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Jun 2026
Diabetes drug dramatically lowers heart failure risk in genetic carriers
Rare genetic variants known to cause cardiomyopathy, an inherited cause of a weak heart, can increase the risk of patients developing heart failure.
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Jun 2026
Defective HIV copies explain persistent viral traces during treatment
Antiretroviral drugs for HIV infection have enabled most people living with the virus to live long and healthy lives.
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Jun 2026
Researchers induce sleep-like brain activity to reverse memory loss
By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have triggered a recalibration of neural connections that normally only occurs during sleep.
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Jun 2026
Infant receives world's first gene therapy for WOREE syndrome
An eight-month-old infant with a severe genetic epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to receive an experimental gene replacement therapy designed to restore the function of the WWOX gene directly in the brain.
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Jun 2026
Acupuncture improves stroke recovery and reshapes brain networks
Acupuncture shows promise for stroke recovery, promoting neuroplasticity and motor function improvements, according to findings from a randomized MRI trial.
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Jun 2026
NHS online diabetes program improves blood sugar and pressure
NHS England's Healthy Living program offers modest diabetes improvements; addressing engagement and access could enhance its public health effectiveness.
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Jun 2026
Living in a rural area may worsen epilepsy outcomes
A study reveals rural Americans with epilepsy face higher mortality and diagnostic gaps, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare access and resources.
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Jun 2026
DNA study links BRCA genes to aggressive early-onset breast cancer in black women
Black women experience disproportionately elevated risks of developing and dying from early-onset breast cancer. New research published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, reveals the genes that are most likely to be mutated to contribute to these increased risks.
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Jun 2026
Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deep-seated neurological disorders
Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression. However, current transcranial stimulation methods delivered through the scalp reach only the brain's surface, limiting their effectiveness.
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Jun 2026
Researchers develop compound 10 to slow Alzheimer's disease progression
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows down the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. This new substance protects nerve cells and could in future alleviate the suffering of Alzheimer’s patients. The active ingredient also shows anti-aging effects.
