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Jun 2026
Early paracetamol may speed up heart vessel closure in preterm babies
Early administration of paracetamol may accelerate closure of the patent ductus arteriosus in extremely preterm babies, according to a new study.
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Jun 2026
Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anorexia nervosa
A pilot study published today in Communications Medicine demonstrates the potential of a new approach to treating anorexia nervosa - a disorder for which effective treatments have been significantly limited.
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Jun 2026
Study uncovers genetic trade-off between youth and longevity
A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing the risk of aging and cancer later in life.
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Jun 2026
Scientists mimic heart cell signaling using organic conductive plastics
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in artificially mimicking the ion signaling of heart muscle cells.
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Jun 2026
Aspirin use may help unmask early asymptomatic bladder cancer
The presence of blood cells in urine is a sign of bladder cancer. Because aspirin blocks platelets from forming harmful blood clots, the medication can cause mild bleeding or worsen existing bleeding in the urinary tract.
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Jun 2026
Acupuncture improves muscle function recovery in stroke patients
Paralysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics demonstrates that acupuncture can significantly improve muscle function recovery in patients who experienced a stroke, with this recovery correlating to increases in grey matter volume in certain regions of the brain related to cognitive-motor integration.
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Jun 2026
New platform identifies barriers to therapeutic antibody delivery in solid tumors
Eben Rosenthal, MD, the Barry and Amy Baker Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt Health, is the senior author of the paper. Rosenthal and co-author Guolan Lu, PhD, of Stanford University School of Medicine, developed single-cell spatial pharmacobiology (SSP), an experimental and analytical platform that allows visualization of drug-tumor interactions in human solid tumors.
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Jun 2026
Genetically-modified hookworms successfully deliver medicine to animal hosts
Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts.
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Jun 2026
The best foods for brain health may change as you age
Investigating brain foods, this review highlights dietary influences on cognition and neurodevelopment, while addressing significant gaps in current research.
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Jun 2026
TikTok promotes a thriving illicit vaping culture among young people
TikTok videos glamorizing illicit vaping highlight challenges in public health communication, as youth engage more with social media than educational resources.
