Toxic protein, linked to Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases, exposed in new detail
The protein tau has long been implicated in Alzheimer’s and a host of other debilitating brain diseases. But scientists have
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New study explores prevalence of drug promotions in primary care practices
According to a new Dartmouth study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, pharmaceutical companies’ promotional access to outpatient practices that deliver
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What the latest coronavirus tells us about emerging new infections
Viruses are quick studies. They’re prolific at adapting to new environments and infecting new hosts. As a result they are
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A new blood component revealed
Does the blood we thought to know so well contain elements that had been undetectable until now? The answer is
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US gets 1st case of mysterious new Chinese illness
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a
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New policy reduces anti-psychotic medications in foster children
Rutgers researchers have found that a Texas strategy to reduce anti-psychotic medication for children can serve as a model for
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Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer
UK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by ‘pulling the plug’ on the energy generator
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Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs
Like security screening to make sure nothing harmful makes its way into a crowded area, cells in the human body
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An international study discovers a new origin of lymphatic vessels in the heart
An international study led by Drs Miguel Torres and Ghislaine Lioux of the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), has
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Tips to keep New Year’s resolutions
(HealthDay)—Lose weight. Eat healthier. Quit smoking. These are all popular New Year’s resolutions that are often only kept for a
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