Health

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UQ's new research center aims to improve lives of people living with pain

One of the world's foremost pain experts has highlighted the risks of bypassing established processes for assessing the ...

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Immune system selects the best T cells for targeted defense

The research groups led by Wolfgang Kastenmüller and Georg Gasteiger employed innovative microscopy techniques to obse...

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Apathy and lack of motivation are symptoms of cancer cachexia, research suggests

Cancer ravages both body and mind. If you've ever lost loved ones to the disease, you might recognize the physical and e...

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Over 1,700 Pounds Of Butter Recalled—FDA Finds Potential Fecal Contamination

Due to potential faecal contamination, over 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery's Sea Salted Extra Creamy Butter have been re...

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I’m a brain health expert - here’s why shingles vaccines may fight dementia

The findings could have implications for managing the growing burden of dementia....

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'Euphoria,' 'Grey's Anatomy' actor Eric Dane shares ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane has been diagnosed with ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease....

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Cholera cases in Europe linked to holy water imported from Ethiopia

Consumption of holy water from Ethiopia has recently led to several cases of cholera in Germany and the United Kingdom (...

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Safety profile of centrifugation artificial liver support systems with RMA for liver failure patients

Patients with acute liver failure (ALF) or acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) are at high risk of bleeding with tradi...

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Legal and ethical ‘nightmare’ after woman gives birth to stranger’s child due to Monash IVF mistake

Case of incorrect embryo transfer at Brisbane clinic raises custody questions that could set a legal precedent in Austra...

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Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

A randomized controlled trial in 88 healthy adults found that probiotics reduced negative mood when assessed using daily...

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Surface light chain expression in B-ALL after myeloma treatment: A unique case report

Therapy-related B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) following treatment for multiple myeloma is a rare occurrence....

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'This is not sick leave': women should get 12 days extra off work a year

The silent struggle that many women face each day....

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Capturing the true meaning of quality in health services

Research shows that despite frequent evaluations, a lot remains unknown about the quality of municipal health and care s...

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Refining the diagnosis of large granular lymphocytic leukemias and their mimics

Large granular lymphocytic leukemias (LGLLs) are a heterogeneous group of rare chronic lymphoproliferative disorders cha...

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Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane reveals ALS diagnosis

Actor, 52, says he will continue to appear in HBO show after being diagnosed with the most common form of motor neurone ...

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New assay detects epigenetic changes caused by carcinogenic chemicals

Chemicals used as food preservatives, flavoring agents, dyes, pesticides, cosmetics, cleaners, and other industrial mate...

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Breakthrough in chicken genomics offers hope against avian influenza

An international team of researchers led by Professor Huaijun Zhou from the UC Davis Department of Animal Science has cr...

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Coaxial silicone drains reduce pain after VATS lobectomy without compromising efficacy

Chest drains are routinely used after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resections to evacuate fluid and ...

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Researchers uncover why fat gain happens fast during life changes

Perspective article proposes that major fat gains arise from short-term lifestyle disruptions rather than gradual daily ...

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Survey reveals diverse practices in thoracic sympathetic surgery across Europe

Thoracic autonomic nervous system surgery is mainly used for hyperhidrosis/facial flushing, whereas cardiac and vascular...

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Researchers explore drug repurposing strategy for Parkinson's disease

Despite significant advances in Parkinson's disease (PD) treatment, it remains incurable, with limited therapeutic optio...

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Study reveals how the brain balances hormones and metabolism during lactation

Nursing poses major metabolic demands on mothers, to which they respond by eating more and saving energy to sustain milk...

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Exploring the complex association between anemia and retinopathy of prematurity

Anemia is a common condition in premature infants, particularly those at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)....

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Mom's urgent warning after common household mistake left four-year-old son in pool of blood on brink of death

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A South Carolina mother-of-four is urging parents to childproof their homes after her son smash...

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Donald Trump makes big claim, says he doesn't need Tesla CEO Elon Musk for 'anything other than...'

These comments come as Trump's tariff decisions make global headlines. According to reports, Musk had personally appeale...

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Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

FMT is a novel therapeutic approach that involves transferring microbiota from a healthy donor to a patient's gastrointe...

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6, including three children, killed in helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River

The crash, which occurred at Pier 40 in the late afternoon, involved a Bell 206L-4 LongRange IV helicopter which took of...

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England faces persistent rise in alcohol deaths

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an "acute crisis" requiring urgent...

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States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools

Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to feder...

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Australian woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF embryo mix-up

The clinic blamed 'human error' for placing the embryo in the wrong woman....

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New liver directed treatment improves outcomes for rare eye cancer

A multi-institutional study led by Moffitt Cancer Center found that percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hep...

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Alcohol reshapes reward learning differently in male and female rats

Chronic alcohol exposure causes lasting impairments in decision-making in male rats, altering how the brain processes re...

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New data-sparse model accurately predicts individual glycemic responses

If you eat a snack - a meatball, say, or a marshmallow - how will it affect your blood sugar? It's a surprisingly tricky...

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Understanding key risk factors behind shoulder injuries in athletes and aging adults

Shoulders are, in many ways, a marvel. One shoulder has four separate joints, packed with muscles, that allow us to move...

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Study reveals brain circuit behind apathy in advanced cancer

The fatigue and lack of motivation that many cancer patients experience near the end of life have been seen as the unavo...

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Legal 'nightmare' after woman births stranger's baby

An IVF mix up that led to a woman giving birth to someone else's baby could wade into uncharted legal territory and high...

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Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS: Symptoms and risk factors explained

Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease. He is married...

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Unlocking the power of MDA5 protein modifications in antiviral defense

Cleveland Clinic virology researchers have found that a specific protein modification to the immune protein MDA5 is key ...

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Genetic test outperforms PSA and MRI in spotting deadly prostate cancer early

A UK study found that using a polygenic risk score to identify men at highest genetic risk of prostate cancer significan...

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Watch Thursday's full episode of Mad Money with Jim Cramer — April 10, 2025

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

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Celeb nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says when she eats dessert she wants full fat, maida. Here’s why

Rujuta Diwekar argued recently that sugar can be beneficial when consumed moderately. She emphasised that regular food c...

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How to Find Happiness in Small Things When Life Isn’t Exactly Playing Nice

Happiness isn’t about big moments; it is hidden in small joys, silly habits, human connection, and lowering the bar. C...

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Lightning Round: Pull the trigger on buying Snowflake, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stocks including: Energy Transfer, Snowflake, Enterprise Products, Applied Digi...

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Super small dissolvable pacemaker offers safer, simpler heart treatment

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a brilliant medical innovation, researchers developed the smallest known pacemak...

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$600k stroke: costliest travel insurance claims and your legal rights

Could you cover the bill if you were injured overseas?...

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Today was the start of a sorting period between companies, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Thursday's market downturn....

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Pres. Trump doesn't seem like he wants to make a deal with China, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Thursday's market downturn....

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Can psychedelics break compulsive eating habits in obesity?

A review by Oxford researchers explores how psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD may help disrupt compulsive eating beha...

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Penn Medicine and Delaware County dish out $6M to delay Crozer health closure

The money grants Prospect Medical Holdings, Pennsylvania officials and potential buyers more time to negotiate a deal to...

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Watch Thursday's full episode of Fast Money — April 10, 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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Researchers Create 'Wiring Diagram' for Key Songbird Brain Region

Much like human beings, songbirds learn how to vocalize from their parents. Males imitate songs from their fathers and t...

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Ad watchdog announces crackdown on weight loss drug promotion

All advertisements for prescription-only weight-loss medication are forbidden...

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‘Landmark moment’ as new breast cancer pill approved on NHS

The new treatment helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells...

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‘Gamechanging’ breast cancer pill to be offered on NHS in England and Wales

U-turn by medicines watchdog means about 3,000 women with advanced forms of disease could benefit each yearThousands of ...

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Woman describes bleak conditions inside Buffalo nursing home

Buffalo Center claims staffing is above required levels after its owners were fined $45 million in a settlement with the...

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New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer

Around 3,000 women a year with advanced cancer could benefit from capivasertib which can slow the disease....

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Tourist family, pilot killed in 'tragic' NY helicopter crash

Six people including three children were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York...

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Hatton loves being at Masters but 'It's just so hard'

Tyrrell Hatton has always had a love-hate relationship with Augusta National....

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53rd season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks coming this summer

Montana Shakespeare season kicks off its 53rd season in August with free performances of Shakespeare’s "As You Like It...