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Is China Experiencing The Onset Of Another Pandemic? All You Need To Know About HMPV

China is currently experiencing a rise in respiratory infections, leading to overcrowded hospitals and strain on the hea...

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Is China facing a new virus outbreak? All about HMPV, latest respiratory issue spreading in the country

Social media is filled with videos of crowded hospitals overwhelmed due to increases cases of HMPV virus, influenza and ...

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Williamsville nursing home fined $40,000 after resident wandered out twice in one day

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Nursing Center at Williamsville has now been fined nine times since 2016....

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6 Reasons Why Men Too Need A Shot Of The HPV Vaccine

By Dr Sanjeev KumarCervical cancer vaccine, in addition to cervical cancer, offers protection against HPV infection and ...

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California: 2 dead, several injured as small plane crashes into commercial warehouse in Fullerton

Firefighters and police arrived on scene and battled a blaze that broke out, and evacuated surrounding businesses...

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Mild avian flu cases in US spark safety warnings for poultry and dairy sectors

Researchers identify 46 mild cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) in U.S. poultry and dairy workers, highlighting low PPE ad...

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How porn is booming for midlife women

Telegraph: We don’t like talking about it – but we are certainly watching it....

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Why you fail at your New Year resolutions according to behavioural science

Most Kiwis abandon their New Year resolutions by June, survey reveals....

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Scientists uncover how aging rewires the brain's molecular landscape

Scientists mapped how aging alters gene expression across brain cell types in mice, revealing immune activation, neurona...

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What Is Tularemia, A Highly Infectious Disease Spread by Rodents and Rabbits Rising Significantly in the US

A report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that cases of tularemia have increased, with some c...

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New nasal swab test for diagnosing asthma subtypes in children

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma sub...

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Understanding the impact of parasocial relationships on grief and mourning

Many people are surprised by the intensity of their response when a well-known person dies, and their feelings of sadnes...

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Ancient brain circuit stabilizes gaze during movement in early development

An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in ...

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CDC study highlights growing tularemia threat in central U.S.

Tularemia cases in the U.S. rose by 56% from 2011 to 2022, with central states and American Indian communities most affe...

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Study provides new insights into the genetic underpinnings of pediatric cancers

Largescale changes in the genome inherited from parents are significant risk factors for pediatric solid tumors, such as...

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British man discovers he is not the father of his child through dog security camera

'Imagine the most outrageous Jeremy Kyle story you have ever heard and times it by 100.'...

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New immunotherapy shows long-term benefits in preventing squamous cell carcinoma

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous cell carcino...

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CAR-T cells carry memory of past antigen encounters

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that some CAR-T cells engineered to fi...

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Breakthrough in immunology: AbMAP’s novel approach to antibody modeling

Researchers developed AbMAP, a cutting-edge framework leveraging transfer learning to model antibody hypervariable regio...

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Scientists launch public resource to classify cancer subtypes for better diagnosis

A multi-institutional team of scientists has developed a free, publicly accessible resource to aid in classification of ...

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Insilico Medicine nominates ISM1745 as preclinical candidate for MTAP-deleted cancers

Insilico Medicine ('Insilico'), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and devel...

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Holistic approach needed to combat malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

From fixing open gutters to educating kids about the importance of bed nets, a “whole-of-society” approach is needed...

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The Norovirus Survival Pack You Need To Buy Before Getting Sick, According to An Infectious Disease Expert

From drinking electrolytes for hydration to eating easily digestible foods and keeping your surroundings, especially the...

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Metastatic breast cancer associated with higher risk of pre-existing cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the two leading causes of death in the U.S. According to researchers from Th...

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Mother of six year-old with blood cancer reveals subtle sign his illness wasn't just the 'winter bug' doctors said it was

Jimmy Cragg first started feeling unwell in November with a cough, a sore throat and a small lump on his neck. But docto...

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Study reveals surprising connection between herpes and Alzheimer's

University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 ...

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Blood cells linked to long-lasting vaccine immunity

When children receive their second measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, around the time they start kindergarten, they gain pro...

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Sleep deprivation disrupts brain regions that prevent unwanted memories

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted ...

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Specialized bone marrow niches reveal secrets of immune tolerance

Researchers have uncovered a hierarchical structure of immune-privileged stem cells in bone marrow niches, revealing the...

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As holidays wind down, illnesses tick up

Just in time to get back into the swing of work and school again, there are some nasty viruses getting into the mix....

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Researchers develop tool to measure biological age in individual cell types

A new priority research paper, featured as the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Agin...

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MICAL2 enzyme found to promote tumor growth in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer kills 50,000 people each year, according to the National Cancer Institute, and there are few effective...

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Is China facing new mysterious virus outbreak 5 years after Covid crisis? Reports claim...

Reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading quickly, with claims that hospitals and crematoriums ...

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Survey: Fewer than 10% of Americans plan to try plant-based diets this New Year

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Physicians...

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Tesla Cybertruck explosion: Who is Matthew Livelsberger, the man named as a suspect

US media reports suggested Matthew Livelsberger as the man who blasted a Tesla Cybertruck outside Donald Trump's Las Veg...

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‘Lady, you are literally just cooking’: Meghan rebrands as hyper-stylised trad wife

Once upon a time, the Duchess of Sussex addressed the United Nations. Now she’s back on Insta leaning into her Kitchen...

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Research reveals key to understanding kidney cancer treatment variability

Fighting cancer can seem like a deadly game of chance. While some patients may respond well to certain treatments, other...

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Histone markers predict human age with accuracy comparable to DNA methylation clocks

Researchers unveil histone-based age predictors, offering a new window into epigenetic aging and its shared patterns acr...

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ADHD advice: 12 of the best stories for an insight into neurodiversity

The latest information and real-life reads about living with ADHD....

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Bottled water warning issued by scientists as health risk laid bare

While many people have been encouraged to swap plastic bottles for reusable ones in an effort to help the environment, i...

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Britain's obesity crisis worsens as number of overweight people requiring hospital treatment shoots up

Shocking new obesity figures have revealed that the number of overweight patients in British hospitals has quadrupled in...

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Zimbabwean grandmothers transform mental health care globally

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A deceptively simple yet revolutionary mental health therapy based on grandmothers�...

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Improve your daily routine: a neuroscientist’s advice to strengthening key brain regions

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today’s fitness-focused society, the importance of brain training is frequentl...

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Avoiding weight creep: Simple steps for maintaining a healthy weight

Here’s what’s behind this sneaky yearly occurrence and how to prevent it....

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North Dakota sees rise in flu, norovirus cases

North Dakota sees more than 600 flu cases in a week and rising norovirus outbreaks. Experts stress handwashing, vaccines...

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8 Best Affordable Treadmills For Walking and Running

Despite how it may look on social media, some days just aren't meant for an outdoor hot girl walk. Maybe the weather is ...

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Teen condom use is falling for a disturbing reason, according to a sexual health expert

"It's such a difficult barrier convincing young people that birth control isn't enough, and that you do need to protect ...

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'Good' Cholesterol May Protect Against Brain Atrophy, Dementia

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middl...

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Insurance dispute between Anthem and St. Joseph Hospital could impact thousands

The Nashua hospital and the state’s largest insurer failed to agree on a new contract, leaving the hospital out of net...

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The Winter Blues: 5 Exercises to Help Stave Off Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter can bring on feelings of sadness and depression for many people, but staying active can help to keep you feeling ...

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Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab

A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help m...

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Beware the snowstorm: Shoveling could trigger heart attacks, expert says

Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, but shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quick...

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‘The end of our 17-year marriage wasn’t a blazing row or an affair – but a quiet dig at my parenting’

Telegraph: 'With three children I didn’t think I could break free. I’m so glad I did.'...

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How maggots may be key to solving rape cases

Scientists found that larvae can collect and retain DNA evidence from sexual assault crime scenes....

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Bay Area experts weigh in on health impacts of Dry January, alcohol consumption

As Dry January begins, the debate on the impact of alcohol among health leaders continues. Bay Area experts and business...

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When you should see a doctor and other health advice, according to a nurse

As many begin the new year with health resolutions, here's one nurse's advice on when to see the doctor, get tests and s...

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Nearly half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2025, according to survey

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Physicians...

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Parkinson’s disease - Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon

Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon, describes Parkinson's disease and its symptoms - both motor and non-motor....

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Statewide Expansion Of Involuntary Behavioral Holds Now in Effect

Under the new law, "grave disability" has been redefined to not only include those unable to secure food, shelter, and c...