We may have been overestimating the role of a pathological class of misfolded protein in neurodegenerative disease.
Called prions, these molecules are responsible for conditions such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy or ‘mad cow disease’,
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Prion-Like Brain Damage Can Occur Without Infectious Prions, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
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New fat-burning diabetes pill protects muscle and appetite
Lowering blood sugar and increasing fat burning without reducing appetite or muscle mass is emerging as a promising possibility in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These encouraging results come from a study published in Cell by…
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Zanubrutinib Shows 5-Year PFS Benefit in R/R CLL/SLL | Targeted Oncology
Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) yielded durable efficacy and sustained progression-free survival (PFS) benefit in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), according to data from the…
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Japan uses AI and robots to tackle growing dementia crisis
Japan is facing a severe dementia crisis due to its rapidly aging population, and technology is playing an increasingly critical role in expanding the scope of care for affected individuals.
According to reports, more than 18,000 elderly people…
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Zanubrutinib Demonstrates Long-Term Efficacy, Safety in Relapsed/Refractory CLL/SLL
Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) displayed durable efficacy with a sustained progression-free survival (PFS) benefit in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), according to findings from the…
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Volcanic Eruption Set the Stage for the Black Death, Researchers Find
A major volcanic eruption in the mid-14th century may have triggered the climatic shocks that opened the door for the arrival of the Black Death in Europe, according to new research combining natural and historical evidence. The study,…
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The 10 Best Mediterranean Diet Foods to Add to Your Lunch
- The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating pattern that can help reduce disease risk.
- Common lunchtime foods like beans, vegetables and whole grains are a good fit.
- Eating more of these foods at lunch can help you follow a Mediterranean…
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Jersey Island Launches Remote Health Monitoring for Vulnerable Residents
In a major step toward transforming community healthcare, Jersey Island has introduced a new remote health monitoring service aimed at supporting vulnerable and elderly residents.
Family Nursing and Home Care…
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Endometrial Cancer Remission Rate: What Patients Need to Know in 2025
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in high-income countries, affecting more than 417,000 women worldwide each year (Sung et al., CA Cancer J Clin, 2021). Survival has steadily improved, largely because most…
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