Alzheimer’s disease is often described in numbers, with millions of people affected, cases rising quickly, and costs reaching into the trillions. For families, however, the experience is deeply personal. “It’s a slow bereavement,” says Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Nicholas Tonks,…
Category: 5. Health
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Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
A large study published in The BMJ suggests that aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming are the most effective exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis. These activities were found to provide the greatest improvements in pain, physical function, walking ability, and…
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A hidden map in your nose could explain how smell works
Smell shapes how we experience the world every day. It helps us detect hazards, adds depth to flavor, and connects strongly to memory and emotion. Despite its importance, scientists have struggled to fully understand how this sense works at a biological level.
“Olfaction is super-mysterious,”…
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First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes act as the immune system’s specialized “killer” cells, seeking out and eliminating infected or cancerous cells with remarkable precision. Their effectiveness depends on a tightly controlled contact point called the “immune synapse,” where they release toxic molecules that…
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Social Determinants Of Health Are Critical To Improving Health Outcomes
Addressing SDOH will drive lasting and improved health outcomes.
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The Trump Administration Is Shifting Federal Policy On Cannabis And Psychedelics
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at a new drug cost partnership, a brain implant deal, and more.
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UK Smoking Ban Highlights Debate Over The Proper Function Of Government
Just because a lifestyle choice is unhealthy, does not mean it should be illegal.
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What To Do When Someone You Love Has Cancer
This article discusses how to best support a person facing cancer and the social isolation that is often a consequence.
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Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug
When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug on April 23, 2026, it set the stage for a vast amount of medical research that has been hobbled for decades by its more restrictive Schedule I classification.
The Justice Department also called…
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