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New Blood Test Tracks Epigenetic Instability to Spot Early Cancer
Johns Hopkins scientists have developed a blood test that looks for epigenetic instability in DNA, rather than fixed genetic changes, to flag early cancers. The approach could one day complement existing screening tools and help doctors decide who truly needs invasive follow-up tests.
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Simple Add-On Surgery Slashes Deadly Ovarian Cancer Risk
A prevention strategy pioneered in British Columbia shows that removing the fallopian tubes during routine gynecologic surgery can dramatically reduce the risk of the most lethal form of ovarian cancer. Researchers say the simple add-on could prevent thousands of cases worldwide.
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New UVA Platform Aims to Deliver Pandemic Vaccines in Weeks
A University of Virginia team is pioneering a vaccine platform designed to slash development time from months to weeks while cutting costs and easing distribution. The approach could help protect people and animals worldwide, including in low-resource and remote regions.
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Antibody-Producing Cells May Predict Who Benefits From Cancer Immunotherapy
A Mount Sinai study finds that a specific type of antibody-producing immune cell, the IgG1 plasma cell, helps determine which patients benefit from PD-1 cancer immunotherapy. The work could lead to better prediction of treatment response and new combination strategies like cancer vaccines.
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How Targeting the Gut’s Immune System Could Slow Parkinson’s
New research in mice suggests Parkinson’s disease may spread from the gut to the brain with help from the immune system. Targeting gut immune cells could open the door to earlier diagnosis and new treatments.
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Survey Finds Most Americans Unaware of Non-Statin Cholesterol Drugs
A national survey from Ohio State reveals most Americans do not know about non-statin cholesterol medications or key heart risk tests, even as heart disease strikes at younger ages. Experts say routine screening and tailored treatment could save lives.
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UC San Diego Study Links Heart Attacks to Brain and Immune System
UC San Diego researchers have uncovered a three-way loop connecting the heart, brain and immune system during heart attacks. The discovery could lead to new, less invasive treatments that limit damage after a cardiac event.
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New Epigenetic Drug Strategy Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer
Chemists at the University of Hong Kong have designed a first-in-class drug that shuts down a key epigenetic complex in lung cancer cells, sharply slowing tumor growth in lab and animal studies. The work could open the door to a new generation of highly selective cancer therapies.
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Cannabis Drinks May Help Some Adults Cut Back on Alcohol
A new University at Buffalo study suggests cannabis-infused drinks could help some adults drink less alcohol. Researchers say the emerging beverage market may offer a novel harm reduction tool, but caution that much more research is needed.
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Lifetime Alcohol Use Tied to Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds
A large U.S. study finds that heavy drinking across adulthood significantly raises the risk of colorectal and rectal cancer, while people who quit may see their risk drop back toward light drinkers. The findings add new urgency to conversations about alcohol, cancer and prevention.
