Researchers from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm have found that when mother mice consume dietary emulsifiers, it can negatively affect the gut microbiota of their offspring. These early changes in gut bacteria are linked to a higher risk of…
Category: 8. Health
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ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought
Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among children. In the United States, an estimated 3.5 million children ages 3 to 17 take medication…
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Why so many young people in China are hugging trees
In Beijing’s central district, trees are everywhere: in parks, along roadsides and in courtyards inside people’s houses. Many have only been planted in recent decades.
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How stomach cancer learns to grow on its own
Gastric (stomach) cancer remains one of the most common and deadly cancers in East Asia, including Korea. Yet despite its high prevalence, it has received far less molecular attention than colorectal cancer, which is more common in Western…
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Low Vitamin D Linked to Increased Heart Risk in Older Adults
A recent study published in the journal Osteoporosis International has shown that lower levels of vitamin D may be linked to increased heart risks in older adults.
The cross-sectional study included nearly…
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Low Vitamin D Linked to Increased Heart Risk in Older Adults
A recent study published in the journal Osteoporosis International has shown that lower levels of vitamin D may be linked to increased heart risks in older adults.
The cross-sectional study included nearly…
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This popular painkiller may do more harm than good
A large review of existing research suggests that tramadol, a strong opioid commonly prescribed for chronic pain, does not provide much meaningful relief. The analysis, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, found that while tramadol…
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Scientists develop targeted therapy for T-cell lymphomas and leukemias
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center’s Ludwig Center developed a new treatment that selectively targets TRBC2-positive T-cell cancers, expanding a precision approach they established in 2024 for TRBC1-positive tumors.
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The Tumor Microenvironment: Naught or Nice?
The tumor microenvironment (TME) consists of mediators surrounding a tumor, including diverse cell types, blood vessels, and other cellular components. Certain elements of the TME can benefit patients by…
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The Tumor Microenvironment: Naught or Nice?
The tumor microenvironment (TME) consists of mediators surrounding a tumor, including diverse cell types, blood vessels, and other cellular components. Certain elements of the TME can benefit patients by…
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