Stem-cell–enhanced in‑utero surgery for spina bifida safely protects the fetal spinal cord and has so far prevented shunt placement.
Category: 8. Health
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New Hope For Spina Bifida
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An Immune Reaction to EBV can Lead to MS-Related Brain Damage
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections are very common–the vast majority of adults are thought to have been infected at some point. But there has also been mounting evidence that EBV is connected to the…
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An Immune Reaction to EBV can Lead to MS-Related Brain Damage
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections are very common–the vast majority of adults are thought to have been infected at some point. But there has also been mounting evidence that EBV is connected to the…
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Recognizing the Importance of the Thymus
It’s long been thought that an organ known as the thymus is crucial to development of the immune system. Early in life, it ensures diversity among immune cells called T cells that fight pathogens and…
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Recognizing the Importance of the Thymus
It’s long been thought that an organ known as the thymus is crucial to development of the immune system. Early in life, it ensures diversity among immune cells called T cells that fight pathogens and…
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Recognizing the Importance of the Thymus
It’s long been thought that an organ known as the thymus is crucial to development of the immune system. Early in life, it ensures diversity among immune cells called T cells that fight pathogens and…
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Why Drinking More Water Isn’t Enough To Stop Kidney Stones
A major study finds that simply encouraging people to drink more water may not be enough to stop kidney stones from coming back. Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits, but the pain they cause can be overwhelming. They often strike…
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Why many older adults skip hard candy – how aging can change chewing and swallowing
Last Easter while my children were sorting through their baskets of chocolate eggs and jelly beans, my son looked up from the table and asked a simple question:
“Why don’t Grandma and Grandpa eat candy like we do?”
It was the kind of…
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Plant-Based Diet for Heart Reversal, Cholesterol Reduction, and Easy Recipe Ideas Backed by Research
Plant-powered eating has drawn interest as more people explore how a plant-based diet can support heart health alongside standard medical care. Research suggests that focusing on whole plant foods may help with heart reversal,…
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How Social Media Effects on Teens Spark Rising Anxiety and Mental Health Concerns
The connection between social media effects and teen anxiety is one of the most urgent mental health issues today. Teens spend hours daily on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, where constant exposure to idealized images…
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