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An AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human trial

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A new universal coronavirus vaccine has completed its first human clinical trial, representing a key advance toward broader protection against future outbreaks. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the spinout company DIOSynVax (DVX) Ltd developed the experimental vaccine and tested it on 39 healthy volunteers, finding it to be safe with no serious side […]

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Researchers reversed diabetes in mice using lab-grown insulin cells

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Scientists in Sweden have developed a more reliable way to produce insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, a potential advance for type 1 diabetes treatment. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the cells regulated blood sugar and reversed diabetes in mice. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system mistakenly destroys the pancreatic cells responsible for

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Genetic testing may help some breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy, a study finds

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An international study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without affecting their chances of successful treatment. The findings come from the OPTIMA clinical trial, which tested whether a genomic test could identify patients who truly benefit from chemotherapy. The study included over 4,400 participants aged 40 and above from

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Anvisa authorizes innovative needle-free blood collection technology

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The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has authorized use of the Tasso device in Brazil, a technology designed to simplify blood collection while reducing patient discomfort. The device replaces traditional venipuncture and collects small samples of capillary blood. Needle-Free Device Aims to Make Blood Testing Easier and More Comfortable Developed in the United States,

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A new diabetes pill helps burn fat without the drawbacks associated with Ozempic

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A newly developed pill may provide a new option for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. Early studies indicate that it could help reduce blood sugar levels and promote fat burning, while avoiding some common drawbacks of existing weight-loss medications, such as appetite suppression and muscle loss. Unlike widely used GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic,

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Why Excessive Supplement Use May Be Damaging Your Health

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Dietary supplements are often marketed to support healthy aging, but their benefits for older adults depend on individual nutritional needs and whether there are any existing nutrient deficiencies that need to be corrected. The use of dietary supplements has increased significantly in recent years. Vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional supplements are often marketed as easy

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Russia says its cancer vaccine is ready and will be free worldwide

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Russian authorities have announced the development of an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine, using the same technology employed in some COVID-19 vaccines. Early reported results suggest it may help slow tumor growth and reduce metastasis in certain patients. Global Access Promise and Scientific Attention Officials claim that, if clinical trials and regulatory approvals are completed successfully,

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France introduces an artificial heart capable of working without the need for a donor

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France has revealed a breakthrough artificial heart that functions without a donor, marking a major step forward in heart medicine. The French company CARMAT created the artificial heart, known as Aeson, to support patients with advanced heart failure while they wait for a transplant. Artificial Heart for Advanced Heart Failure Created for patients suffering from

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New technology may lower high blood pressure without drugs

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Researchers at Pennsylvania State University in the United States have created a 3D-printed hydrogel implant that may offer a way to treat high blood pressure without medication. The device, named CaroFlex, was tested in rats by implanting it near the carotid artery. In short trials lasting about ten minutes, it reduced blood pressure by more

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Study suggests hantavirus may persist in semen for years

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A 2023 study published in the scientific journal Viruses found hantavirus genetic material in semen up to six years after infection. Researchers focused on the Andes virus—a rare strain linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak and known for its ability to spread between humans. The study tracked a 55-year-old man who contracted the

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