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Apr 2026
Pesticide exposure linked to higher cancer risk in new study
A new scientific study, published in Nature Health, reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer.
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Apr 2026
Most Americans unaware of brain donation’s role in autism research
Autism BrainNet today released new survey findings revealing a significant disconnect between Americans' strong support of autism research and their limited understanding of the role postmortem brain donation plays in advancing it.
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Apr 2026
Highly potent opioid shows potential as therapy for pain and opioid use disorder
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both pain and opioid use disorder.
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Apr 2026
Molecular switch in neurons found to limit the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a molecular switch in neurons that limits the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers.
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Apr 2026
DNA damage in gray matter neurons linked to MS progression
For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain's wiring. Scientists paid less attention to another loss that was happening in parallel: neurons in the cortex, the seat of higher thinking and cognition, were quietly dying.
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Apr 2026
Antibiotic use before and during pregnancy linked to psychological distress
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women.
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Apr 2026
"Smart" system distinguishes and neutralizes cancer cells with unprecedented precision
A team from UNIGE has designed a molecular system that distinguishes and neutralizes cancer cells with unprecedented precision, paving the way for autonomous, self-regulating drugs.
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Apr 2026
Kinesio taping offers limited benefits for treating musculoskeletal pain and mobility
Kinesio taping, or 'KT tape' as it's usually known-widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement-may not be all that effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the existing evidence, published in the online journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.
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Apr 2026
Boosting retail sales and nutrition through entrance-level produce displays
Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality of women's diets, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Apr 2026
Trump’s one big beautiful bill act darkens outlook for government-backed clinics
Bluestem Health, a clinic that serves low-income and uninsured patients in Lincoln, Nebraska, has lost money for the last two years.
