New research published in Science Advances suggests that while following a ketogenic diet may lead to weight loss, it also has potential to cause metabolic problems that could lead to heart disease and other…
Category: 8. Health
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AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health, the study suggests that quickly identifying…
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Toughen up, kidney, the damage is temporary: Kidney tissue stiffening attracts repair cells, study finds
Recovering from acute kidney damage isn’t just about growing kidney cells—it also requires kidney tissue to stiffen temporarily, University of Connecticut researchers report Dec. 3 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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How Portable Ultrasounds Keep Astronauts Healthy
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at how portable ultrasound devices help astronauts, how a new discovery could lead to unsinkable ships, billions invested in AI “neolabs” and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drives Colorectal Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of inflammation along the digestive tract. There are two forms of IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms include abdominal pain,…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drives Colorectal Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of inflammation along the digestive tract. There are two forms of IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms include abdominal pain,…
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UK drug policy shows limited impact on novel psychoactive substances
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are chemically engineered substances designed to mimic the effects of traditional controlled drugs such as opioids, stimulants, and cannabinoids. These compounds pose significant health risks due to their…
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These women in India break the law to sell their eggs for IVF : NPR
From left to right, Devi, Jhansi and Abirami at their homes in a slum in the southern Indian city of Chennai. These women,…
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Cancer Vaccines Improve Personalized Medical Care
The concept of cancer vaccines has developed over the last century with initial promise from a young doctor, William Coley. In the late 19th to early 20th century Dr. Coley developed a treatment that elicited…
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Cancer Vaccines Improve Personalized Medical Care
The concept of cancer vaccines has developed over the last century with initial promise from a young doctor, William Coley. In the late 19th to early 20th century Dr. Coley developed a treatment that elicited…
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