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Chilean Mummies Yield First Genetic Proof Europeans Brought Smallpox to Americas
Ancient mummy DNA provides the first scientific evidence that European colonization introduced smallpox to the Americas.
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‘Timer’ in the brain tracks sleep
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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This GLP-1 retreat changed how I think about weight loss
Emerging trends in GLP-1 medications highlight an expansion beyond weight loss, including therapeutic retreats and rising use among young adults.
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ECT Reprograms Adult Neurons into a Youthful State
New research indicates that repetitive brain stimulation can reprogram mature adult neurons back into a youthful, immature state.
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Only 13% survive this cancer. A blood test just detected 90% of early cases
A new whole-blood mRNA diagnostic test has demonstrated the ability to detect 90% of early-stage pancreatic cancers, a disease with a 13% survival rate.
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What people look at most reflects their brains' specialization
Recent studies reveal that individual gaze patterns and attentional fingerprints are uniquely distinct.
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New study untangles how Epstein-Barr viral infection triggers immune response in multiple sclerosis
Recent scientific studies reveal how the Epstein-Barr virus triggers immune responses tied to multiple sclerosis.
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Researchers link Long COVID to another virus
New research suggests a link between Long COVID and another virus as patients continue to face medical dismissal of their symptoms.
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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages but improper dosing leads to real harms
New medical guidance clarifies that while melatonin is a safe sleep aid across all ages, improper dosing can result in significant health harms.
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Large MRI analysis uncovers brain-region thinning tied to depression
A large-scale MRI analysis reveals that chronic depression is linked to thinning in specific brain regions and altered neural network communication.
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Dear Doctor: Is there a way to test for plastic particles (i.e., from water bottles) within the body?
Scientists race to map invisible plastic particles inside bodies as public concern spikes.
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Kidney healing improves after protein blockade, with less scarring and faster recovery
A heart tissue repair drug shows potential for regenerating damaged kidneys with reduced scarring.
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Why tiny amounts of vitamin B12 matter more as we age
Coverage examines why tiny amounts of vitamin B12 carry increased significance as people age.
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Magic mushrooms and Alzheimer’s: what one remarkable case can tell us
A single case study documents temporary memory and speech recovery in an 80-year-old patient following a high dose of psilocybin.