The bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum is typically commensal, living on our gums without causing any trouble except for the occasional bout of gum disease. While it seems like a pretty harmless microbial hitchhiker, it’s actually been
Category: 8. Health
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Home-based chemotherapy: Pilot study demonstrates safety and feasibility
In a study published in NEJM Catalyst, Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate that chemotherapy can be safely delivered in patients’ homes. The study evaluated Mayo Clinic’s Cancer CARE Beyond Walls (Connected Access and Remote Expertise), a model…
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5 Common Tennis Injuries Of Weekend Warriors – And How To Avoid Them
Top sports physicians explain how to train your body and stay fit without falling victim to common injuries.
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Seal and Sea Lion Brains Help Explore the Roots of Language
Until recently, vocal behavior in animals was assumed to be largely inflexible—a product of inheritance with little influence of learning. Increasingly, though, studies are finding examples of animals that, like humans, have the flexibility to…
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Stress-activated pathway reveals how nervous system contributes to eczema flare-ups
The mystery of how stress exacerbates atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, may be closer to being understood. A new study published in the journal Science has identified a specific nerve pathway that helps explain the link.
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Higher blood pressure during young adulthood linked to heart and kidney disease after age 40
Higher blood pressure during young adulthood is likely linked to a higher risk of heart disease and kidney disease later in life, reinforcing the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure at younger ages, according to preliminary research…
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Scientists Discover the Brain Switch That Keeps Cocaine Addiction Alive
A key brain protein may explain why cocaine addiction is so hard to quit. Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that…
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Cannabis Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Alzheimer’s by Calming Brain Inflammation
New findings suggest that targeting inflammation in Alzheimer’s may matter as much as targeting protein buildup. For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been defined by amyloid plaques and tau tangles. But a growing body of research suggests…
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Key protein found to protect cartilage, offering new hope for osteoarthritis treatment
Osteoarthritis, a condition that causes pain and reduced mobility in joints such as the knees and fingers, is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide, particularly among aging populations. The disease is characterized by the gradual…
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Study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap
Most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this…
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