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Preventing heat-related illness in children as temperatures rise

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Preventing heat-related illness in children as temperatures rise
The arrival of summer should mean more outdoor playtime for children, but the lessons of last summer warn of a different experience. Pediatricians see that as climate change leads to higher temperatures each year and longer stretches of hot days, parents increasingly need to be aware of the risks of heat-related illness on children.

1.165. Scientists uncover the link between estrogen and heart health in women

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A new preclinical study from Monash University has uncovered the role of the female sex hormone estrogen in protecting the hearts of women with high blood pressure—a link that, until now, has not been fully understood by scientists.

1.166. Online program aims to help IBD patients build body confidence

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A first-of-its-kind online body image and well-being program designed to help people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) feel more positive about their bodies has been developed by Flinders University.

1.167. Adaptive spine board could transform ER transport

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In combat zones and emergency rescues, rapid evacuation and treatment can mean the difference between life and death. But prolonged immobilization during transport poses another life-threatening risk: pressure injuries.

1.168. What is rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD? And how can you manage it?

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Imagine your friend hasn't replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, "they are probably just busy."

1.169. Common medication for lung cancer symptoms found to limit immunotherapy effectiveness

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Corticosteroids, a commonly prescribed medication to alleviate cancer-related symptoms for non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with immunotherapy, are the main reason certain immunotherapies may fail in treating the disease, according to new research by Keck Medicine of USC.

1.170. Microscopic plant stones can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel

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Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.

1.171. Study finds higher risk of death from lymphoma and infections in rare skin cancer

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A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital shows that patients diagnosed with the rare skin cancers mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome face a significantly higher risk of dying from lymphoma and infections compared to the general population. The study was recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology.

1.172. Pulsating microneedles a pain-free alternative to traditional needles

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Needles designed to be less than 1mm in length painlessly penetrate the outer layer of the skin and deliver medication into the body, according to new research by a team from Griffith University and University of Newcastle.

1.173. Parkinson's disease: How the affected side shapes the disease's course

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Parkinson's disease affects approximately 10 million people worldwide. It typically begins asymmetrically, initially impacting only one side of the body. Although it first manifests through motor symptoms—such as tremors, slowed movement, or muscle rigidity—it also leads to cognitive impairments, anxiety, and depression, aspects of the disease whose progression remains poorly understood.

1.174. Preventing heat-related illness in children as temperatures rise

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The arrival of summer should mean more outdoor playtime for children, but the lessons of last summer warn of a different experience. Pediatricians see that as climate change leads to higher temperatures each year and longer stretches of hot days, parents increasingly need to be aware of the risks of heat-related illness on children.

1.175. Making sport safe and supportive again could keep more girls in game, say researchers

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Most girls (just) want to have fun when it comes to sport, and researchers from the University of Surrey say that forgetting this is driving many young women to quit.

1.176. Nighttime pistachio snacking may reshape gut microbiome in prediabetic adults

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Prediabetes affects a third of people in the United States and most of them will develop Type 2 diabetes, yet effective dietary intervention strategies remain limited. Pistachios have shown promise in improving markers of diet quality, yet little is known about how they influence the gut microbiome—a key player in glucose regulation and inflammation.

1.177. Sleep divorce: Could sleeping separately from your partner lead to a better night's rest?

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Hundreds of years ago, it was common for married couples among the European upper classes to have separate bedrooms. Sleeping separately was a symbol of luxury and status historically reserved for royalty and the very wealthy.

1.178. Measles exposure reported at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has announced that there was a measles exposure this week at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

1.179. Budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research—and the young scientists behind it

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Over the last several months, a deep sense of unease has settled over laboratories across the United States. Researchers at every stage—from graduate students to senior faculty members—have been forced to shelve experiments, rework career plans, and quietly warn each other not to count on long-term funding. Some are even considering leaving the country altogether.

1.180. Screen time may slow learning skills, study finds

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Screens are a part of daily life for many families—but too much screen time in the early years could slow a child's language development, a new study suggests.

1.181. Psoriasis: Causes, symptoms and treatments, a dermatologist explains

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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that mainly affects the skin. When you have psoriasis, your immune system sends signals to your skin cells to grow too fast.

1.182. New study maps four key pathways to Alzheimer's disease

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UCLA Health researchers have identified four distinct pathways that lead to Alzheimer's disease by analyzing electronic health records, offering new insights into how the condition develops over time rather than from isolated risk factors.

1.183. AI-powered virtual staining of biopsies for transplant diagnostics

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Organ transplantation offers life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage organ failure, restoring function and vastly improving quality of life for thousands each year. Yet, transplant rejection remains a leading cause of morbidity in lung and heart recipients, with up to 29% of lung and 25% of heart transplant patients experiencing acute rejection within the first year.

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