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May 2026
Older adults increasingly use cannabis for pain and sleep relief
For adults over 60, cannabis use is increasing faster than in any other demographic.
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May 2026
Asthma medication formoterol shows promise for treating fatty liver disease
MUSC researchers are tackling MASH, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, a liver disease affecting hundreds of millions worldwide.
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May 2026
Plant-based mosquito repellent offers effective alternative to DEET lotions
Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there is a growing market for natural repellants that could be less irritating to the skin and more environmentally friendly.
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May 2026
Tiny cellular structure found crucial for brain development processes
A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into developmental disorders and potential therapies.
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May 2026
Eight hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius cruise ship
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, briefed media today on a cluster of hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, the MV Hondius.
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May 2026
Multi-center research initiative aims to improve glioblastoma patient outcomes
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a new multi-institution research effort aimed at improving care and outcomes for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers.
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May 2026
Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders
Thousands of times per year, a family's moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant stops smiling or making eye contact.
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May 2026
Wearable devices track real-time health effects of pollution and heat
As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time.
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May 2026
Study challenges assumptions about testosterone’s role in brain cancer
Scientists have long suspected that androgens, male sex hormones like testosterone, may help tumors grow because the hormones can suppress immune responses to some cancers.
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May 2026
A brain-based approach may improve smoking cessation treatment success
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain – between the pull of reward and the ability to resist.
