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May 2026
Garlic-derived compound may help improve muscle strength during aging
Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can.
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May 2026
Many metastatic lung cancer patients still receive no treatment options
About half of people diagnosed with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer never receive treatment, despite advances in options over recent decades that have created meaningful improvements in lifespan and quality of life for many patients.
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May 2026
Nutrition and body image program improves recovery for women with substance use disorders
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF-10) program on nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors among 607 women undergoing treatment for substance use.
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May 2026
Research links muscle loss, weaker grip and slower walking pace to higher risk of stroke
Muscle loss, a weaker grip and a slower walking pace were associated with a higher risk of stroke in adults, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
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May 2026
Women face higher injury risks in car crashes, study finds
Cars have become increasingly safe over the past few decades. However, not all groups of people benefit equally from this.
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May 2026
Cell swelling in macrophages may trigger stronger inflammatory immune responses
As part of the body's first line of defense against foreign invaders, macrophages play an integral role in the innate immune system.
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May 2026
Heart disease risk prediction tool proves effective across global populations
A tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), proven to accurately predict heart disease risk for Americans, can be applied to the global population, a new study led by NYU Langone Health shows.
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May 2026
Methylmercury may harm metabolism beyond its known neurological effects
Methylmercury can accumulate in water environments and enter the food chain. Human exposure is of particular concern in communities affected by contaminated rivers, industrial pollution, artisanal gold mining and environmental disasters.
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May 2026
Aging may reduce anger and frustration linked to past regrets
Older adults report fewer recent regrets than younger adults, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.
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May 2026
Blood test may improve early tuberculosis detection among household contacts
Household contacts of people with tuberculosis (TB) have a high risk of getting TB themselves, at around 2 percent. It is currently difficult to detect TB in its early stages, or predict who will go on to have TB, and therefore preventive treatment is not widely used.
