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Concussions can cause iron to collect in brain
People who suffer a concussion and then develop headaches show iron accumulation in their brains, new research indicates. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer…
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Low iron in blood may trigger long COVID
Researchers found that ongoing inflammation and low iron levels in blood could be seen as early as two weeks post-infection in those who went on to develop long COVID symptoms…
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AI models accurately diagnose ear infections in infants and small kids
AI models told ear infections from fluid behind the ear with better than 93% accuracy in a recent study. Previous studies have found that the accuracy of human doctors ranges…
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Lack of adequate sleep may raise risk for diabetes
Compared to people who slept the recommended seven to eight hours per night, folks who habitually slept five hours per night had a 16% higher odds for Type 2 diabetes, Swedish…
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High number of people on HIV-preventing PrEP drugs stop using them, research shows
The drug combo known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is now a mainstay of HIV prevention among gay and bisexual males and other groups at high risk of infection. However,…
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New biopsy-free test may promptly diagnose oral cancers
Researchers estimated that use of a new test for oral cancer could reduce the need for lab-based biopsies by 90%. Photo courtesy of HealthDay News Analysis of a…
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Treatment for sensitive teeth may prevent cavities in children
A single treatment of either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or a typical dental sealant prevented 80% of cavities for four years among thousands of New York City elementary…
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Dangerous heat, humidity a rising threat to U.S. prisoners
Researchers found that approximately 1.8 million incarcerated people in the United States now suffer from excessive heat conditions for an average of 100 days per year. Photo by…
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Robotic hip ‘exoskeleton’ helps patients improve walking after stroke
The hip exoskeleton helps people adapt their stride by forcing both legs to take similar strides, researchers report. Photo by Derrick Zellmann/University of Massachusetts Amherst…
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MS drugs safe taken by breastfeeding moms won’t hurt babies, study finds
Breastfed babies whose moms received monoclonal antibody treatments for MS did not develop any more developmental delays than babies not exposed to the drugs through breast milk, a…
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