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Sierra Campbell has four key necessities she won’t leave home without: her phone, her keys, her wallet, and a small tote bag. The first three she uses only for practicalities, like paying for things and looking up directions. The bag is the source of all her entertainment: Loaded with portable activities like crossword puzzles, knitting needles, and watercolor paints, it’s …

For the past few months, CVS Caremark has declined to add a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug from Gilead Sciences to its formularies. Clinical trials showed the twice-a-year injectable, called Yeztugo, was highly effective in preventing the infectious disease, prompting enthusiasm about combating HIV globally. But the pharmacy benefits manager has argued that the $28,000 price tag — before any rebates or …

Summary: A new study shows that oxidative stress—an imbalance between damaging molecules and antioxidants—may contribute to repetitive behaviors observed in mice, similar to those seen in autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. Researchers found that higher levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, including glutathione and specific proteins, were linked to more severe stereotypies in young mice. These protein profiles were consistent across …

Cañellas-Socias, A., Sancho, E. & Batlle, E. Mechanisms of metastatic colorectal cancer. Nat. Rev. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 21, 609–625 (2024). Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Le, D. T. et al. PD-1 blockade in tumors with mismatch-repair deficiency. N. Engl. J. Med. 372, 2509–2520 (2015). Article  CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Guinney, J. et al. The consensus molecular subtypes of colorectal cancer. …

A week after The BMJ published a highly publicized paper claiming stem cell therapy can reduce the risk of heart failure, sleuths have unearthed what they are calling “serious” inconsistencies in the data.  The paper claims the phase III clinical trial published October 29 included over 400 patients in Shiraz, Iran, and tested whether stem cell therapy lowers the risk …

14 Days with Chia Seeds: Harvard doctor explains the benefits and best way to eat them  The Times of India The health benefits of chia seeds, according to experts  The Independent Nutritionist warns people with these 4 health conditions to avoid chia seeds: ‘If you have low blood pressure…’  Hindustan Times 5 kinds of people who should be careful when eating chia seeds  The …

Summary: A new study examining real-world hospital data reveals early indicators of who is most likely to benefit from Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia drug mechanism approved in 50 years. Patients with strong negative symptoms responded best to the xanomeline–trospium combination, showing notable improvements in social behavior and mood. Those with bipolar-like features or aggression saw little benefit, pointing to …

Health experts are sounding the alarm over the potentially harmful effects of chewing gum, from debilitating headaches to severe stomach problems. More than 150 million Americans consume gum each year, and it is estimated that each consumer chews around 300 pieces a year. The popular substance is made out of a blend of a gum base, sweeteners, softeners, flavorings and …

Goodbye, Cavities? Scientists Just Found a Way to Regrow Tooth Enamel  SciTechDaily Biomimetic supramolecular protein matrix restores structure and properties of human dental enamel  Nature Dentists Could Soon ‘Regrow’ Your Tooth Enamel With a Simple Gel  ScienceAlert Scientists ‘excited’ by gel to repair tooth enamel  BBC Scientists create new gel which can fix ‘unrepairable’ damage to your teeth in world first  The Independent Source link

11. “Rural paramedic here. Several years ago had a woman call with feelings of impending doom. No pain, no symptoms, just ‘I feel like I’m about to die.’ Vital signs were all normal, on scene exams all normal. But she wanted to go get checked out, so into the ambulance and away we go.” “We went to the hospital, and …