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Apr 2026
Supportive relationships in childhood help buffer the long-term health effects of abuse
A consistent, caring adult during childhood can make a profound difference for child survivors of physical or sexual abuse.
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Apr 2026
New research calls for improved pediatric burn care infrastructure nationwide
The UCI Health Regional Burn Center is one of the only burn centers in Orange County equipped to treat the most complex burn patients 24 hours a day, including children.
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Apr 2026
New mechanism disables antibiotic resistance and cross-protection in bacteria
A newly discovered mechanism renders antibiotic-resistant bacteria vulnerable by disabling both their individual resistance and a process known as cross-protection, the ability of resistant bacteria to shield nearby, otherwise sensitive strains.
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Apr 2026
Oral bacteria can reveal your true biological age and health risks
A simple oral rinse may predict biological age, linking oral microbiome changes to aging, frailty, and chronic disease risk in a noninvasive manner.
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Apr 2026
High-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes on a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may have a better chance of reversing their diabetes than those on a low-fat diet, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
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Apr 2026
Early immune responses linked to broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV
Some people living with HIV develop antibodies capable of neutralizing many different strains of the virus. New research links this to immune responses that occur early in infection.
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Apr 2026
High immune cell ratios may predict future Alzheimer's disease risk
Circulating white blood cells called neutrophils are some of the immune system's first responders. Their numbers shoot up during infection and inflammation, shifting the ratio of neutrophils to other types of immune cells in the blood.
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Apr 2026
A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems
Teemu Miettinen discusses his innovative method for measuring intracellular water, revealing its critical role in cell function and disease mechanisms.
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Apr 2026
NHS grant funds study on the use of weight-loss drugs for treating PCOS
Dr. Shagaf Bakour, a gynecologist and director of medical education at Aston Medical School, has won an NHS research grant to investigate the use of weight-loss drugs in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Apr 2026
AI predicts retinal age to identify early signs of biological aging
There may be some truth to the saying "the eyes are the window to the soul." Age-related changes are reflected in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
