There is a high demand for safe and long-lasting medications to treat bone loss, known medically as osteoporosis. In Germany, around six million people – mostly women – are affected by this widespread condition. Discovering new targets for drug development is therefore a key step towards better…
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Why the flu turns deadly for older adults, and how scientists found the cause
Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk.
In a new study, which is published in PNAS, experts discovered that older people produce a glycosylated protein called apoplipoprotein D (ApoD), which…
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Salmon’s secret superfood is smaller than a grain of salt
In northern California, salmon are more than just fish — they’re a cornerstone of tribal traditions, a driver of tourism and a sign of healthy rivers. So it may not come as a surprise that NAU and University of California Berkeley scientists working along the region’s Eel River have discovered…
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Direct-To-Consumer Pricing As A Model For Healthcare Reform
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Eli Lilly’s decision to sell its obesity drug Zepbound directly to patients for $499 per month—well below the $2,000 list price—signals how pricing innovation can…
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Why Caregivers Aren’t Using Support Services
As more caregivers take on increasing responsibility, they need interventions that mitigate the negative effects of caregiving on daily life.
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Since her husband was diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease, Esme Almonte, 58 (name changed), says she has experienced little to no respite. As the…
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Drugs like Ozempic might lower cancer risk
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro might lower people’s risk of developing certain cancers, especially ones linked to obesity.
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Heart attacks may actually be infectious
A pioneering study by researchers from Finland and the UK has demonstrated for the first time that myocardial infarction may be an infectious disease. This discovery challenges the conventional understanding of the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction and opens new avenues for treatment,…
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Are Rural Hospitals Truly Rural? Only When Being Rural Pays
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon open applications for its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program,…
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Scientists uncover surprising link between diet and nearsightedness
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, while a high intake of saturated fats, found in foods such as butter, palm oil, and red meat, may boost the risk of the condition, finds research…
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Hidden gut cells could transform food allergy treatment
Food allergies affect more than half a billion people worldwide. In severe cases, even a small bite of the wrong food can trigger anaphylaxis — a rapid, body-wide allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing, a dangerous drop in blood pressure and even death.
Scientists have long…
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