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Category: 5. Health
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This new drug candidate might finally outsmart tuberculosis
Scientists have created a promising new compound that could mark a major step forward in the global effort to control tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
A new study in Nature highlights the potential of this compound, called CMX410, which targets a key enzyme in…
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Walking may be the brain’s best defense against Alzheimer’s
Walking a few thousand steps daily may help hold off Alzheimer’s for years, a Mass General Brigham study found. Even moderate physical activity slowed both cognitive decline and the buildup of harmful tau proteins in the brain. The researchers say these results show lifestyle changes can…
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Sunflowers may be the future of "vegan meat"
A collaboration between Brazilian and German researchers has led to a sunflower-based meat substitute that’s high in protein and minerals. The new ingredient, made from refined sunflower flour, delivers excellent nutritional value and a mild flavor. Tests showed strong texture and healthy fat…
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A Molecule in Mosquito Saliva Aids Chikungunya Infections
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus that is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, typically on the South American continent, and other parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. However, there has been a recently acquired, local case in New York State….
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Scientists reverse anxiety by rebalancing the brain
A research team at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), led by Juan Lerma, has uncovered how a distinct group of neurons in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in processing emotions — contributes to anxiety, depression, and changes in social behavior. The discovery, published in…
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Breakthrough brain discovery reveals a natural way to relieve pain
- Scientists have discovered that the human brain has its own built-in pain map, activating different regions when easing pain in the face, arms, or legs.
- Placebo pain relief only works in the exact area where the brain expects it to happen.
- Understanding this system could lead to safer,…
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Think melatonin is safe? New research reveals a hidden heart risk
- A large review of health data from more than 130,000 adults with insomnia found that people who took melatonin for a year or longer were more likely to develop heart failure, be hospitalized for the condition, or die from any cause compared to those who didn’t take the supplement.
- While…
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QB Jayden Daniels Suffers Elbow Dislocation. Here’s What To Know
The medical staff attends to Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders after his left elbow got dislocated during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Put elbow dislocation on the list of…
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Your eyes could reveal how fast you’re aging, scientists say
The network of tiny blood vessels within the eyes may offer powerful clues about a person’s risk of heart disease and how quickly their body is aging, according to new research from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), a joint institute of Hamilton Health…
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