Warming temperatures are connected to increases in violence-related hospital visits—including both interpersonal and self-inflicted violence—according to a new analysis of 14 years of Medicaid claims data.
Category: 8. Health
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Interpersonal and self-inflicted violence linked to outdoor temperature spikes
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Engineered protein complex could help immunotherapies target hard-to-treat neuroblastoma
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a method to help cancer immunotherapies reach otherwise “invisible” tumors by helping guide therapies to their appropriate targets. This could be particularly useful for…
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Easy-to-use tool can identify high- and low-risk metastatic prostate cancer patients earlier
A new study published in Nature Communications provides a framework for researching whether earlier, model-guided treatment intensification can meaningfully improve survival for patients with aggressive disease.
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Shared genes may influence both artery calcification and bone density
A new study published suggests that the connection between coronary artery calcification—a measure of calcium buildup in the arteries—and bone mineral density may be driven in part by shared genetic factors, rather than one directly causing…
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How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking
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It’s possible to become intoxicated without taking a single sip of…
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How major nuclear protein complexes control specialized gene regulation in cancer and beyond
Precision and timing of gene expression is essential for normal biological functions and, when disrupted, can lead to many human diseases, including cancers. However, how molecular machines—protein complexes—that control gene expression…
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RFK Jr.’s dietary guidance: Food funnel features slab of red meat, butter
Earning some praise from outside experts, including the American Medical Association, the new guidelines are the first iteration to directly address highly processed foods. While emphasizing “whole, nutrient-dense…
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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost half a century.
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A new path for early diagnosis
IDH-mutant glioma, caused by abnormalities in a specific gene (IDH), is the most common malignant brain tumor among young adults under the age of 50. It is a refractory brain cancer that is difficult to treat due to its high…
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Targeting the immune system could prevent future heart attacks, clinical trial suggests
Cambridge researchers have discovered that an existing therapy which boosts protective immune cells in people who recently had heart attacks reduces blood vessel inflammation and may reduce the likelihood of future heart attacks.
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