Diet Coke is often described as a zero-sugar, zero-calorie alternative to regular Coke. It has a crisp, light taste and is a popular choice for those monitoring calorie intake. But is this supposedly healthier carbonated soft drink actually…
Category: 6. Health
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New insights into MDMA therapy for PTSD and beyond
A comprehensive peer-reviewed invited review published today in Psychedelics by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and colleagues (Dr. Mingming Zhao and Dr. Jianjun Yang) synthesizes the evolving landscape of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, examining…
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Ateneo scientists advance toward a vaccine for stomach ulcers
Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach ulcers were caused by eating spicy foods or having an unhealthy diet. But since then, researchers have found that Helicobacter pylori—a common bacterium found in over 60% of…
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Combination strategy may optimize interferon-based therapy for chronic hepatitis B
Background and objectives
Peginterferon-α treatment exhibits low rates of the serological conversion rate of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and the negative conversion rate of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA, with significant…
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New model tracks disease spread through daily commuting
For countless millions across the globe, commuting to work or school is an everyday routine. But during a pandemic, the practice can contribute enormously to the spread of infectious disease, a fact that many traditional…
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Estradiol and estriol may protect nerve function in multiple sclerosis
About 100,000 of the estimated million people in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms that worsen continuously or after periods of remission.
“Progressive MS is…
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New Alzheimer’s Treatment Clears Plaques From Brains of Mice Within Hours : ScienceAlert
Scientists have repaired a natural gateway into the brains of mice, allowing the clumps and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease to be swept away.
After just three drug injections, mice with certain genes that mimic Alzheimer’s showed…
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Sweden struggling to balance new COVID-19 vaccine strategy with public finances
Sweden has diverged from several European peers in its autumn COVID-19 vaccination strategy, prompting criticism from medical experts and raising questions about the balance between public health and fiscal prudence.
As transmission rates remain…
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New composite sponge offers rapid and safe control of surgical hemorrhage
Uncontrolled bleeding during surgery remains one of the deadliest medical emergencies. Injuries to internal organs such as the liver or spleen are especially dangerous because bleeding is difficult to control and often…
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Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes
Young adults who upheld healthier LE8 habits, especially weight control, activity, and sleep, were far more likely to reverse prediabetes, revealing a critical chance to halt diabetes before it begins.
Study: Life’s essential 8…
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