Cancer cells have a remarkable ability to survive treatments that damage their DNA. One reason is that they rely on sophisticated repair systems that can fix genetic damage that would otherwise kill them. Among the most important of these systems is homologous recombination, a highly accurate…
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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change.
Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders…
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Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
For many dads, talking with their teenager about sex and relationships can feel like a minefield.
Popular culture doesn’t provide many good examples of how to have these conversations, and many fathers didn’t have these conversations at all with their own fathers.
For instance, in a…
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Primary Care Doctor Pay Hits $330,000 But Increase Lags U.S. Inflation
Primary care physician compensation reached nearly $330,000 last year but “increases generally trailed the cost of living,” a new report from the Medical Group Management Association released June 10, 2026 shows.
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Primary care physician compensation reached nearly $330,000 last year but…
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Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from the University of Florida.
The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment who reported taking glucosamine were more likely to progress to…
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That ringing in your ears could be an early warning sign of hearing loss
Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually and is simply part of getting older. But one of the earliest signs may be something unexpected: a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that no one else can hear.
Susan Bianco, 87, of Lancaster, first realized her hearing was changing…
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Cancer patients found a simple way to stay mentally sharp during chemotherapy
Many people undergoing chemotherapy experience a frustrating side effect often called “chemo brain.” These cognitive changes can include trouble concentrating, memory problems, and difficulty juggling multiple tasks. According to researchers, as many as 80% of chemotherapy patients experience…
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Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
People with Alzheimer’s disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t. That’s the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I published in the journal Nature Metabolism.
Glucosamine is a sugar molecule…
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How To Stay Safe At The 2026 World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – MAY 01: A general view of MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts Thursday, June 11, in Mexico City and runs through…
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Space Plants Could Be Future Pharmacies for Astronauts
How can plants help produce pharmaceuticals for future astronauts? This is what a recent study published in npj Science of Plants hopes to address as a team of scientists from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) investigated using plants to produce…
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