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How will the new UT Promise Plus expansion work? Eltife explains tuition-free program.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a groundbreaking initiative Wednesday, committing $35 million i...

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Study finds 2 million ex-smokers currently vape in England

About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 mill...

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Celebrate the season: Explore Breckenridge Village, other local Christmas tree farms

Christmas tree farms are a hallmark of the holiday season, offering families a chance to create cherished memories while...

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Signals of inflammation during pregnancy linked to aging and memory changes 50 years later

An estimated 13.8 million people in the U.S. will have Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050, two thirds of whom are projecte...

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AI method can measure cancer severity using pathology reports to shorten selection process for clinical trials

A group of investigators led by Cedars-Sinai have developed and successfully tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) m...

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Physician offers tips for living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the...

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Hexaware Launches QCaaS in Partnership with Archimedis Digital

Setting a Quality & Compliance Foundation for Life Sciences Firms to Leverage Technological Advancements ISELIN, N.J., N...

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BioLineRx and Ayrmid Ltd. Enter into Exclusive License Agreement to Commercialize APHEXDA® (motixafortide) through Gamida Cell Ltd.

– BioLineRx to receive $10 million upfront payment from Ayrmid Ltd. (parent company of Gamida Cell) plus up to $87 mil...

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Frequent Urination At Night And 5 Other Warning Signs of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia You Should Never Ignore

Frequent urination at night and other signs like weak urine flow and urgency can indicate Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (...

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Juhl: Will Santa's letters to children be delayed by the strike at Canada Post?

Since the program began more than 40 years ago, Santa's North Pole Post Office has delivered replies for more than 45 mi...

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Researchers zero in on genetic variant tied to miscarriages

In what could be a major advance in understanding the genetic causes underlying human infertility, scientists led by res...

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Modified darobactin offers hope for combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Antibacterial drugs are important for treating infections. But increasingly, bacterial resistance to current drugs -; so...

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Washington power has shifted. Here’s how the ACA may shift, too.

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Aff...

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Patients, Scientists Agree: Automated Red Blood Cell Exchange Enhances Quality of Life in Sickle Cell Disease Patients

Recent peer-reviewed study supports what patients shared with their own voices: Automated red blood cell exchange improv...

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Study projects global antibiotic use to rise by over 50% by 2030

A study reveals a 20.9% rise in global antibiotic use from 2016 to 2023, with middle-income countries leading the increa...

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Rare genetic mutations in healthy women may be key to breast cancer origins

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), BC Cancer, Harvard Medical School and Memorial Sloan Kettering ...

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Nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program demonstrates feasibility

A nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program has demonstrated feasibility in informing reproductive...

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Blood Pressure And Heart Health: Understanding Hypertension And How To Manage It

Hypertension is a manageable condition, but it requires a proactive approach. By understanding the risk factors and maki...

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Endometriosis and uterine fibroids may raise risk of early death in women

Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids might have an increased long term risk of premature death, fi...

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Hong Kong revs up medical hub ambition as city tests HIV vaccine

Analysts say new clinical trial institute at cross-border tech zone will help expand cross-border research and developme...

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Vaccinated and Loved: Petco Love Distributes 3 Millionth Free Pet Vaccine

National Nonprofit Celebrates with Free Pet Vaccine Clinic in New Orleans...

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Dementia risk could be linked to walking speed, study suggests

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers and other expe...

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Northstar Travel Group and Shatterproof Announce Partnership to Educate and Engage the Hospitality and Travel Industry

Providing life-saving resources to an industry impacted by substance use disorder at two times the rate of other industr...

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Kids' Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?

THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A sprain on the soccer field. A tumble to the floor at home....

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H.I.G. Capital Announces the Sale of Deenova S.r.l.

MILAN, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $66 bi...

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G-P Recognized as a Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM

G-P's placement on the list for the second consecutive year reflects continued investment in innovation and market leade...

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New atlas maps 1.6 million human gut cells in unprecedented detail

The most comprehensive cell map of the human gut to date has been created by combining spatial and single-cell data from...

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We Shine Portsmouth: Outdoor installations cancelled on the Saturday because of bad weather

Bad weather is forcing major changes to the last day of the three-day We Shine art and light installations spectacular i...

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NHS doctor warns 'stop buying these' popular health drinks

Dr Karan Rajan says people should instead opt for a much better alternative...

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Millions of Americans affected by secondhand harm from substance use

The risks of alcohol and other drug consumption to the user are well known, but many Americans--nearly 160 million--say ...

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Apollo.io Ranked Number 125 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM

Company attributes 954 percent revenue growth to its investment into product development and AI, offering sales teams an...

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Fireman's 'cold' was actually deadly flesh-eating bacteria that attacked his BUTTOCKS leaving him disabled

Simon English, 55, assumed his fever, cough and fatigue were symptoms of a cold his wife brought home from the school sh...

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Study reveals new genetic explanation for dilated cardiomyopathy

A potentially life-changing heart condition, dilated cardiomyopathy, can be caused by the cumulative influence of hundre...

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Kura Oncology partners Kyowa Kirin to advance AML treatment

Kura has partnered Kyowa Kirin in a strategic global collaboration for developing and commercialising oral ziftomenib to...

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Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so

Surprising research strongly suggests semaglutide can help fight substance use disorder. Why aren't we using it?...

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Want To Increase Your Chances Of Conception? Here’s How Stress Management Can Help With Infertility

The stress-infertility cycle is a challenging and often painful experience, but it is not insurmountable. Expert says, b...

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Pennsylvania dairies mandated to test for bird flu in milk

The precautionary measure — coming at no cost to farmers — is targeted to pinpoint and contain the source of viral i...

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SOPHiA GENETICS Launches MSK-IMPACT® powered with SOPHiA DDMTM at AMP 2024

Launch of new application enables global access to highly recognized solid tumor profiling assay BOSTON and ROLLE, Switz...

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Examining the ethics of self-experimentation, after a virologist injects herself to treat cancer

Experimenting on oneself is a deeply dangerous practice; it also comes at the inevitable cost of losing objectivity in t...

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Women over 40 swear by a simple hack to build strength and counter aging

TikTok's leading menopause doctor swears by the weighted vest to counter age-related muscle loss....

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Liquor stores see surge in sales ahead of polling day ban in Pune

Liquor shops in Pune witnessed a surge in customers rushing to stock up on alcohol due to a liquor ban imposed before po...

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Investigation into 'vehicles not usually there' after suspected burglary

An investigation is underway after an suspected burglary earlier this week....

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Anglo-Chinese School Students Crowned as the Grand Winner of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024 Competition

Their project, SilentGuide, is a pair of smart glasses that transcribes spoken words into subtitles, to help individuals...

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White Castle's Six Slider-Based Stuffing Recipes Enhance Thanksgiving Menus

The popular Thanksgiving side dish can be made with Sliders sold in White Castle restaurants or available in grocery sto...

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Ice warning goes out as more snow fall predicted

A warning has gone out for ice across Bolton over Thursday afternoon....

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‘A Sick Sense?’

Used with the permission of Dan Thompson and CartoonStock. Cartoons are the property of their respective artists and are...

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Mehmet Oz once proposed massive changes to Medicare. Now he could run it.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, has evolved on health care policy over the years....

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National park edges closer to 100,000 tree planting target

The South Downs National Park is edging closer towards planting 100,000 trees by its 15th anniversary next year....