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New HIV Study Shows Some Patients Can Control Virus Without Daily Drugs
A new international study has found that some people with HIV can keep the virus under control for years without daily medication. The work points to a future where the immune system, not pills, does most of the heavy lifting.
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Sleep Apps Can Improve Rest — But May Worsen Insomnia, Study Finds
A new Norwegian study suggests sleep-tracking apps can be a useful tool for some users but may backfire for people with insomnia, fueling stress and sleepless nights. Researchers say it is crucial to understand how these apps work — and when to turn them off.
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Stopping GLP-1 Drugs May Quickly Wipe Out Heart Benefits, Study Finds
A major study of more than 333,000 U.S. veterans suggests that stopping popular GLP-1 drugs, even for a few months, can quickly erase hard-won heart benefits. The findings raise urgent questions about how long patients should stay on these medications — and how to help them do so safely.
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New Radio Wave Brain Therapy Shows Promise in Mice
NYU Langone scientists have developed a way to steer brain activity in mice using precisely targeted radio waves. The approach could one day offer noninvasive treatments for conditions like depression, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
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Wine vs. Beer: Massive Study Links Alcohol Type to Health Risk
A study of more than 340,000 adults suggests that not all alcoholic drinks carry the same health risks, especially at low to moderate levels. Researchers say both how much and what you drink may shape your long-term risk of death.
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Morning Workouts Tied to Lower Heart and Metabolic Risks
A large study using Fitbit data suggests that breaking a sweat early in the day is linked with lower rates of heart disease and other metabolic conditions, even after accounting for how much people move overall.
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Tumors’ Hidden Hunger for Glutathione May Open New Cancer Therapies
A University of Rochester team has uncovered how tumors tap the antioxidant glutathione as a powerful fuel source. The discovery could guide new drugs and diet-based strategies to starve cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
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Competing Brain Proteins May Reveal a New Root Cause of Alzheimer’s
A UC Riverside-led team has found that two hallmark Alzheimer’s proteins compete for the same spots inside brain cells, potentially derailing neurons from within. The work offers a simple, unifying theory that could redirect how scientists design future therapies.
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Simple Nasal Swab May Spot Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms
A gentle nasal swab, similar to a COVID test, may one day help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease before memory problems begin. Duke researchers say the approach could open a new window for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
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Shingles Vaccine Tied to Dramatic Drop in Heart Attacks and Strokes
A large U.S. study suggests the shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a painful rash. In adults with heart disease, vaccination was linked to sharply lower rates of heart attacks, strokes and death.