day treatment decisions for pediatric patients
Scientists at the University of Utah (the U) have developed a new “lab-on-a-chip” device that uses artificial intelligence to rapidly predict cancer cell sensitivity to targeted therapies for children with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia…
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UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time
The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.
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How Statins and High Cholesterol Meds Support Long Term Cardiovascular Health
Statins are among the most widely prescribed high cholesterol meds, and they play a central role in supporting long‑term cardiovascular health when used alongside lifestyle changes. They are not a quick fix, but for many people at…
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Antihypertensives and Hypertension Drugs Plus Lifestyle Steps for Long Term BP Control
Blood pressure medications and lifestyle changes often work best when they are used together, especially for people who need long‑term BP control with antihypertensives and other hypertension drugs.
High blood pressure usually…
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Laxative Types for Gentle Constipation Relief and Lasting Bowel Regularity
Constipation affects many people, and understanding laxative types helps them choose safer options for relief. Bowel regularity depends on more than medication, yet over-the-counter laxatives are widely used and sometimes misused…
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