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Jan 2026
WSU study reveals gaps in end-of-life care education for doctors
Doctors encounter death and dying significantly more than most people. It's the price of saving lives and helping people.
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Jan 2026
RAS-MAPK inhibition halts spinal deformity in neurofibromatosis type 1 mouse model
Spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis are among the most serious complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people.
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Jan 2026
Bacterial toxin shrinks tumors, enhances immune response in colorectal cancer study
A toxin secreted by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing any measurable damage to the body. This is shown by a new study by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden.
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Jan 2026
PFAS exposure linked to gestational diabetes and insulin problems
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of highly persistent environmental chemicals commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," is associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and altered markers of insulin resistance and insulin secretion, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Jan 2026
DLL3 on circulating tumor cells predicts tarlatamab success in lung cancer
A team led by investigators at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute has discovered that a particular marker on tumor cells circulating in the blood indicates whether a patient with lung cancer will experience a lasting response to a newly approved immunotherapy called tarlatamab.
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Jan 2026
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy affect children's development
Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy can influence children's behavior and brain development.
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Jan 2026
New BIND screener identifies brain-related comorbidities risk in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In research published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, investigators developed a brief, reliable, and valid screening tool to help identify individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (a neuromuscular disorder) who are at increased risk of brain-related comorbidities, such as language disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety.
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Jan 2026
Long-term singles experience sharper decline in life satisfaction and well-being
More and more young adults abstain from entering committed romantic relationships, and this may be affecting their well-being.
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Jan 2026
Silent thief of sight: Rutgers Health experts highlight glaucoma risks, early detection
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, prompting Rutgers Health experts to underscore the importance of early detection and public awareness.
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Jan 2026
Cannabidiol could become a therapeutic tool for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Cannabidiol (CBD) could become a therapeutic tool to address some of the most frequent and disabling consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a condition caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy.
