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Blinding lights: The hidden science behind gambling's glow

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Blinding lights: The hidden science behind gambling's glow
There's a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, they're engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if it's not just time you're losing? New research suggests that the lighting used in gambling environments could be quietly altering how we make decisions, making us more prone to take risks.

3.072. Self-esteem surges within one year of weight-loss surgery, study finds

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Self-esteem scores more than doubled within one year of weight-loss surgery, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting.

3.073. An ER doctor's guide to staying safe in summer heat

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As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors.

3.074. CDC staffing upheaval disrupts HIV projects and wastes money, researchers say

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Dozens of HIV experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received emails earlier in June revoking notices they received 10 weeks ago that laid them off. Damage to their projects may be permanent, however, and ongoing restrictions on their research will harm lives, multiple HIV scientists at the CDC told KFF Health News on condition of anonymity because of fears of retaliation.

3.075. Five-day vascular organoids speed tissue engineering research

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Boston Children's Hospital scientists have unveiled a five-day approach to generate functional vascular organoids capable of supporting blood flow and in vivo engraftment.

3.076. A cancer patient's sense of agency can shift rapidly—meanings matter

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A cancer patient's sense of agency as an active individual is not fixed, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland. The study, published in Qualitative Health Research, explored how a cancer patient's experience of agency, i.e., their sense of being able to influence their life, changes during diagnosis and treatment, as well as in response to wider societal crises. Conducted as a co-research project, the study followed the long-term experience of a single patient.

3.077. Researchers advocate for stronger blood clot prevention measures after leg artery procedures in high-risk patients

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A new statement from leading heart and blood vessel experts in Europe is providing clinical guidance for treatments to prevent blood clots in patients with a serious condition called chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), after they have had procedures to restore blood flow in their lower limbs. The statement, and the systematic review it is based on, comes from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Working Group on Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Diseases and Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

3.078. It's not just 'chronic fatigue': Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome is much more than being tired

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Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is as complex as its name is difficult to pronounce. It's sometimes referred to as simply "chronic fatigue," but this is just one of its symptoms.

3.079. The impact of unhealthy food marketing on teens and young adults

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A team of faculty, students, and staff from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute published a review of the impact of unhealthy food marketing on adolescents and young adults in the most recent issue of Obesity Reviews.

3.080. Why your doctor may not have given you the best advice for your lower back pain

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Treating lower back pain is enormously expensive. In the UK it's estimated to cost the NHS around £3.2 billion a year. So, ensuring patients get the right treatment is critical.

3.081. Blinding lights: The hidden science behind gambling's glow

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There's a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, they're engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if it's not just time you're losing? New research suggests that the lighting used in gambling environments could be quietly altering how we make decisions, making us more prone to take risks.

3.082. 2023 unintentional fall death rate was 69.9/100,000 in those aged 65 and older

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For adults aged 65 years and older, the unintentional fall death rate was 69.9 per 100,000 population in 2023 and increased with increasing age, according to a June data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

3.083. HIV's route to infection is more flexible than previously believed, study finds

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University of Michigan researchers have uncovered new details of the process that HIV uses to hijack cells' transportation systems for its own survival.

3.084. How wildfires might increase risk of flu, COVID-19

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Wildfires might inadvertently increase the risk of flu and COVID-19 outbreaks, a new study argues.

3.085. General practice nurses could be key to better contraception and abortion care

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A significant opportunity to increase women's access to the most effective form of contraception and abortion care is being missed in Australia, according to new research from Monash University's SPHERE Center of Research Excellence.

3.086. Chemical profile of fecal samples can help predict mortality in critically ill patients

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The gut microbiome and the metabolites it produces offer promising insight into disease severity in critically ill patients. In a collaborative effort, researchers from the U.S. and the Netherlands developed the metabolic dysbiosis score (MDS), a novel biomarker index based on the levels of 13 key fecal metabolites—the chemical byproducts of digestion. The designed index can identify high-risk patients early and guide timely interventions that could save the lives of critically ill hospitalized patients.

3.087. Designing better bispecific T-cell engagers for cancer immunotherapy

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Kennedy researchers have uncovered key design parameters for bispecific T-cell engagers (TcEs)—a class of cancer immunotherapy drugs. The findings may help unlock the full potential of TcEs and revolutionize cancer treatment for patients.

3.088. Winter viruses can trigger a heart attack or stroke—another good reason to get a flu or COVID shot

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Winter is here, along with cold days and the inevitable seasonal surge in respiratory viruses.

3.089. Transformative nutrition: The role of food in an inflammatory skin disease

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What happens on the skin often begins much deeper. In women living with chronic inflammation, pain, and recurrent skin lesions, the root of the problem may be linked to hormonal, immune, and metabolic imbalances.

3.090. Anti-aging drug rapamycin extends life as effectively as restricting calories—new research

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For centuries, humans have searched for ways to extend life. Alchemists never found the philosopher's stone, but scientists have consistently shown that a longer life can be attained by eating less—at least in certain lab animals. But can we find a way to live longer while still enjoying our food?

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