Addiction
Biden administration delays menthol cigarette ban
A long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes has been delayed indefinitely, the Biden administration said Friday.
Apr 29, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Researchers from Denmark and Germany find brown fat's 'off-switch'
Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat in our bodies that's different from the white fat around our belly and thighs that we are more familiar with. Brown fat has a special job—it helps to ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Health
Last chance for global pandemic agreement talks
Countries returned to the negotiating table Monday for one last push to conclude an international agreement on how to handle future pandemics, with the most likely outcome being a slimmed-down accord that shelves some of ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to eight years before it appears on X-rays
A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on X-rays, Duke Health researchers report.
Apr 26, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study reviews approaches to cocaine treatment for Black Americans
A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that both culturally tailored and culturally universal approaches can be effective for cocaine treatment in Black Americans.
Apr 26, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
How does aging start? Scientists explain how IgG antibodies are a driving factor
Aging, a phenomenon that affects every individual, is a natural part of the human condition but one that often induces anxiety. These feelings are paired with health conditions and illnesses that accompany the aging process, ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Cardiology
Better heart health at midlife linked to less cognitive decline in Black women
Better heart health may mean middle-aged Black women are less likely to show cognitive decline than those with poor heart health, a study has found.
Apr 25, 2024
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Health
What is health equity? How the idea grew—and why it matters
It's an idea as old as modern medicine and as new as the latest medical research. No matter how you look at health equity, the conversation involves contradictions.
Apr 25, 2024
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Immunology
How immune cells communicate to fight viruses: New mouse model enables identification of chemokine producers and sensors
Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors. To understand this complex network, various techniques have been developed to identify chemokine-producing cells.
Apr 25, 2024
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Health
Research highlights role of faith spaces in supporting healthy aging
A team of researchers from The University of Manchester has spent the last 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities.
Apr 24, 2024
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