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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 NIH case study finds virus drives creation of cancer cells in context of defective T cells. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown for the first time that a type of human papillomavirus (HPV) commonly found on the skin can directly cause a form of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) …

Can delaying a disease as monstrous as Alzheimer’s be as simple as walking and eating nutritious foods? A June 2025 study in Molecular Neurodegeneration assessed this topic and concluded that “up to 45% of dementia risk can be attributed to modifiable risk factors,” namely exercise and diet. What happens, the study explained, is that those two habits boost BDNF, or …

Cilantro is a polarizing herb. People either love it or hate it. For many, a sprig of cilantro can add much-needed flavor to a salad or in homemade guacamole. For others with a certain gene, it just tastes like soap. “It is estimated that four to 14 percent of the U.S. population has this genetic variation, making cilantro taste like …

Visit the News Hub Software developed at WashU Medicine on accelerated path to approval Getty Images A new AI-based technology developed at WashU Medicine analyzes mammograms to provide a more accurate prediction of an individual’s risk of developing breast cancer over the next five years. The software has now received the FDA’s Breakthrough Device designation. A new technology that harnesses …

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The number of people suffering from painful and disruptive hemorrhoids is growing, doctors say, with the modern lifestyle likely to blame. Research shows one in three people who receive a colonoscopy are diagnosed with hemorrhoids, with the condition accounting for about 4million doctors and hospital visits per year. In 2025, the hemorrhoids treatment market is projected to reach $1.75billion, up …

Even if you don’t suffer with digestive issues, it’s worth paying attention to your gut health. “When your gut is healthy, it helps break down food, absorb nutrients and regulate your immune system,” says registered dietitian Zoe Griffiths, who is also VP of behavioral medicine at Numan. “About 70% of your immune system is located in the gut! “But an …

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Why the family of 12-year-old Lake Murray amoeba victim wants an investigation  The State Family of boy who died from brain-eating amoeba raise awareness: “We don’t want his death to be in vain”  CBS News What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a child swimming in a lake  AP News Family of boy who died from brain-eating amoeba speaks out: ‘Unimaginable’  USA …

SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults  The New York Times Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests  CNN Using food stamps can help slow down brain decline as you age: study  New York Post Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests  NBC News FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL …