Health

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Intermittent fasting shows promise in managing obesity and cardiovascular health

A team of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR), the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) and the CIBER has s...

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AI boosts breast cancer detection rates while cutting radiologist workload

AI-supported mammography screening significantly increases breast cancer detection rates while maintaining comparable re...

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Time-restricted eating rivals Mediterranean diet but falls short for visceral fat loss

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is safe and feasible for weight management but offers no additional benefits over a Mediter...

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Market's lust for momentum fuels speculation: Interactive Brokers' Chief Strategist

Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers' Chief Strategist tells Squawk Box Asia the massive rally in quantum computing stocks...

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What Are The Health Risks Associated With Wildfire Smoke?

What Are The Health Risks Associated With Wildfire Smoke?...

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Study shows the impact of socioeconomic development on global cancer burden

Cancer remains a significant public health challenge, with the GLOBOCAN 2020 report estimating a staggering 19.3 million...

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Stanford researchers develop AI model to enhance cancer prognosis predictions

The melding of visual information (microscopic and X-ray images, CT and MRI scans, for example) with text (exam notes, c...

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Excessive intake of routine vitamin could lead to 'irreversible nerve damage'

A common vitamin might be silently affecting your health. Uncover the startling revelations from recent studies that cou...

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New brain stem cell discovery could usher in better treatments for glioblastoma

The discovery of a new type of stem cell in the brain could usher in better treatments for the deadliest brain tumor....

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New nanoplatform combines pyroptosis and ferroptosis for enhanced cancer treatment

Photoimmunotherapy is an innovative cancer treatment that combines phototherapy with immunotherapy to selectively target...

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Steepening yield curve backs fears of inflation: Morgan Stanley's Jim Caron

Jim Caron of Morgan Stanley Investment Management explains what's behind the steepening yield curve and what it's tellin...

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California Wildfire: How Bad Is The Smoke For Your Health? know Ways To Protect Yourself

The fires burning across Los Angeles have sent billowing plumes of black smoke into the air, posing a major health threa...

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UC San Diego joins CDC in groundbreaking pandemic preparedness initiative

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected University of California San Diego as one of three par...

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New AI method predicts gene activity in human cells

Using a new artificial intelligence method, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon...

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Aged Care Reforms Through Parliament - A Monumental Step Forward or a Work inProgress?

Local health and aged care lawyer and advocate Catherine Henry looks ahead to 2025 reforms...

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High-frequency spinal stimulation shows promise in reducing muscle spasticity

Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is a promising strategy for reestablishing walking after spinal cord injury, r...

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Study reveals how neuropilin2 gene influences autism and epilepsy development

The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulati...

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Sleep deprivation inhibits the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories

A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive...

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Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms driving RNA processing defects in Huntington's disease

A University of California, Irvine-led research team has discovered intricate molecular mechanisms driving the RNA proce...

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Mutation in ASXL1 gene triggers chain reaction leading to blood disorders

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered how a mutated gene kicks off a dangerous chain of ...

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Robot use associated with increased employee retention, improved quality of care in nursing homes

Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a va...

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Evercore ISI discusses the biggest challenge to their 6800 S&P target for 2025

Julian Emanuel of Evercore ISI says Trump's economic policies will be moderated and influenced by the bond markets. His ...

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New AI system aims to improve real-world application of clinical trial results

A new study led by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Abramson Cancer Center of University of Pennsylvania...

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3D printed bone scaffolds successfully used to rebuild jawbone

Clinicians have successfully used custom-made 3D printed bone scaffolds, printed on-site at The University of Queensland...

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Watch Wednesday's full episode of Mad Money with Jim Cramer — January 8, 2025

"Mad Money" host and former hedge fund manager, Jim Cramer, provides stock traders with all manner of investing advice....

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Lightning Round: Powell Industries has been a 'big, big disappointment', says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stock including: Pfizer, Vertex, Serve Robotics, Quantumscape, and Powell Indus...

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Carrots may offer natural support for people with type 2 diabetes

Could an ordinary carrot improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes? A new study from SDU suggests so....

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Jim Cramer talks time ticking away for TikTok

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the ticking clock for TikTok as it faces down its sale deadline....

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Wait times for neurological specialty care vary across conditions

Older people wait an average of just over a month to see a neurologist for specialty care after being referred by their ...

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Childhood stress impacts epigenetic profile of sperm and brain development

Childhood stress can impact the epigenetic profile of sperm. These results may also have practical implications for futu...

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Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too

Olive leaf extract may reduce blood pressure, improve blood lipids and help the way our bodies handle glucose. But the e...

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The positive productivity story can play out over time, but also spawn froth, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at today's market action....

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Transplant Recipient Dies After Contracting Aggressive’ Cancer From Organ Donor In A Rare, Shocking Case

In a rare case, a recipient of a donated organ died of cancer after contracting the illness from the donor. Doctors said...

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Study highlights gender inequality in lung transplantation access and outcomes

Women are less likely to receive a lung transplant and spend an average of six weeks longer on the waiting list, accordi...

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Black men are in disproportionate danger of dying from prostate cancer because of outdated NHS guidelines, charity warns

Prostate Cancer UK says ministers have a 'moral imperative' to change the rules so GPs can proactively speak to at risk ...

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DBS: 'more vitality in capital markets' is what's needed to revive consumer and business confidence in China

Taimur Baig of DBS Group Research discusses the challenges facing the Chinese economy. He says Beijing's stimulus measur...

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Longshoremen, Ports Avert Costly Strike

US longshoremen reached a tentative contract agreement with ports and shippers Wednesday, averting a strike that could h...

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Study Unveils 13 Genes That Increase Risk of Osteoarthritis

A new study by researchers at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the UNC School of Medicine has identified 13...

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Research Shows Critical Nutrient Gaps in Carnivore Diet

Learn which supplements might be necessary and how adding dairy or organ meats can help meet nutritional needs....

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Samsung Biologics extends collaboration with LigaChem Biosciences for ADC development

Samsung Biologics to offer ADC services at new dedicated facility Extended collaboration reflects successful partnership...

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Capitol Police: Man in Line for Viewing Had a Machete

Capitol Police arrested a man in line for the viewing of Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday who had a mach...

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Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air...

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Landmarks Burn in LA Fire

The high school seen in movies including Carrie was badly damaged in the Los Angeles wildfires, but early reports that P...

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U.S. hospital workers charged in death of non-verbal patient left in scalding bath for nearly an hour

Two workers at a state-run hospital in West Virginia have been charged in connection with the death of a 61-year-old non...

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Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 eked out a narrow gain on Wednesday. The NYSE is closed on Thursday in honor of late former President Jimmy ...

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Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu

Texas officials on Wednesday confirmed several dead birds that were discovered earlier this month near Austin tested pos...

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Watch Wednesday's full episode of Fast Money — January 8, 2025

"Fast Money" is America's post-market show. Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, "Fast Money" breaks t...

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It appears TikTok could really get shut down, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the ticking clock for TikTok as it faces down its sales deadline....

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Her Parents' Deaths Bring Amy Carter Back Into Spotlight

Amy Carter was 9 when she joined her parents in walking in Jimmy Carter's inaugural parade in 1977. She then lived in th...

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Kristen Bell donates thousands to help Twin Cities man battling cancer

A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness....

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Major study reveals how long people with dementia live after diagnosis

Roughly 13% of people move to a nursing home in the year after diagnosis...

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Robot-guided ‘smart biopsy’ technique tested on patients in UK first

Medics used advanced MRI scans to identify different areas of tumours....

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Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows

'Aerobic fitness is more important for mortality risk than body weight.'...

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Small Business Spotlight: Zen Luxury Scalp & Hair Spa

From facials to scalp treatments, Zen Luxury Scalp & Hair Spa has created a haven for anyone looking to unwind....

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Are Those Gym Equipment Wipes Actually Doing Anything?

Gym equipment wipes: You use them, we use them, and we all hope the person who used the machine before us used them, too...

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World's first cryopreservation facility lets you put your body on 'pause'

"This new ability will impact every industry, from biomedicine to finance,'' Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov said....

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West Virginia Healthcare Workers Accused Of Leaving Patient In Scalding Hot Bathtub

Registered nurse Delilah Clyburn-Hill and certified nursing assistant Kylah Beard have been charged with felony neglect ...

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HMPV: What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

An outbreak of the virus in northern China has prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like...