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22d ago
Immune cells embedded in fat tissue undergo lasting changes that can hinder fat loss even after weight is lost, a new mouse study finds.
began Aug 30now
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№398 (page 12) · newest development 22d ago · 7 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Another potential reason your diet isn't working.”— ScienceAlert, Publication summary line · full quotes →
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22d ago
Four leading cardiovascular health groups adopt new diagnostic guidance with sex-specific thresholds after decades of women being…
began Aug 27now
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№399 (page 12) · newest development 22d ago · 20 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Doctors have agreed the world's first universal definition of a heart attack, paving the way for millions of women to finally receive better treatment after…”— The Guardian, News outlet · full quotes →
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23d ago
The company's oral drug cut relapse rates and outperformed a rival treatment in late-stage relapsing multiple sclerosis studies.
began Sep 1now
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№400 (page 12) · newest development 23d ago · 9 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The oral drug remibrutinib cut relapse rates in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, beating a rival treatment in both studies”— Quartz, Outlet reporting on trial results · full quotes →
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22d ago
Health officials report outbreak at daycare facility as cases spread in the region.
began Aug 28now
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№401 (page 12) · newest development 22d ago · 18 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
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23d ago
Britain pledges an extra £50 million, bringing its commitment to £78.7 million, as Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes its largest ever.
began Sep 1now
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№402 (page 12) · newest development 23d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
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23d ago
UC Berkeley researchers link Richmond, California's Office of Neighborhood Safety violence-prevention program to a sharp drop in firearm…
began Sep 1now
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№403 (page 12) · newest development 23d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“In the U.S Richmond's violence prevention program was responsible for 61% decline in gun violence deaths and injuries. The health impacts are lives saved…”— Wagamaga, Reddit poster · Reddit · full quotes →
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24d ago
Maharashtra food authority raids packaging facility relabeling expired snacks with new dates; Rs 76 lakh in goods confiscated.
began Aug 31now
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№404 (page 12) · newest development 24d ago · 8 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Expired chips, ready-to-eat items relabelled in Navi Mumbai packaging facility”— FDA · Times of India · full quotes →
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24d ago
The agency classified 12,995 units of Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip as Class I due to contaminated jalapeños linked to a multistate…
began Aug 27now
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№405 (page 12) · newest development 24d ago · 11 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The FDA classified the recall Aug. 20 as Class I, meaning the agency determined there is a reasonable probability that use of the recalled products could cause…”— FDA · USA Today · full quotes →
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24d ago
An updated flu jab targeting the Super-K strain begins distribution as the NHS recovers from what it calls its busiest summer.
began Aug 31now
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№406 (page 12) · newest development 24d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.”— BBC, News report · BBC News · full quotes →
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24d ago
David Corn argues outlets described Kennedy as a vaccine skeptic rather than extreme opponent, masking conspiracy theories that pose…
began Aug 30now
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№407 (page 12) · newest development 24d ago · 52 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The media has failed the public on a crucial matter: the derangement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.”
— David Corn, Mother Jones columnist · Mother Jones · full quotes →
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24d ago
Vaccination efforts underway for 350 captive orange-bellied parrots as H5 bird flu detected across Tasmania.
began Aug 31now
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№408 (page 12) · newest development 24d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“H5 bird flu has now been detected across Tasmania, with vaccination efforts for captive orange-bellied parrots, which are critically endangered, getting…”— ABC Australia · ABC News · full quotes →
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25d ago
Research shows specific sleep patterns may guard cognition against harmful brain chemicals linked to Alzheimer's disease.
began Aug 25now
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№409 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 22 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical usually associated with wakefulness and sleep transition.”— Study findings · Reddit (r/science) · full quotes →
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25d ago
Public health advocates say the agency downplayed risks of TBBPA, a widely used chemical found in homes and consumer goods.
began Aug 30now
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№410 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 5 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The political people at the EPA changed the science to get the outcome they want. This isn't the first time. They've been doing that pretty consistently under…”— Maria Doa, Former EPA scientist, Environmental Defense Fund · Guardian · full quotes →
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25d ago
Eli Lilly's tirzepatide drug Mounjaro is now approved to lower heart attack and stroke risk in adults with type 2 diabetes.
began Aug 28now
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№411 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 18 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
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25d ago
A power cut disrupted the medical entrance exam at two Jaipur test centres, prompting angry protests from aspirants and a board apology.
began Aug 29now
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№412 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 17 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Power Snag Delays NEET PG Exam In Jaipur; Angry Aspirants Protest As Exam Rescheduled To 5 Sept”— India Today · India Today headline · full quotes →
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25d ago
Coalition concerns grow as proposed changes to rebates push seniors toward abandoning coverage.
began Aug 29now
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№413 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 21 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“We should all be on the public system and the public system should be funded appropriately. You shouldn't need private insurance to be seen to.”— BillieRubenCamGirl, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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25d ago
England begins rolling out finger-prick blood tests at 100 pharmacies this autumn to identify cardiovascular risk in people aged 40–84.
began Aug 31now
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№414 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“By making it easier for people to get a quick and convenient cholesterol health check on their local high street, we can spot ticking timebombs earlier.”— David Webb, Chief pharmaceutical officer for England · The Guardian · full quotes →
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26d ago
A recall covering more than 27,000 packages of white rice was issued due to possible contamination with foreign materials.
began Aug 28now
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№415 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“27,324 packages of white rice have been recalled due to possible contamination with foreign materials.”— @factpostnews, social media account · X · full quotes →
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26d ago
A Charlotte nurse practitioner who treated elite NFL, NBA, WNBA and Olympic athletes faces accusations of issuing illegal opioid…
began Aug 28now
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№416 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 21 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Her website touts a client list that includes 169 NFL Pro Bowl selections, 29 NBA and WNBA champions and 15 Olympic medalists.”— AP, news wire · AP via Feedx · full quotes →
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26d ago
Research on teen patients shows low regret rates, challenging arguments for age restrictions on the procedures.
began Aug 29now
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№417 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 190 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Adolescents who undergo gender-affirming chest surgery report low levels of regret and high levels of satisfaction, experiencing outcomes similar to those of…”— PsyPost · full quotes →
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25d ago
Clinicians say patients are arriving "later and sicker" as bans proliferate and millions lose Medicaid and ACA coverage.
began Aug 30now
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№418 (page 12) · newest development 25d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“They’re just not going in. There’s no place to go.”— Diane Horvath, Cofounder, Partners in Abortion Care · The Guardian · full quotes →
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26d ago
India's food safety authority halts sales of hing from two major brands for misbranding and failing safety standards.
began Aug 29now
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№419 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 15 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“These companies were found breaching FSSAI standards through subpar quality and misleading labeling.”— Times of India · full quotes →
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26d ago
The longevity entrepreneur says he wants to make his dog Katara the most measured dog in the world as part of a push toward canine…
began Aug 29now
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№420 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 6 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“world's healthiest man”
— Bryan Johnson, Longevity entrepreneur · Times of India · full quotes →
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26d ago
A new analysis of hospital discharge records reveals dangerous delays in miscarriage care as doctors hesitate to perform procedures…
began Aug 28now
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№421 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 44 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“This is striking. The trend is very clear.”— Dr. Elliott Main, Hemorrhage expert, former medical director, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative · ProPublica · full quotes →
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27d ago
A built-in race adjustment in standard lung-function tests, based on debunked assumptions about Black anatomy, is still used by most US…
began Aug 29now
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№422 (page 12) · newest development 27d ago · 5 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“A "race equation" baked into a standard medical test is hurting Black patients, but most hospitals are still using it”
— Mother Jones, Publisher · Mastodon/Flipboard repost · full quotes →
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26d ago
Vista Medical Center East in Illinois furloughed staff including sitters days before a disoriented patient wandered onto an unsecured…
began Aug 29now
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№423 (page 12) · newest development 26d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“As long as Gyal had known her, Adolphus was the one who brought the energy: playing music all day, doing everyone's hair, refusing to sit long enough to watch…”— Mother Jones (reporting on Adolphus's character) · Mother Jones · full quotes →
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27d ago
The companies achieved a major milestone in a field marked by a century of setbacks.
began Aug 24now
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№424 (page 12) · newest development 27d ago · 12 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, was at a Lebanese restaurant celebrating a friend's birthday late on August 13 when he got the call.”— Reuters Health Information · Medscape · full quotes →
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27d ago
The New Orleans hospital where staff heroically treated patients without power after the 2005 hurricane faces reconstruction.
began Aug 28now
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№425 (page 12) · newest development 27d ago · 8 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“A beloved New Orleans hospital building where doctors and nurses heroically treated patients without electricity after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is poised for…”— AP · AP News / Philadelphia Inquirer · full quotes →
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27d ago
Buffalo chicken-flavored products from Boston distributor Shanghai Ravioli Corporation flagged for missing proper inspection documentation.
began Aug 28now
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№426 (page 12) · newest development 27d ago · 28 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk.”— USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety regulator · The Healthy · full quotes →
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27d ago
Two major developments in cancer research offer hope: a new drug that nearly doubles survival for advanced pancreatic cancer, and an mRNA…
began Aug 27now
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№427 (page 12) · newest development 27d ago · 4 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the deadliest types of cancer. It's 5 year overall survival rate is just 13%, but this new pill called Daraxanraib…”
— William Brangham, PBS NewsHour correspondent · PBS NewsHour · full quotes →
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28d ago
A first-in-human trial used CD19 CAR T cells to deplete disease-driving B cells in six patients with treatment-refractory rheumatoid…
began Aug 27now
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№428 (page 12) · newest development 28d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Researchers just treated 6 patients with severe, treatment-refractory rheumatoid arthritis using CD19 CAR-T cells, a genetically engineered cell therapy…”— @SciTechera, Science news social media account · X · full quotes →
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28d ago
Regulators order consumers to immediately stop using the devices due to risk of fire and burn injuries.
began Aug 27now
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№429 (page 12) · newest development 28d ago · 8 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Immediately stop using”— Canadian regulatory authorities · CTV News · full quotes →
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28d ago
Trials showed the medication nearly doubled median survival compared to chemotherapy, prompting accelerated approval.
began Aug 27now
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№430 (page 12) · newest development 28d ago · 8 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The FDA approved the medication more than six months ahead of schedule after trials showed it nearly doubled median survival to 13.2 months versus 6.7 months…”— AL.com · full quotes →
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28d ago
New school-level vaccination data reveals declining immunization rates as outbreak spreads toward Philadelphia.
began Aug 26now
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№431 (page 12) · newest development 28d ago · 6 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“It has dramatically reduced community immunity in different areas of our Commonwealth. Today, we see the consequences of a lack of immunization.”
— Gov. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor · Philadelphia Inquirer · full quotes →
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29d ago
A South Carolina research team showed engineered nanoparticles can regenerate neurons and restore cognition in Alzheimer's disease models.
began Aug 26now
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№432 (page 12) · newest development 29d ago · 12 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“engineered nanoparticles can not only regenerate neurons in human brain organoids but also restore neural circuits and improve cognition in mice.”— Phys.org · full quotes →
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