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China sees marked rise in 5-year survival rate for pediatric, adolescent cancers-Xinhua
A research team of Peking University (PKU) conducts research of tumor cachexia in a laboratory at PKU in Beijing, capital of China, on March 29, 2024. (PKU/Handout via Xinhua) BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — China’s pediatric and adolescent cancer…
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Isle of Man health expert on how to deal with flu over Christmas
PA MediaMost cases of the flu can be managed at home with rest and simple remedies With Christmas gatherings approaching, health chiefs on the Isle of Man have urged people to take precautions and know what to do if they fall ill over the festive…
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Japan confirms avian influenza outbreak in Kyoto
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TOKYO, Dec. 24 (Xinhua/APP): Japan’s agriculture ministry said on Wednesday that genetic testing has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm in Kyoto…
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This tiny peptide could help stop brain damage after injury
A global research team led by the company Aivocode, working with scientists from the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), reports that a small compound has a strong protective…
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Responding to US CDC: Hepatitis B Vaccines Are Safe And Effective — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Prof Dr Rosmawati Mohamed, Dr George Lee & Tee Shiao Eek
The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices (ACIP) recommendation to end the universal birth-dose of the hepatitis B…
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These nanoparticles kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones
Researchers led by RMIT University have developed extremely small particles called nanodots that can destroy cancer cells while largely leaving healthy cells unharmed. The particles are made from a metal-based compound and represent a possible…
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Spectrum 2025: Year in review
Autism research made U.S. national headlines multiple times this year. The Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised questions about autism’s prevalence and…
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The Transmitter’s most-read neuroscience book excerpts of 2025
The Transmitter’s Books section highlights books written by and for neuroscientists. In 2025, we published excerpts from books that tackled a wide range of neuroscience topics, including scientific misconduct in Alzheimer’s…
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