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The world's 1st CRISPR therapy has been approved. Here's …

WEBExa-cel, also known by its brand name Casgevy, received its first regulatory approval on Nov. 16, 2023 from the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory …

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New UTI vaccine wards off infection for years, early studies suggest

WEBMore than 50% of the patients who used a new mouth-spray-based vaccine didn't have a UTI for up to nine years. Comments (0)

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How mental health affects physical health Live Science

WEBA study by the Mayo Clinic explains some of the key mental health markers to look out for: Feeling sad or down. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. …

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The Human Body: Anatomy, Facts & Functions

WEBThe human body is a complex network of systems that work together to keep life-sustaining processes running smoothly. These systems break down food for fuel, …

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'If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die': How scientists are

WEBWhite blood cells, pictured above, are key players in the body's inflammatory response to pathogens. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Inflammation is the body's natural …

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10 Ways You Can Improve Earth's Health Live Science

WEB5. Twist some knobs. The other big users of energy in your household are your hot water heater, your washer and dryer, and your dishwasher. Each, in its own …

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Blood test powered by AI could catch osteoarthritis 8 years earlier

WEBOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it affects more than 32.5 million adults in the U.S. It was originally known as a "wear and tear" disease …

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PTSD tied to 95 'risk hotspots' in the genome Live Science

WEBIn the new study, published April 18 in the journal Nature Genetics, a consortium of scientists from around the world combined multiple collections of genetic …

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Scientists just grew super realistic, miniature colons in the lab and

WEBThe tiny colons were grown from mouse stem cells, but human versions could one day be used to test new drugs for colorectal cancer, scientists say.

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Why a balanced diet is important Live Science

WEBYou may be wondering why a balanced diet is important. The simple answer is eating a healthy, balanced diet is a vital part of maintaining good health and helping …

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What is gut health and why is it important

WEBWhy is gut health important? According to Anderson-Haynes, the gut is responsible not only for digestion, but also for assisting functions such as hormone …

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Our 10 most-read health stories of 2023 Live Science

WEBIn no particular order, here's 10 of our most-read health stories from 2023. Related: 12 microscopic discoveries that went 'viral' in 2022. 1. Virus spotted infecting …

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Nine benefits of antioxidants: From disease prevention to healthy …

WEBSpecifically, antioxidants have the potential to delay various forms of cognitive decline, like memory loss. This is all related to oxidative stress, too, which can …

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8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of …

WEBThe study uncovered a link between eight-hour eating windows and cardiovascular death, but due to its design, it cannot say whether this eating schedule …

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Why Is the Medical Symbol a Snake on a Stick

WEBSnake bites are generally bad news so the animal might seem ill-fitting as the symbol of the medical profession, but the ancient emblem actually has quite a story …

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Diseases & Conditions: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

WEBA-Z guide to causes, symptoms & treatments of genetic, infectious and communicable diseases including skin, eye and heart disease, diabetes & cancer.

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Tweak to Schrödinger's cat equation could unite Einstein's …

WEBPhysicists have proposed modifications to the infamous Schrödinger's cat paradox that could help explain why quantum particles can exist in more than one state …

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Plato's burial place finally revealed after AI deciphers ancient scroll

WEBSo far, researchers have identified 1,000 words, or roughly 30% of the text written by Philodemus. "Among the most important news, we read that Plato was buried …

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Extreme exercise can pose risks. A cardiologist explains why.

WEBExercise can also significantly reduce the risk of developing conditions that negatively affect heart heath, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. …

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25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go Away Live Science

WEBMyth: Vaccines can cause the flu (and autism). (Image credit: Vangelis Thomaidis | Stock Xchng) Although the body can develop a low-grade fever in response …

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We've never seen the Fitbit Versa at this rock bottom price before

WEBAt launch, the Fitbit Versa 4 was a little finicky, with some heart rate inaccuracies, but the company appears to have patched these up over time via firmware …

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Inflation could hit your mental health as much as your wallet

WEBResearch conducted in the U.S. by psychologist Jean Twenge of San Diego State University found that in 2020, adults 18 to 44 saw the worst impacts on mental …

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Lasers reveal prehistoric Irish monuments that may have been …

WEBWhile most of the five range in size between 492 and 656 feet (150 and 200 meters) long, the largest stretches roughly 1,312 feet (400 m) long, according to the study.

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China green-lights mass production of autonomous flying taxis — …

WEBWhile the EH216-S now has approval for mass production, the CAAC issued the Green Aviation Manufacturing Development Outline (2023-2035) in October 2023, …

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