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Foamy Microglia Linked to Severe Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Study identifies fat-overloaded immune cells as key drivers of severe MS, offering new treatment target and potential early biomarker.
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Microplastics Linked to Higher Stroke, Diabetes, and Hypertension Rates
New analysis links microplastic exposure to increased stroke, diabetes, and hypertension in coastal US communities.
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Spicy Food and Alcohol Impact Gut Microbiome in Conflicting Ways
A Korean study reveals that spicy food supports gut health, but when paired with excess alcohol, it increases dysbiosis risk.
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Low Testosterone Predicts High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Men on Active Surveillance
A new study reveals that low baseline testosterone significantly increases the risk of progression to high-grade prostate cancer for men undergoing active surveillance.
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Vaccine Opposition: A History of Grifters, Cynics, and True Believers
A new book traces the anti-vaccine arguments that have persisted for centuries, from 18th-century smallpox to today's political divide.
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Diagnosis of Rare Hormonal Disorder Ends Decades of Unexplained Rage for UK Mother
Wendy Barker's story highlights Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a severe and often misdiagnosed condition affecting 1 in 20 women.
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EMR Alert Boosts Chlamydia Screening in Primary Care
Real-time electronic alerts for medical assistants increased chlamydia test orders in primary care, but not in ob-gyn practices.
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HDM-SLIT Shows Promise in Preventing Allergy in At-Risk Preschoolers
House dust mite sublingual immunotherapy induced protective immune responses in at-risk preschoolers before allergy onset.