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Jul 2026
Fluoride myths and DIY dentistry dominate oral health misinformation
A scoping review on online oral health misinformation reveals gaps in evidence and highlights the impact of misleading content on patient behavior in dentistry.
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Jul 2026
Novogene Europe expands single-cell sequencing capability at Cambridge Omics Centre
Novogene Europe, a multiomics research services partner, today announced that it has expanded its single-cell RNA sequencing capability at its Cambridge Omics Centre.
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Jul 2026
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics launches fully automated urinalysis system to meet rising testing volumes
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher company and a global leader in clinical diagnostics, today announced the U.S. launch of the DxU 1800 System, a fully automated urinalysis solution that combines a new chemistry analyzer and consumables with proven microscopy technology.
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Jul 2026
Prototype smart ring tracks multiple sweat biomarkers
The CHARM smart ring enables continuous monitoring of biochemical markers in sweat, paving the way for advanced metabolic health tracking and diabetes support.
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Jul 2026
Different cyclone definitions reveal uneven diarrheal disease risks across Asia
Tropical cyclone links to diarrheal disease varied widely across ten Asian regions, depending on how cyclone exposure was defined and whether mortality or morbidity was measured. Mortality associations were mostly uncertain, while morbidity patterns differed by region, with Taiwan showing the largest attributable burden.
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Jul 2026
AI mental health chatbots feel empathetic, but safety evidence still lags
Immune dysregulation may contribute to depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety through chronic inflammation, altered neuroimmune signaling, genetic susceptibility, and stress-related epigenetic changes. Evidence also suggests that biologically defined patient subgroups may benefit from more precise, immune-informed approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
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Jul 2026
YouTube’s health content rewards attention-grabbing videos over reliable medical information
Researchers analyzed 3,958 Korean-language medical YouTube videos and found that clickbait-heavy content attracted more views, likes, and comments. Higher-quality videos from medical professionals and public institutions often received less attention, highlighting a visibility gap in online health information.
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Jul 2026
Study links inherited genetics to cancer susceptibility and progression
Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our risk of cancer, with inherited genes interacting with acquired genetic mutations to shape how tumors evolve.
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Jul 2026
Study identifies simvastatin as promising adjuvant for periodontitis treatment
Porphyromonas gingivalis can evade antibiotics by invading host cells, contributing to recurrent periodontitis and persistent tissue damage.
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Jul 2026
Wild bird surveillance reveals how H5Nx flu keeps returning to China
Long-term wild bird surveillance across China revealed shifting H5Nx avian influenza patterns, with H5N1, H5N8, and clade 2.3.4.4b viruses changing over time and across migratory flyways. Genomic analyses suggest recent H5Nx detections in China largely reflect repeated reintroductions through migratory birds rather than sustained local circulation.
