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Stem cell transplants may reverse disability for some MS patients
Researchers found that of 174 MS patients who underwent stem cell transplants -- with cells from their own blood -- two-thirds had no evidence of "disease activity" over 10 years.…
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New nasal spray may treat rapid heartbeat
An investigational nasal spray may help folks with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) safely and quickly slow their heart rate on their own. Photo by fernando…
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Hot flashes during sleep may predict Alzheimer’s disease
The more hot flashes a woman experiences during sleep, the greater her risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study found. Photo by 1113990/Pixabay Hot…
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Less than half of U.S. adults say they are likely to get the new COVID-19 vaccine
Fewer than half of Americans (46%) say they will "definitely" or "probably" get the new COVID-19 shot -- that's higher than the percentage who have received previous boosters,…
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Many women turn to cannabis for menopause symptoms, but benefits are unclear
More than 40% of women in midlife said they had ever used cannabis for recreational or therapeutic reasons. Photo by Elsa Olofsson/Pixabay Women over 50 are turning to…
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Human radiologists beat AI in diagnosing common lung diseases on X-rays
Researchers pitted 72 radiologists against four AI tools in an analysis of more than 2,000 X-rays. The human experts won. Image courtesy of the Public Health Image Library…
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Many online marijuana dispensaries do little to enforce age limits
A study of age-verification policies and other practices of 80 online marijuana dispensaries found that minors can easily access the drug online. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI |…
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Yoga may improve cardio functioning of heart failure patients
People attend a yoga class at the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Summer Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga, an annual all-day outdoor yoga event, in New York City…
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Study finds medical distinctions in long COVID sufferers for first time
1 of 2 | A new study found for the first time that patients who suffer from debilitating fatigue and other symptoms of long COVID have medically distinct responses to…
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Breast cancer drug Piqray linked to high blood sugar levels
Among 147 people treated with Piqray, more than 80% developed high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and about 40% developed serious hyperglycemia. Photo by peejhunt/Pixabay…
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