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More than 15 million Americans are putting their liver at serious risk, simply by trying to better their health. New research has revealed the extent of the damage caused by overuse of six supplements including turmeric, green tea and ashwagandha.
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In good news for nearly half the world's men, scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals can be harnessed as a an effective topical gel for baldness. It sets it up as an inexpensive and safer alternative to minoxidil.
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Scientists have uncovered an odd superpower triggered by tapping your finger to a beat – it may help you understand someone talking to you in a noisy place, like at a busy cafe. While it sounds a little woo-woo, there's emerging science behind it.
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June 13, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA promising new treatment to combat "undruggable" cancers has been green-lit for a human trial. It's hoped the novel drug will be able to stunt the growth and enable the effective treatment of cancers driven by the MYC oncogene and its MYC protein.
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June 12, 2025 | Paul McClureA final-stage clinical trial comparing a long-acting, once-weekly pill to treat schizophrenia symptoms with the existing daily treatment has found that both produce comparable therapeutic effects. If approved, the drug could simplify patient care.
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June 12, 2025 | Michael FrancoTaking inspiration from the CAR T-cell technology used to provide personalized cancer treatments, researchers have conducted a proof-of-concept study showing how similar compounds can precisely target protein tangles and plaques in the brain.
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June 12, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe could be on the verge of a major cancer breakthrough, with a new nanoparticle-based vaccine reportedly obliterating pancreatic cancer cells in preclinical trials. This success now takes it a step closer to a first-of-its-kind human trial.
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June 11, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonScientists have developed an innovative new stem cell-infused implant that "grows" into the gum and fuses with existing nerves to function much like a real tooth. It's also gentler on the patient, expanding like memory foam to sit securely in place.
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June 11, 2025 | Michael FrancoA breakthrough treatment has allowed damaged retinal cells to regenerate themselves. The current research has been conducted on mice, but the pathways are the same in humans, which opens hope for a new way to treat certain kinds of blindness.
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June 11, 2025 | Paul McClureA study has found that the regret reported by transgender individuals following gender-affirming surgery is less than 1%, which is significantly lower than the regret associated with having children, getting a tattoo, or undergoing plastic surgery.
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June 10, 2025 | Paul McClureThe sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.
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June 09, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonDiagnosing celiac disease often means exposure to the thing that makes you sick, which can be debilitating. It may soon be simpler and pain-free, with a first-of-a-kind test that can detect and gauge the severity of the disease in a test tube instead.
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June 09, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have found a genetic link between the nighttime production of the sleep hormone melatonin and ADHD severity in children. The study enhances our understanding of the complexities associated with this prevalent neurodevelopmental condition.
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June 09, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonConsuming too much of the dominant fatty acid in olive oil may drive the production of fat cells, creating conditions that could lead to storing more fat long-term. Until now, weight gain has been largely attributed to the calorie content of such fats.
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June 09, 2025 | Paul McClureSwitching from a diet including meat to a low-fat vegan diet reduced severe hot flashes in menopausal women by a staggering 92%, according to a new study. Interestingly, the benefit was seen even if the women ate highly processed plant-based foods.
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June 07, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen trying to remove life-threatening clots from blood vessels, current technologies are successful on only about half of the first attempts – if at all. A new surgical tool, however, is claimed to boost that figure to an astounding 90%.
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June 06, 2025 | Ben CoxworthBabies and small children are prone to middle ear infections, which typically have to be treated with orally administered antibiotics. A new fast-acting topical gel could soon replace such drugs, however, potentially reducing unpleasant side effects.
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June 06, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWe've heard about campers, kitchens and even tiny homes that fit in pickup truck beds, but the PreCare system is decidedly more altruistic. It's a truck-bed-based popup healthcare center, designed to serve remote and impoverished communities.
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