A minimally invasive outpatient procedure may help people avoid regaining weight after stopping popular medications like Ozempic and semaglutide, according to research being presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2026. About 70% of people who stop these drugs eventually regain much of the…
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Scientists create plastic that destroys viruses on contact
Scientists have created a thin plastic film that can physically destroy viruses the moment they land on its surface. The breakthrough could help reduce the spread of disease from frequently touched items like smartphones, keyboards, and hospital equipment.
Beyond its effectiveness, the material…
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This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision
Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, “Hold on — let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!” But what if that gradual decline in vision could be reversed?
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An experimental new drug for stiff person syndrome restores mobility
CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.
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Suicide deaths in U.S. teens and young adults fell after 988 launch
The 988 Lifeline appears to be making a difference for teens and young adults in crisis.
Since 988 replaced the ten digit lifeline in the United States, the suicide mortality of those aged 15 to 34 was 11 percent lower than predicted, suggesting an association between 988 and the…
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How climate change may increase antibiotic resistance
Climate change could increase hard-to-treat bacterial infections, two studies suggest.
Heat boosted antibiotic resistance among bacteria found in artificially warmed grassland soils, researchers report April 22 in Nature. And as drought strips the soil of moisture, antibiotics in…
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Hidden virus in your gut may be linked to colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in Western countries and remains a major cause of cancer-related deaths. While factors like age, diet, and lifestyle are known to influence risk, the exact triggers behind the disease are still not fully understood.
In recent years, scientists…
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A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell circulating in the bloodstream, act as some of the body’s first responders to infection and inflammation. When the immune system is activated, their numbers can rise quickly, altering the balance between neutrophils and other immune cells.
Doctors can…
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Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades
Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season than usual.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that almost 8 in 100 people tested…
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HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Scientific Reports.
HEPA purifiers – HEPA stands for high efficiency particulate air –