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Health news • Apr 09

'Just need someone to listen': Experts weigh in on AI use as mental health services alternative

As personal struggles like anxiety and depression rise among college students, artificial intelligence has stepped in as an instant, always-available source...

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Health news • Apr 08

Synthetic super-enhancers enable precision viral immunotherapy

Cell-type-specific promoters are used in gene therapy to restrict expression of the therapeutic payload. However, these promoters often have suboptimal...

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Health news • Apr 08

Measles outbreak spreads in Utah, hitting people without the vaccine

Utah's measles outbreak started in a remote area, but is now spreading across the state. As of the most recent update from the Utah Department of Health and...

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Health news • Apr 08

Saturation editing of RNU4-2 reveals distinct dominant and recessive disorders

Recently, de novo variants in an 18-nucleotide region in the centre of RNU4-2 were shown to cause ReNU syndrome, a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder...

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Health news • Apr 08

Susan Shelley: Los Angeles County Public Health fails the typhus test

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has more than 5,000 employees and an annual budget of $1.3 billion, and if it wasn't a completely useless...

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Health news • Apr 08

Ancient flea-borne disease makes comeback in California. What’s typhus?

Flea-borne typhus is related to another similar bacteria responsible for plagues that devastated populations in world history.

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Health news • Apr 08

If you aren’t losing weight with GLP-1 drugs, this may be one reason why

Two genes involved in gut hormones that influence appetite and digestion may be a factor in how people respond to GLP-1 drugs, according to a new study.

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Health news • Apr 08

Genetic predictors of GLP1 receptor agonist weight loss and side effects

The development of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, has transformed the clinical management of...

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Health news • Apr 08

Single-cell spatiotemporal dissection of the human maternal–fetal interface

The human maternal–fetal interface is characterized by mosaic intermingling of maternal and fetal cells1. Yet the underlying cellular, molecular and spatial...

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Health news • Apr 08

Engineered immunosuppressive dendritic cells protect against cardiac remodelling

Heart failure remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet no approved therapies effectively prevent or reverse pathological cardiac fibrosis and...

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Health news • Apr 08

US cases of COVID variant 'Cicada' up more than 15% and rising

While COVID-19 cases are down overall nationwide, the Cicada variant is quickly gaining ground, new data shows.

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Health news • Apr 08

Over 45? Sleep Apnea Is Strongly Linked to Worsening Mental Health, Major Study Finds

A large Canadian cohort has linked sleep apnea in midlife and older adults with worsening mental health over time. Drawing on data from 30,097 people aged...

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Health news • Apr 08

Scientists Move Closer to Male Birth Control With No Hormones, No Snip

The era of highly effective male birth control is just on the horizon, and it's likely to be one with several options to choose from.

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Health news • Apr 08

The Must-Read Life-Changing Book to Supercharge Your Health in 2026

In a year defined by crowded wellness advice, one concise, evidence-led guide promises something different: a practical path to feeling and functioning at...

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Health news • Apr 08

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

A new study suggests marriage may be linked to a lower risk of cancer, adding to a growing body of research tying it to improved health outcomes.

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Health news • Apr 08

Keratin may act as a 'brake' for skin inflammation, pointing to potential treatments

Keratin has been linked to skin diseases and inflammation in the past, but now, a new study may have uncovered one reason why.

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Health news • Apr 08

Health Officials Warn of Flea-Borne Typhus That Sends 90% of Infected People to the Hospital

Los Angeles health officials report a significant rise in flea-borne typhus cases, urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their...

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Health news • Apr 08

Genetics may help explain why results from weight-loss jabs vary, say scientists

Data on almost 28000 patients suggests understanding gene variations could improve treatments for obesity.

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Health news • Apr 08

This simple springtime activity is surprisingly good for your brain

Gardening isn't just a hobby: It can challenge your brain and help reduce your stress levels, two factors that may help stave off cognitive decline.

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Health news • Apr 08

Local Landscaper Tackles the Hamptons Bird Flu Problem

This winter, hundreds of dead geese fell around Georgica Pond. No one knew how to dispose of the infected bodies, so a local landscaper just winged it.

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