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Jan 2026
Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light. But hiccups persist.
When Jeannine Urban went in for a checkup in November, she had her doctor's full attention.
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Jan 2026
JPM highlights | WuXi Biologics CEO Dr. Chris Chen: Scaled CRDMO platform delivering sustainable high growth
JPM Highlights | WuXi Biologics CEO Dr. Chris Chen: Scaled CRDMO Platform Delivering Sustainable High Growth
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Jan 2026
Reducing alcohol consumption could ease Australia’s cancer burden
National data indicates that lowering alcohol consumption could prevent thousands of cancer deaths, emphasizing the importance of public health interventions.
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Jan 2026
Study reveals hidden bacterial role in the formation of most kidney stones
In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.
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Jan 2026
Blood protein albumin identified as key defense against deadly black fungus
A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often fatal fungal infection.
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Jan 2026
New atlas of brain lysosomes sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders
Functioning brain cells need a functioning system for picking up the trash and sorting the recycling. But when the cellular sanitation machines responsible for those tasks, called lysosomes, break down or get overwhelmed, it can increase the risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological disorders.
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Jan 2026
Missed stroke warning signs common among pregnant and postpartum women
More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had encounters with health care providers for stroke-related symptoms within the prior month but did not receive a timely diagnosis, finds University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis published today in Stroke.
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Jan 2026
Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms
Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
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Jan 2026
Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults
People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).
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Jan 2026
Midlife insulin levels influence timing and duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms
A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic).
