New research suggests menopause is associated with brain volume loss in key regions tied to memory and emotions, along with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Hormone therapy didn’t prevent these changes, though it may slow…
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Brain Scans Reveal Hidden Changes After Menopause
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Treatment adherence and clinical outcomes of osimertinib in minority patients with advanced EGFR mutated NSCLC
Siegel, R. L., Giaquinto, A. N. & Jemal, A. Cancer statistics, 2024. CA Cancer J. Clin. 74, 12–49 (2024).
Siegelin, M. D. & Borczuk, A. C. Epidermal growth factor receptor mutations in lung…
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Skin lesions associated with chronic exposure to arsenic in drinking water in rural Western Iran
Yüksel, B., Kayaalti, Z., Söylemezoglu, T., Türksoy, V. A. & Tutkun, E. GFAAS determination of arsenic levels in biological samples of workers occupationally exposed to metals: an application in analytical toxicology. At. Spectrosc. 36,…
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To ensure success, consumers' nutrition literacy levels should factor into FDA's new front-of-package labeling
As the FDA moves to finalize a rule requiring front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels on most packaged foods and beverages in the US, new research suggests that while the proposed “Nutrition Info Box,” showing levels of saturated fat, sodium, and…
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Optimized solvent conditions improve drug retention and targeting in lymph node metastasis
Optimizing drug delivery to the lymphatic system is essential for effective cancer treatment, as lymph node (LN) metastasis is a critical factor influencing patient prognosis. A research team led by Professor Tetsuya Kodama from the Graduate…
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Previously unknown bacterial component in kidney stone formation discovered
In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.
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Early Cannabis Use Linked to Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Injuries
Researchers found that people who began using cannabis regularly before the age of 15 were more likely, as young adults, to seek treatment for depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and physical health issues. Young people who begin using…
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Nearly half of CDC surveillance databases have halted updates, raising concerns about health data gaps
An audit of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) public databases found that nearly half of routinely updated federal health surveillance systems had stopped or delayed updates in 2025, raising concerns that gaps in data,…
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Being Single in Your Late 20s May Take a Toll on Mental Well-Being
More young adults are staying single, a shift that may affect well-being. A University of Zurich study finds that long-term singles show greater declines in life satisfaction and higher levels of loneliness and depression, especially in their…
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The Most Effective Treatment for Osteoarthritis Isn’t a Pill or Surgery
Exercise is the most effective and underused treatment for osteoarthritis, protecting joints while improving overall health. Stiff knees, sore hips, and the persistent ache of joint pain are often seen as a normal part of aging. Yet…
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