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Health news • Apr 22

Late Detection Keeps HPV Cancer Rates High in Indonesia

Indonesia continues to face high HPV-related cancer cases and deaths, driven by delayed detection and low screening rates.

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Health news • Apr 22

Gel that costs pennies has restored sight to 7 out of 8 patients who had lost it

An inexpensive gel already used in surgery restored vision in 7 out of 8 patients with eyes that collapsed due to low pressure.

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Health news • Apr 22

Emerging Growth Trends Driving Expansion in the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Market

The Mycobacterium tuberculosis market is gaining increasing attention due to ongoing advancements in diagnostic technologies and growing efforts to control...

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Health news • Apr 22

Harvard Said Loneliness Was Killing Us. A New Study of 10,217 People Just Revealed a Surprising Twist

A new study shows that loneliness is linked to worse memory early on. Its biggest impact happens before cognitive decline begins.

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Health news • Apr 22

Two common drugs may reverse fatty liver disease, study finds

Scientists have discovered that combining two existing drugs can dramatically reduce liver fat linked to a common and often silent disease.

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Health news • Apr 22

Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

In separate clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.

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Health news • Apr 22

Moderna launches mRNA bird flu vaccine trial after HHS cancels funding

The Department of Health and Human Services had canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in funding previously committed to help develop mRNA vaccines.

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Health news • Apr 22

These 2 Daily Habits May Slow Aging, According to Science

A new study finds that a balanced diet and regular physical activity may help slow the aging process and support healthy aging.

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Health news • Apr 22

Common eating habit may trigger premature immune system aging, study finds

Eating too much salt has long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research suggests that it could trick the immune system into prematurely aging the...

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Health news • Apr 22

As wildfires worsen, exposure to smoke may increase risk of several cancers

With cigarette smoking declining and fire frequency on the rise, wildfire smoke may emerge as a key driver of cancers in the United States, new research...

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Health news • Apr 22

Yes, Allergies Really Are Worse This Year — Here’s Why And What To Do About It Right Now

Your allergies aren't in your head. Pollen season is 3 weeks longer than it was 50 years ago — here's why and what actually helps.

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Health news • Apr 22

Midlife behavior predicts how long animals are likely to live, including humans

A new study found that subtle differences in an animal's behavior by midlife can predict how long it is likely to live.

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Health news • Apr 21

RFK Jr. Blames Immigrants, Not Himself, For Measles Outbreaks In U.S.

The Health and Human Services secretary regularly rails against vaccines that have been proven to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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Health news • Apr 21

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

April 21 (Reuters) - Moderna (MRNA.O) , opens new tab said on Tuesday it had started a late-stage study of its experimental bird flu vaccine in the U.S....

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Health news • Apr 21

If a bird flu pandemic starts, we may have an mRNA vaccine ready

A final-stage trial has started of an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu strain infecting many animals – and occasionally people – worldwide.

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Health news • Apr 21

Britain launches new mRNA vaccine trial to prepare for bird flu pandemic

A major new clinical trial for an mRNA bird flu vaccine is set to begin in Britain in the coming weeks, it was announced on Wednesday.

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Health news • Apr 21

Moderna Announces Initiation of Phase 3 Study of Investigational mRNA Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Candidate

Phase 3 study is supported by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to help strengthen global preparedness against a significant pandemic...

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Health news • Apr 21

Layton Medical Centre GP to lead a first-of-its-kind trial to test a new vaccine for bird flu in humans

Thousands of people in the UK are expected to be recruited for the study, with poultry farmers or those who have close contacts with birds encouraged to...

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Health news • Apr 21

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

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Health news • Apr 21

Frequent and Morning Naps May Indicate Health Problems and Higher Mortality Rates in Adults

Frequent and longer naps in older adults are linked to higher mortality rates, and excessive daytime napping may indicate underlying health issues like...

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