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Jun 2026
Why exercise matters for obesity even when the scale barely moves
AHA's scientific statement reveals exercise's vital role in obesity management, boosting cardiovascular health and supporting long-term weight loss efforts.
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Jun 2026
Researchers urge nationwide safety campaign for baby sling and carrier use
The study by leading baby sleep experts at Durham University, UK, calls for a UK-wide campaign to ensure parents are directed to trusted sources of guidance and specialist advice, before or at the point of purchase.
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Jun 2026
CIC biomaGUNE develops pulmonary surfactant nanoparticles to treat lung diseases
The CIC biomaGUNE Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials has developed pulmonary surfactant nanoparticles (the blend of lipids and proteins that lines the alveoli and enables breathing), which are encapsulated in a drug used to treat pulmonary fibrosis.
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Jun 2026
Exercise during pregnancy links to lower infant BMI at one year
Supervised exercise during pregnancy may lower infant BMI and reduce obesity risk, highlighting the impact of maternal health on early growth trajectories.
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Jun 2026
Electrical neck implants immediately restore arm mobility in stroke survivors
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report the final outcomes of a pioneering pilot clinical trial using electrical stimulation of the spinal cord to improve arm and hand mobility in people with chronic stroke today in Nature Medicine.
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Jun 2026
Vaping devices and flavors affect genes differently
Vaping exposure affects gene activity in the mouth, with variations linked to device type and flavor, suggesting unique molecular responses compared to smoking.
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Jun 2026
Pulse-wave tracking at home catches spontaneous normal heart rhythms early
Smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can reduce same-day cancellations and help save significant healthcare resources ahead of planned electrical cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation. This is shown in a new study published in JAMA Cardiology by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital.
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Jun 2026
Webinar - Modality agnostic drug discovery strategies for data sparse targets: Lessons learned from Avammune & Cresset, hosted by Visioneers
Are you working on data-sparse or novel targets? Join us June 11th to learn how Avammune progressed from early concepts to trial-stage candidates in this space.
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Jun 2026
Scientists merge massive databases to map early warning signs of depression
The Wellcome Trust is funding the FUTURE-D research consortium with nearly €6 million. The consortium is coordinated by Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt.
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Jun 2026
Dietary exposure to toxic metals causes over one million annual deaths
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
