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How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage

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How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage
As colder months set in, respiratory infections begin to climb: everything from the common cold and flu to COVID-19. It's a time when healthy lungs matter more than ever. Yet the very tissue that lets oxygen pass from air to blood is remarkably delicate, and habits such as vaping can weaken it just when protection is most needed.

10. Quebecers' gambling habits shifted dramatically during the pandemic, research shows

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The COVID-19 pandemic shutdown changed just about every aspect of daily life, including gambling habits. With no casinos, bingo halls, sports betting or even lottery tickets, an unprecedented number of Quebecers turned to online gambling, many for the first time.

11. Survey reveals inconsistent use of containment in gynecologic surgery

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A new national survey of first-year fellows in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (FMIGS) has revealed significant gaps in the use of FDA-cleared containment systems during laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy. The work is published in Gynecology & Reproductive Health.

12. 'Traffic controller' protein that protects DNA discovered, and it may help kill cancer cells

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Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a protein that acts like a traffic controller for DNA, preventing damage during cell division—a discovery that could lead to new cancer therapies, according to a study published in Nature.

13. New type of diabetes discovered in babies

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Advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a new model of stem cell research have enabled an international team to discover a new type of diabetes in babies.

14. Bird flu persists in raw milk cheese, study demonstrates

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Raw milk cheese products contained infectious avian influenza virus when made with contaminated raw milk, creating potential health risks for consumers, according to a new study.

15. Direct-to-consumer drug pricing could compete with prescription insurance

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A new study offers a glimpse at how direct-to-consumer pharmacy pricing could one day present stiff competition to the private prescription drug insurance model, researchers say.

16. Repeated brain tumor sampling uncovers treatment response in patients with glioblastoma

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A multi-institutional study from the Accelerating GBM Therapies Through Serial Biopsies TeamLab, led by investigators from the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, found that serially testing tumor samples can help detect when a cancer treatment is activating the immune system in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), even when traditional imaging measures cannot.

17. Runny noses, black toenails and 'coregasms': Here are seven weird ailments that exercise can trigger

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Exercise is good for the body and the mind. A good workout can leave you feeling energized, recharged and ready to take on the rest of the day.

18. Electroacupuncture accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery

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Electroacupuncture significantly accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery in men undergoing surgery for localized prostate cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in JAMA Network Open.

19. How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage

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As colder months set in, respiratory infections begin to climb: everything from the common cold and flu to COVID-19. It's a time when healthy lungs matter more than ever. Yet the very tissue that lets oxygen pass from air to blood is remarkably delicate, and habits such as vaping can weaken it just when protection is most needed.

20. Number of children needing mental health care rises by 11% in a year, UK report finds

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The number of children and young people accessing NHS-funded mental health services has increased by nearly 80,000 in the past year, sparking renewed concern over a system already under strain.

21. Why people are watching livestreams of influencers gambling, and how it could be fueling addiction

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Every night, millions of people across the world tune in to watch influencers spin slot machines, chase jackpots and ride emotional rollercoasters of wins and losses. Online viewers erupt with cheers, emojis and pleas for "one more spin."

22. Seasonal allergies may increase suicide risk: New research

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Seasonal allergies—triggered by pollen—appear to make deaths by suicide more likely. Our findings, published in the Journal of Health Economics, show that minor physical health conditions like mild seasonal allergies, previously thought not to be an immediate trigger of suicide, are indeed a risk factor.

23. Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

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Globally, nearly half of the deaths of children under five years are linked to malnutrition. In Kenya, it's the leading cause of illness and death among children.

24. 3D-printed lungs could improve disease prevention and treatment

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Lung diseases like tuberculosis and cystic fibrosis can be difficult to treat. In part, that's because the two-dimensional models researchers use to study the diseases don't accurately reflect the shape of human lungs—and animal models don't behave like humans do when they encounter disease.

25. Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight

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New UBC Okanagan research shows that exercise can do more than improve the strength and cardiovascular endurance of women who have survived breast cancer.

26. Changes in gut microbiota may influence growth of autoimmune-gastritis-related neuroendocrine tumors

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Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered how the balance of bacteria in the stomach affects the growth of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). By identifying the specific bacteria involved and the biochemical reactions that cause tumor growth, the researchers hope to create a new diagnostic technique to detect which patients are most likely to develop cancer.

27. What makes a great coach?

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Successful sports coaches have some things in common, researchers from McGill University and the University of Queensland in Australia found. Notably, they engage in post-season introspection, focus on creating a good team culture and include their athletes in finding solutions to problems.

28. Avalanches: User-carried safety device can increase survival time fivefold

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When the Norwegian company that manufactures the Safeback SBX device, which is already on the market, approached Eurac Research to have it independently tested, it was clear that the international research team led by physician and researcher Giacomo Strapazzon would publish the results of the study in any case, regardless of the outcome.

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