Driven by an older, more diverse population and a significant increase in risk factors, at least six in 10 U.S. adults are projected to have some form of cardiovascular disease, causing related health care costs to triple. That’s a figure that is…
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Innovators removing barriers to health care, accelerating impact on communities in need
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Winter changes more than the weather—it changes how we connect. How to stay socially engaged
Throughout Earth’s history, life in temperate and polar zones has had to contend with the cold and darkness of winter. Across species, seasonal adaptation is the norm. Some animals hibernate, others migrate, and many reduce activity, conserve…
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What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have introduced new…
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A nerve-based approach to helping older adults bounce back after surgery
After surgery, some older adults don’t simply recover—they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia,…
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Triple Combination Approach Cures Pancreatic Cancer In Pre-Clinical Models
Pancreatic malignancies remain some of the most challenging cancers to treat. Experts anticipate over 52,000 pancreatic cancer-related deaths this year. Sadly, the five-year survival rate for pancreatic…
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Triple Combination Approach Cures Pancreatic Cancer In Pre-Clinical Models
Pancreatic malignancies remain some of the most challenging cancers to treat. Experts anticipate over 52,000 pancreatic cancer-related deaths this year. Sadly, the five-year survival rate for pancreatic…
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Pain and recreational drug use stand out as potent triggers for late alcohol use disorder relapse
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States and worldwide, and leads to substantial disease and medical complications. While treatments are available that can help patients with this disorder…
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5 ways to get closer to your community : NPR
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New scan spots heart disease years before symptoms
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have created a new medical imaging tool called “fast-RSOM” that can capture highly detailed images of the body’s smallest blood vessels directly through the skin,…
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A 20-year-old cancer vaccine may hold the key to long-term survival
More than two decades ago, a small group of women with advanced breast cancer took part in a clinical trial that tested an experimental vaccine. All these years later, every one of them is still alive. Researchers say survival over such a long…
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