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Simple Kidney Test Tool May Catch Disease Years Earlier
A massive Swedish study suggests that “normal” kidney test results can still hide early risk. A new web-based tool could help clinicians act years sooner to prevent chronic kidney disease.
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Natural Immune ‘Brake’ Could Transform Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
Scientists at University College London have uncovered a natural “off switch” for inflammation in humans. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments for arthritis, heart disease and other chronic conditions driven by runaway immune responses.
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Teen Exercise Tied to Breast Cancer Risk Markers, Columbia Study Finds
A new Columbia University study suggests that even modest recreational exercise in teen girls may influence breast tissue and stress biomarkers tied to future breast cancer risk. The work highlights adolescence as a key window for prevention, especially for Black and Hispanic youth.
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New AI ‘Clinical Team’ Spots Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
A Mass General Brigham team has created an autonomous AI “clinical team” that scans everyday medical notes to flag early signs of cognitive decline, aiming to catch problems before the treatment window closes.
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Health Research in 2025: From Early Detection to Real-World Prevention
In 2025, university health research sent a clear message: many of the leading causes of illness can now be identified earlier, prevented more precisely, and addressed at scale. Across areas like heart and metabolic disease, cancer, brain health and infectious disease, researchers improved how clinicians spot risk sooner, intervene more effectively, and help people live…
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Blood Metabolite Signature Sharpens Prediction of Type 2 Diabetes
A massive long-term study has uncovered a blood-based metabolite signature that predicts who is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, beyond standard risk factors. The work also links diet, lifestyle and genetics to these tiny molecules, pointing toward more personalized prevention.
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Scientists Propose First THC Unit Limits for Safer Cannabis Use
University of Bath psychologists have proposed the first evidence-based THC unit thresholds to guide safer cannabis use, echoing alcohol unit guidelines. Their goal is to give people clearer information to monitor their intake and lower the risk of cannabis use disorder.
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Simple Eye Gel Shows Promise for Restoring Sight in Rare Condition
A world-first project at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital suggests a low-cost gel already used in eye surgery could help restore sight in patients with a rare, previously untreatable cause of blindness. Early results are reshaping how doctors think about treating chronically low eye pressure.
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Hotel Flu Experiment Reveals How to Slow Airborne Spread
In a unique hotel quarantine experiment, University of Maryland researchers found that flu did not spread from sick students to healthy adults. Their findings point to practical ways to cut risk this season, from better ventilation to masks.
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New Prostate Cancer Therapy Aims to Stop Tumors, Spare Dry Mouth
A new targeted therapy from Case Western Reserve University could treat advanced prostate cancer without the severe dry mouth that drives many patients to quit life-saving care. Early tests show strong tumor targeting with far less damage to salivary and tear glands.
