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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in southern Colorado town

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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in southern Colorado town
An out-of-state visitor with a confirmed case of measles may have exposed people at a southern Colorado hotel and gas station earlier this week, according to state and Huerfano County health officials.

28. AI-powered method combines blood data to more accurately measure biological age

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Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed an innovative new way to measure biological age, which could make it easier to detect and track age-related conditions.

29. Fecal microbiota transplant may help patients with IBS and depressive symptoms

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A meta-analysis of randomized trials suggests fecal microbiota transplantation can ease depressive symptoms, with stronger effects reported for endoscopic or enema delivery, according to researchers at the Department of Nursing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. A subset also found improvements in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

30. An LLM that can process and display transmitted cardiac data in real time

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In addition to linguistic prompts, large language models can also understand, interpret, and adapt their responses to heart frequency data. Dr. Morris Gellisch, previously of Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, and now at University of Zurich, Switzerland, and Boris Burr from Ruhr University Bochum have developed a technical interface through which the physiological data can be transmitted to the language model in real time.

31. Mapping overlooked challenges in stroke recovery

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Researchers at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital conducted one of the largest qualitative studies with stroke survivors and care partners within the United States to better understand what well-being means in recovery. Through the lived experiences of the participants, the team identified key factors that shape physical and emotional well-being after stroke.

32. Surprising gene mutation in brain's immune cells linked to increased Alzheimer's risk

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In a study published in Neuron, a research team at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, aimed to understand how immune cells of the brain, called microglia, contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. It's known that subtle changes, or mutations, in genes expressed in microglia are associated with an increased risk for developing late-onset AD.

33. 'Craters' on surface of melanoma cells mark tumor-killing hotspots, study reveals

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New research published in Cell finds the existence of craters on the surface of melanoma cells that serve as immune hubs, becoming major sites for tumor killing. These craters could serve as good markers for immunotherapy success.

34. New antivirals could help prevent cold sores by changing cell structures

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A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the common infection behind oral herpes, according to new research published in Antiviral Research.

35. Collaboration leads to drug candidate for a hard-to-treat type of lung cancer

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An alliance of scientists at the Broad Institute and Bayer Pharmaceuticals have developed a drug candidate, sevabertinib, that could be a new treatment for a group of lung cancer patients who have few options today.

36. Chemotherapy combination boosts overall survival in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

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In recent research, treatment with osimertinib plus a platinum–pemetrexed chemotherapy combination resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival in patients with newly diagnosed EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared to osimertinib alone.

37. Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in southern Colorado town

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An out-of-state visitor with a confirmed case of measles may have exposed people at a southern Colorado hotel and gas station earlier this week, according to state and Huerfano County health officials.

38. How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior

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Studies have found that the density of tobacco retailers in a neighborhood is associated with smoking, the leading cause of preventable disease and death. But what if smokers and policymakers were able to understand the impact of this exposure not just on a population level but at the individual level? Rather than relying on longer recall periods and assumptions about how people move through their neighborhoods, as many studies do, what if researchers could follow the movements and behaviors of smokers more naturally—hour by hour, day by day?

39. Newly formed Governors Public Health Alliance is 15 strong, but doesn't include Pa.

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A newly formed, multistate coalition represents the largest coordinated pushback to federal public health guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to date.

40. Growing pains? For young athletes, it might be a sports injury

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Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball.

41. Why high levels of lead are found in plant-based protein powders and many brands of cinnamon

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It's no surprise to Northeastern food policy expert Darin Detwiler that high levels of lead are being found in both protein powders and bottles of cinnamon.

42. 'Skinny fat' linked to silent artery damage

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A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy.

43. Should the UK introduce targeted prostate cancer screening? The case for and against

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Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has called for a targeted prostate cancer screening program for men most at high risk of the disease, reviving a national debate on how to save more lives and tackle health inequalities among men.

44. When healing turns harmful: Adrenal support cells tied to cancer origin

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A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in npj Precision Oncology, shows that support cells in the adrenal gland can regenerate hormone-producing tissue after birth. The same cells may also act as a starting point for adrenal tumors, offering new insights into cancer development and potential treatment strategies.

45. Missing molecule holds clues to Down syndrome

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New research suggests a missing brain molecule may hold the key to understanding—and potentially treating—the faulty neural circuits seen in Down syndrome. Restoring the molecule, called pleiotrophin, could enhance brain function in people with Down syndrome and other neurological diseases, even in adulthood, researchers say.

46. Virtual antenatal care linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes

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Women who receive more virtual antenatal care during their second or third trimesters could experience poorer pregnancy outcomes, including higher risks of preterm birth, cesarean sections and neonatal intensive care unit admissions, a new study suggests.

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