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Emergency health messaging shows limited effectiveness on X

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Emergency health messaging shows limited effectiveness on X
Public health officials had an unprecedented tool for near-instant, widespread communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox epidemic: social media.

194. Teens with higher blood levels of PFAS regain more weight after bariatric surgery, study finds

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Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of weight regain, which can undermine treatment success and long-term health, if they have elevated blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior to the procedure, according to new USC research.

195. ADHD medication linked to reduced risk of suicide, drug abuse, transport accidents and criminal behavior

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Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport accidents, and criminality, finds a study published by The BMJ.

196. Broad COVID-19 vaccination makes economic sense, especially for older adults, modeling study finds

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As the nation gears up for the rollout of an updated COVID-19 vaccine, a new study shows the economic benefits of continued broad vaccination in adults.

197. Arginine dentifrices significantly reduce childhood caries, clinical trial finds

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A study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as effectively as or more effectively than a sodium fluoride dentifrice, depending on the arginine concentration.

198. Specialized imaging improves overall prostate cancer survival by identifying benefits of salvage radiotherapy

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A study from Denmark shows for the first time that men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer who undergo PSMA PET/CT before salvage radiotherapy have improved survival rates compared to those who do not.

199. For professional fighters, childhood disadvantage is linked to more brain changes later

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Athletes who participate in combat sports like boxing and mixed martial arts and grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to show signs of brain changes associated with neurodegeneration than athletes from affluent neighborhoods, according to a study published on August 13, 2025, in Neurology Open Access.

200. Coffee is mostly safe, study finds, but some contaminants remain

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Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there's room for improvement.

201. FDA approves first drug for chronic lung condition bronchiectasis

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For the first time, people with bronchiectasis will have a treatment option. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Insmed's daily pill brensocatib, which will be sold under the brand name Brinsupri. The drug is designed to treat non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), a chronic condition that damages the lungs and makes it harder to clear mucus, the company said in a statement.

202. Lebrikizumab is efficacious and safe for patients with skin of color and eczema: Study

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For patients with skin of color and atopic dermatitis (AD), lebrikizumab is efficacious and safe, according to a study published online July 15 in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology.

203. Emergency health messaging shows limited effectiveness on X

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Public health officials had an unprecedented tool for near-instant, widespread communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox epidemic: social media.

204. AI and ultrasound images can now help predict infant delivery timing

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Ultrasound AI, which develops artificial intelligence applications for medical imaging, has published findings from its PAIR (Perinatal Artificial Intelligence in Ultrasound) Study in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.

205. Maternal microbes play a significant role in shaping early brain development, study suggests

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Research from Michigan State University finds that microbes play an important role in shaping early brain development, specifically in a key brain region that controls stress, social behavior, and vital body functions.

206. Many UK mothers report lack of support during Down syndrome prenatal screening

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Prenatal screening for Down syndrome (DS) is offered to all pregnant people receiving antenatal care in Great Britain, with the goal of providing relevant impartial information to support their reproductive decisions, but the experiences of parents of children with Down syndrome of undergoing screening are rarely captured in detail.

207. Study leads to new understanding of how stroke impacts reading

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It's long been known that people who experience a stroke can struggle with reading, but researchers weren't clear exactly why. Now, a new study, led by researchers at Georgetown University, reveals that strokes can limit a person's ability to use the meaning of words to help them recognize the words when reading. The finding presents a possible opportunity for new therapeutic strategies to help people recover one of the most important life skills.

208. First curriculum for epilepsy surgery aims to provide international training standards

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An ILAE task force has developed the first international curriculum for epilepsy surgery with the goal of providing global training standards.

209. Analysis shows udenafil significantly improves exercise capacity in Fontan patients with reduced baseline function

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A newly published, post-hoc analysis of the landmark FUEL (Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal) Trial demonstrates that udenafil, a PDE5 inhibitor, significantly improves peak oxygen consumption (peak VO₂) in adolescents with single-ventricle congenital heart disease (SV-CHD) who have undergone the Fontan procedure and have reduced exercise capacity.

210. Trial shows immunotherapy plus radiation fails to improve glioblastoma outcomes

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NRG Oncology recently reported the results of the phase II/III NRG-BN007 clinical trial showing that combining ipilimumab and nivolumab with radiation therapy (RT) did not improve progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with newly diagnosed MGMT-unmethylated (uMGMT) glioblastoma in comparison to standard RT with temozolomide (TMZ). Accordingly, this trial will not progress to a phase III. These results were recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

211. Cutting waiting lists for mental health care in the UK would save money and people's jobs

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There are more than 1 million people on NHS waiting lists for mental health care in the UK. Many of them have to wait weeks or months before treatment can begin for conditions such as depression and anxiety.

212. An experimental therapy could lead to one universal antiviral to rule them all

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For a few dozen people in the world, the downside of living with a rare immune condition comes with a surprising superpower—the ability to fight off all viruses.

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