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16 Sept 2026

Vitamin D May Help Brain Health in Older Adults

New research suggests that taking high amounts of vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in adults who are at risk of dementia.

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26 Aug 2026

New Method Revitalizes Aging Immune Cells

Researchers found a new way to rejuvenate tired immune cells using microscopic silicon nanowires. This breakthrough could improve the body's natural defenses against infections and cancer.

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13 Aug 2026

New Lung Cancer Treatment Shows Promise

Scientists developed a new therapy that combines a tumor-suppressing molecule with chemotherapy. Tests in mice showed high tumor shrinkage and no toxic side effects.

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11 Aug 2026

New Study Checks Safety of Alzheimer's Drug

A study by Duke Health shows how a new Alzheimer's drug works in real-life patients and examines its safety and side effects.

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6 Aug 2026

Microplastics May Increase the Risk of Liver Disease

A new study shows that microplastics from a common plastic can increase the risk of fatty liver disease. The risk is even higher for people who eat an unhealthy diet.

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31 Jul 2026

New Long-Acting Options Help in the Fight Against HIV

Researchers at an international conference presented new HIV treatments that require fewer doses. Options like six-month injections and weekly pills offer better choices and could make prevention and treatment much easier worldwide.

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28 Jul 2026

How Kidneys Heal Themselves After an Injury

Scientists at Tulane University discovered how kidneys rebuild their immune defenses after an injury. Their findings could help doctors create better treatments for kidney damage in the future.

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21 Jul 2026

FDA approves bemotrizinol for US sunscreens

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol for use in the United States. The ingredient blocks UVA and UVB rays; when it appears in products will depend on reformulation, testing and marketing by companies.

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15 Jul 2026

AI test predicts breast cancer recurrence

A study in Nature Communications reports an AI test that predicts the risk of breast cancer returning. The test uses routine clinical data and pathology slides, may be faster and cheaper than genomic tests, and needs clinical trials.

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15 Jul 2026

Tech neck: neck pain from phones and screens

Many adults develop “tech neck,” neck discomfort from leaning forward to look at phones and computer screens. Experts explain causes, symptoms and simple posture tips and stretches to reduce the problem.

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9 Jul 2026

New compound slows Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

Researchers at ETH Zurich found a compound that slows typical Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. The work, led by Ursula Quitterer, appears in the journal Cell Reports Medicine and the team has applied for a patent.

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25 Jun 2026

Daily body rhythms may aid stroke recovery

A study in mouse models suggests strengthening the body’s daily circadian rhythms can improve brain recovery after stroke. Interventions that boosted glymphatic flow led to better motor outcomes, but the findings are limited to animals.

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23 Jun 2026

Magnetic microrobots help repair spinal cords

Researchers in Zurich built tiny 'NPCbots' that pair stem cells with magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Guided and stimulated by magnetic fields, the microrobots helped repair spinal injuries in fish and mice without implanted electrodes.

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