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What's the Risk of Infection from Manicures and Pedicures?
Manicures and pedicures are a popular service offered by nail salons around the world, contributing significantly to the global nail care market valued at US$23.5 billion annually.
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Statistical method may overstate Alzheimer's drugs' cognitive benefits by 29 times
A statistical approach used for Alzheimer's drug trials could lead to exaggerated claims on their effectiveness, warns a study from Brown University.
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For real heart protection, the weekly exercise number climbs far beyond current advice
New research suggests adults should aim for 560-610 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity to significantly lower risk of heart attacks and stroke.
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A new imaging approach captures brain activity across nine cell types at once
A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the field of neuroscience with the development of a new imaging approach that enables the simultaneous monitoring of brain activity across multiple
Q&A: One in Five Moms Face Untreated Perinatal Mental Illness
Learn about the staggering statistic that one in five moms suffer from untreated perinatal mental illness, including expert insights and personal experiences.
Study identifies key protein in immune cell exhaustion in cancer immunotherapy
New research reveals a critical protein responsible for the failure of CAR T-cell therapy in treating solid tumors, offering insights into improving personalized cancer treatments.
Ticks Are Spreading Like Wildfire—More Carrying Lyme Disease
Ticks spreading rapidly across America as millions prepare for outdoor activities; many now carry Lyme disease.
Dementia Risk Factors Vary by Country, Targeted Strategies May Prevent Millions of Cases
Research reveals country-specific approaches to address dementia risk factors like education, obesity, and mental health could prevent millions of cases in the Western Pacific Region.
'Jumping gene' helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians
The discovery of a genetic mutation by researchers at McGill University has provided significant insight into the elevated risk of pancreatic cancer among French-Canadians in Quebec.
New Cholesterol Guidelines Aim to Stop Heart Disease Earlier
Doctors should consider treating high cholesterol much earlier and more aggressively than they have in the past, New York-Presbyterian, and
Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments for Rare Ebola Strain in DRC
An outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in DRC is driving a urgent search for vaccines and treatments, highlighting the need for quick testing and deployment.
Gut Bacteria Employ Flexible Survival Strategy for Antibiotics and Diet Changes
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai along with their colleagues have uncovered that many types of gut bacteria employ a flexible survival strategy.
Gut Health: Why Food Alone Won't Fix Childhood Stunting in South Africa
South Africa faces a paradoxical situation regarding food availability and child nutrition. Supermarkets across the country are brimming with an abundance of products.
New benchmarks based on top performers aim for achievable excellence in pediatric emergency care
The pursuit of excellence in pediatric emergency care has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of new benchmarks based on the performance of top achievers.
Undiagnosed ADHD Linked to High-Risk Driving After Traffic Accidents
New research presented today at the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Annual Meeting in San Francisco has shed light on a concerning trend among adults who have been hospitalized following
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