Claims data study ties epilepsy drugs in pregnancy to developmental risks

Findings published by The BMJ reinforce previous research linking use of the antiseizure drug valproate during pregnancy to neurodevelopmental...

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Study finds ALS drug hope via AI and veteran records

A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)-led team of scientists and computational engineers using one of the largest electronic health record...

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Study finds ALS drug hope via AI and veteran records

A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)-led team of scientists and computational engineers using one of the largest electronic health record...

Olivia Bennett

Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones

The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn...

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Aging may change lung cancer treatment: Targeting ATF4 could curb metastasis

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a protein linked to an increased risk of metastasis and recurrence in lung cancer. The...

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Fructose-fed mice with low testosterone gained liver weight, but antibiotics blunted it

Low testosterone in itself can cause a variety of health problems, but the addition of a poor diet can exacerbate certain conditions. Metabolic...

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Unusual tumor cells may be overlooked factors in advanced breast cancer

An enigmatic type of circulating tumor cell called a dual-positive (DP) cell is associated with shorter survival time in patients with advanced breast...

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A workout playlist for your heart? Why musical structure could guide rehab

New findings on how the human heart adapts to expressive music features, like loudness or tempo, could lay the foundations for targeted music-based...

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Vaccine gaps are rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Rather,...

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Breathe better, longer: New clues to shortness of breath in older adults

Understanding how aging reshapes the body and why physical function often declines over time has become a central focus of modern biomedical research....

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