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Mangos May Help Lower Blood Sugar in Obese Adults

“We are excited about these promising findings for mangos, which contain many bioactive compounds, including mangiferin, an antioxidant that may contribute to…

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Asbestos Exposure Linked to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Cases

A proportion of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) cases may be linked with asbestos exposure, according to the results of a new study. If confirmed, the…

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New Antibody Treatment Enhances Severe Asthma Care

The drug – named mepolizumab – can replace traditional, steroid-based treatments for a specific subset of patients, resulting in improved outcomes and reduced…

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Reversing Brain Damage Linked to Severe Sleep Apnea

Results show that participants with severe, untreated sleep apnea had a significant reduction in white matter fiber integrity in multiple brain areas. This…

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Nationwide Declines in Central Line Infections and VAPs

The study, “Health care-associated infections among critically ill children in the U.S.,” analyzed incidences rates of CLABSIs, VAPs and catheter-associated…

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Single-Dose Influenza Drug Shows Safety and Efficacy

“Based on clinical data, peramivir is the first neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) that has shown to be safe and effective as a single-dose therapy for patients…

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Pollution’s Impact on Lung Health in Europe: New Study Insights

This study confirms previous findings that children growing up in areas with higher levels of pollution will have lower levels of lung function and  a higher…

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Avian Influenza Virus in Seals: A Rising Human Threat

A study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists found the avian influenza A H3N8 virus that killed harbor seals along the New England coast can…

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Short Walking Breaks May Counteract Sitting Risks

Sitting for long periods of time, like many people do daily at their jobs, is associated with risk factors such as higher cholesterol levels and greater waist…

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Rebooking Surge: Over One-Third of Scheduled Operations Delayed

Postponed or cancelled operations are a problem both for the individual patient, who may have to wait longer for treatment, and for the hospital providing…

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Estrogen’s Impact on Cannabis Sensitivity: New Study Insights

Smoking today's concentrated pot might be risky business for women, according to new research from Washington State University. The study is the first to…

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Salamander Skin Peptide Enhances Wound Healing in Mice

Move over antibiotic ointment, there might be a new salve to dominate medicine cabinets of the future, and it comes from an unlikely place—the lowly…

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Early Cerebellum Injury Linked to Autism Development Issues

The cerebellum — an area located in the lower rear of the brain — is known to process external and internal information such as sensory cues that influence the…

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So… do you know what is in your water?

Would you like your glass of water with a little iron it? Or do you prefer a copper taste? Possibly manganese? Did you realize that there are more than two…

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Abdominal Fat Increases Hypertension Risk: Key Insights

People with fat around their abdominal area are at greater risk of developing hypertension when compared to those with similar body mass index but fat…

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New Diagnostic Method for Malaria: Enhancing Accuracy and Speed

Over the past several decades, malaria diagnosis has changed very little. After taking a blood sample from a patient, a technician smears the blood across a…

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