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Jan 2026
GOP promotes MAHA agenda in bid to avert midterm losses. Dems point to contradictions.
When a "Make America Healthy Again" summit was held at the posh Waldorf Astoria in Washington, the line of attendees stretched down the block.
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Jan 2026
ELRIG announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as keynote speakers for cell and gene therapy 2026
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to the global drug discovery community, today announced the keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026.
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Jan 2026
The challenge of tracking asymptomatic Mpox
The mpox virus appears to be circulating silently in parts of Nigeria, in many cases without the symptoms typically associated with the disease, according to new research led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and partners in Nigeria. The findings may have implications for controlling the spread of the disease.
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Jan 2026
Accelerating kinase drug discovery with validated kinase activity assay kits
The development of new therapeutics targeting protein kinases is crucial in the fight against diseases like cancer.
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Jan 2026
How "old RNA" reshapes sperm metabolism
Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. But what drives this increased risk remains unknown.
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Jan 2026
Tracing the ancient lineage of canine heartworm disease
Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine parasites, suggesting heartworm disease has a far deeper and more complex evolutionary history than previously believed – including a possible ancient origin of Australian heartworms linked to dingoes.
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Jan 2026
Orchestrating a global response to the mosquito threat
Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000 people every year. Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya were once considered distant threats, but climate change and rapid urbanisation are enabling mosquitoes to spread to new areas, including parts of Europe.
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Jan 2026
High-dose flu shots lower hospitalization risk in older adults
High-dose influenza vaccines may lower serious hospitalization rates in older adults, particularly those with diabetes, according to a recent Danish trial.
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Jan 2026
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
The study examines groundwater chemistry's role in children's lead exposure, stressing the importance of monitoring and effective water treatment strategies.
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Jan 2026
Insulin anxiety and workplace barriers complicate gestational diabetes care
Insulin use in gestational diabetes presents challenges; education and support are key to overcoming fears and ensuring effective self-management for mothers.
