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Transgenic carrots producing nisin protein show promise as natural food...
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New study challenges belief that opioids are effective at treating cancer pain
The world’s largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines,...
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Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers...
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Q&A: DoxyPEP, a morning-after pill for STIs
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AI in medical research: Promise and challenges
In an editorial published in PNAS Nexus, Monica M. Bertagnolli assesses the promise of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to study and improve health. The editorial was written by...
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Depression and cancer: How psilocybin from mushrooms can help
Researchers report that psilocybin from mushrooms can help relieve depression for people with cancer. They noted that psilocybin is not a treatment for cancer but said it can help with the disposition...
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WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely
The new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a “variant of interest” by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its rapid spread across the...
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Bake Off desserts are a recipe for success when it comes to health benefits
Christmas desserts from The Great British Bake-Off are much healthier than expected, according to a new study. If you are looking for a guilt-free Christmas then desserts from the hit baking show...
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Introduction to Direct Primary Care In recent years, a significant shift in the healthcare paradigm has emerged, redefining how patients and doctors interact. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is at the...
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