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Jan 2026
Human life span found to be far more heritable than previously believed
An analysis of twin cohort data suggests that human life span is far more heritable than previously believed.
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Jan 2026
Research reveals a link between defective DNA repair and immune-driven inflammatory disease
Unrepaired DNA-protein crosslinks (DPCs) – highly toxic tangles of protein and DNA – cause a process that leads to premature aging and embryonic lethality in mice.
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Jan 2026
Most Americans would consider swapping classic Super Bowl party fare for plant-based options, poll finds
It is estimated that Americans will consume 1.48 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl, but a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll finds that most Americans, 56%, would consider trying a plant-based alternative such as Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites while watching the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.
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Jan 2026
Sex-specific analysis uncovers unique disease pathways and treatment implications
Biological differences between women and men led to variations in the appearance and progression of many diseases, which influenced diagnosis and response to treatments.
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Jan 2026
Importance of clear numerical communication in medicine
Similar - yet not the same: Many studies show that patients often struggle to interpret numerical information in medical contexts, especially probabilities related to recovery and side effects.
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Jan 2026
Foreign legislation strongly influences domestic novel psychoactive substance deaths
Ric Treble is a retired forensic chemist, who has studied the development of novel drugs for over thirty years.
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Jan 2026
Study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus in children
Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.
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Jan 2026
Particle and chemical emissions raise safety concerns in 3D printing
When the manufacture of plastic products moves into ordinary homes, new health problems arise, including emissions of particles and chemicals.
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Jan 2026
Researchers identify key factor to help improve treatment for glioblastoma
A groundbreaking study from Brown University Health researchers has identified a crucial factor that may help improve treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of adult brain cancer.
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Jan 2026
Nasal spray vaccine prevents infection from highly pathogenic H5N1 virus
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a nasal vaccine against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, or bird flu, which has jumped from wild birds to livestock to humans.
