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Less invasive prostate cancer treatments may speed recovery — but tumour control still has to come first
04/14

Less invasive prostate cancer treatments may speed recovery — but tumour control still has to come first

Less invasive prostate cancer treatments may speed recovery — but tumour control still has to come first For years, prostate cancer treatment discussions were dominated by a straightforward question: how best to control or remove the cancer. Surgery,...

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A newly described RPN1-related disorder could offer clues about early brain development — but the mechanism still needs independent confirmation
04/14

A newly described RPN1-related disorder could offer clues about early brain development — but the mechanism still needs independent confirmation

A newly described RPN1-related disorder could offer clues about early brain development — but the mechanism still needs independent confirmation Some biomedical discoveries matter because of how many people they might eventually help. Others matter b...

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Weight gain in your 20s may shape health for years — but the stronger story is about life-course trajectories, not one uniquely decisive age
04/13

Weight gain in your 20s may shape health for years — but the stronger story is about life-course trajectories, not one uniquely decisive age

Weight gain in your 20s may shape health for years — but the stronger story is about life-course trajectories, not one uniquely decisive age One of the clearest messages in modern public health is that the body does not reset at each stage of life. W...

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China-based telehealth apps may fill care gaps for some Chinese immigrants in the U.S. — but the evidence points more to system barriers than better care
04/13

China-based telehealth apps may fill care gaps for some Chinese immigrants in the U.S. — but the evidence points more to system barriers than better care

China-based telehealth apps may fill care gaps for some Chinese immigrants in the U.S. — but the evidence points more to system barriers than better care In theory, modern health systems are supposed to be accessible, understandable, and responsive t...

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Scientists are exploring whether COVID-19 leaves molecular traces relevant to lung cancer biology — but a cancer-risk link remains unproven
04/11

Scientists are exploring whether COVID-19 leaves molecular traces relevant to lung cancer biology — but a cancer-risk link remains unproven

Scientists are exploring whether COVID-19 leaves molecular traces relevant to lung cancer biology — but a cancer-risk link remains unproven In the early years of the pandemic, the main concern was surviving the acute phase of COVID-19. Over time, the...

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The hippocampus does more than store memories — it also helps the brain spot novelty and update what matters
04/10

The hippocampus does more than store memories — it also helps the brain spot novelty and update what matters

The hippocampus does more than store memories — it also helps the brain spot novelty and update what matters When people think about memory, they often picture the brain as a kind of storage system: experiences go in, get filed away, and can later be...

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Mental health is more than the absence of illness — purpose, connection, and everyday support matter too
04/10

Mental health is more than the absence of illness — purpose, connection, and everyday support matter too

Mental health is more than the absence of illness — purpose, connection, and everyday support matter too For a long time, public discussion about mental health has focused, understandably, on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Depression, anxiety, b...

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Persistent nightmares in children may be tied to sleep and emotional regulation — and there are ways to break the cycle without medication
04/10

Persistent nightmares in children may be tied to sleep and emotional regulation — and there are ways to break the cycle without medication

Persistent nightmares in children may be tied to sleep and emotional regulation — and there are ways to break the cycle without medication Nightmares are part of childhood for many families. A bad night here, another there, a more intense scare after...

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Smartwatches may help flag heart failure hospital risk — but the strongest evidence still comes from dedicated wearable sensors
04/10

Smartwatches may help flag heart failure hospital risk — but the strongest evidence still comes from dedicated wearable sensors

Smartwatches may help flag heart failure hospital risk — but the strongest evidence still comes from dedicated wearable sensors Few areas of cardiology create as much practical urgency as heart failure. It is a chronic condition, but also an unstable...

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