In recent weeks, extreme heat waves have broiled the United States, China and Europe. But scientists are warning of another hazardous form of heat: chronic heat. In places like Miami and Phoenix, temperatures can soar for months at a time without reaching heat wave levels, potentially…
Category: 5. Health
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Why asthma often comes back—even with powerful drugs
Biological drugs have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma. However, a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated after treatment.
Biological drugs (biologics) have become an important…
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King Tut’s Curse Might Kill Leukemia
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at cancer-killing fungi, robots that perform surgery on your eyeballs, genetically modified bacteria that turn plastic into Tylenol and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here.
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Justin Thomas Champions Sun Safety On And Off The Green
WearSPF, the sun protection brand founded by Justin Thomas, recently launched a summer-inspired … More
An unexpected diagnosis can change anyone’s perspective, and for PGA Tour star Justin Thomas, discovering melanoma in his twenties became a profound…
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Parkinson’s may begin decades earlier — and your immune system might know first
Your T cells work hard to fight disease. Unfortunately, “friendly fire” from T cells can sometimes harm the body’s healthy tissues.
For people with autoimmune disease, T cell reactivity is a big problem. Haywire T cell responses lead to autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid…
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National HIV Testing Day Commemorates 30th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES – APRIL 28: A motorhome converted into a mobile HIV screening lab by the AIDS … More
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AI sees what doctors miss: Fatty liver disease hidden in chest x-rays
Fatty liver disease, caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver, is estimated to affect one in four people worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer, making it crucial to detect early and initiate treatment.
Currently, standard…
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Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Having the freedom to choose your own health care provider is something many Americans take for granted. But the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority ruled on June 25, 2025, in a 6-3 decision that people who rely on Medicaid for their health insurance don’t have that…
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Walgreens Outlook Improves As Buyout Faces Shareholder Vote Next Month
News that Walgreens Boots Alliance quarterly loss was better than expected and pharmacy sales were … More
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Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season. However, anyone who comes in contact with the blooms can face health risks, and it’s worth remembering that 2014, when toxins from algae…
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