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Weight-loss treatments may make sense in cancer prevention linked to obesity, but protection is not yet proven in people without diabetes
08/06

Weight-loss treatments may make sense in cancer prevention linked to obesity, but protection is not yet proven in people without diabetes

Weight-loss treatments may make sense in cancer prevention linked to obesity, but protection is not yet proven in people without diabetes The relationship between obesity and cancer has moved well beyond a vague suspicion. Excess body weight is now r...

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Noninvasive tools could change how dangerous bowel disease is detected in premature babies, but early testing is not yet routine
07/06

Noninvasive tools could change how dangerous bowel disease is detected in premature babies, but early testing is not yet routine

Noninvasive tools could change how dangerous bowel disease is detected in premature babies, but early testing is not yet routine In the neonatal intensive care unit, time matters enormously. Hours can separate what looks like a vague feeding or abdom...

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Stroke recovery does not follow one movement pattern, and sedentary profiles may help personalise rehabilitation
07/06

Stroke recovery does not follow one movement pattern, and sedentary profiles may help personalise rehabilitation

Stroke recovery does not follow one movement pattern, and sedentary profiles may help personalise rehabilitation For a long time, rehabilitation after stroke has been organised around very concrete goals: walking again, rebuilding strength, improving...

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Some HDAC inhibitors may be limited by more than epigenetics, raising new questions about how these cancer drugs really work
07/06

Some HDAC inhibitors may be limited by more than epigenetics, raising new questions about how these cancer drugs really work

Some HDAC inhibitors may be limited by more than epigenetics, raising new questions about how these cancer drugs really work Few ideas have been as influential in modern oncology as the notion that cancer can be treated not only by killing tumour cel...

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GLP-1 drugs may help the heart beyond weight loss, but the strongest autoimmune evidence still centres on psoriasis
07/06

GLP-1 drugs may help the heart beyond weight loss, but the strongest autoimmune evidence still centres on psoriasis

GLP-1 drugs may help the heart beyond weight loss, but the strongest autoimmune evidence still centres on psoriasis Few medication classes have changed the public conversation around obesity and diabetes as much in recent years as GLP-1 receptor agon...

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Infections can worsen diabetes complications, especially in the feet, but the broad headline is not confirmed by the supplied studies
07/06

Infections can worsen diabetes complications, especially in the feet, but the broad headline is not confirmed by the supplied studies

Infections can worsen diabetes complications, especially in the feet, but the broad headline is not confirmed by the supplied studies When people talk about diabetes complications, the focus usually falls on the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. But...

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A new attack on KRAS is raising hope in pancreatic cancer, but the strongest evidence is still preclinical
07/06

A new attack on KRAS is raising hope in pancreatic cancer, but the strongest evidence is still preclinical

A new attack on KRAS is raising hope in pancreatic cancer, but the strongest evidence is still preclinical Few cancer diagnoses carry as much weight as advanced pancreatic cancer. It is often found late, remains difficult to treat, and is still assoc...

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Researchers are uncovering how glioblastoma spreads through the brain — and where it may be possible to slow it down
06/06

Researchers are uncovering how glioblastoma spreads through the brain — and where it may be possible to slow it down

Researchers are uncovering how glioblastoma spreads through the brain — and where it may be possible to slow it down Among brain tumours, few diagnoses are as feared as glioblastoma. It is aggressive, difficult to control, and notorious for returning...

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TORCH infections still pose a serious pregnancy risk — and some of the harm can be prevented
06/06

TORCH infections still pose a serious pregnancy risk — and some of the harm can be prevented

TORCH infections still pose a serious pregnancy risk — and some of the harm can be prevented Not every pregnancy risk shows up clearly on a scan or announces itself with obvious symptoms. Some of the most serious threats to a baby’s development can b...

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