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High-Fat Keto Diets May Damage Liver More Than Carbs, Study Finds
A new Penn State study in mice suggests that very high-fat and keto-style diets can harm liver health and drive weight gain more than high-carb diets. The findings highlight the benefits of whole grains and fiber and underscore the need for medically guided, personalized nutrition.
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Epigenetic ‘Master Gene’ May Drive Deadly Spread of Pancreatic Cancer
Johns Hopkins scientists have pinpointed an epigenetic “master gene” that helps pancreatic cancer spread, opening a potential new path for treatments that target how DNA is controlled rather than the DNA code itself.
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Massive Global Study Reveals Early-Life Risks for Food Allergies
A landmark McMaster University study of 2.8 million children worldwide has identified key early-life factors that raise the risk of food allergies. The findings could help parents, clinicians and policymakers better target prevention.
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Two Decades Later, Brain Training Still Lowers Dementia Risk
A landmark 20-year study of nearly 3,000 older adults finds that a short course of computerized brain training can lower dementia risk decades later. The results suggest that it may never be too late to start strengthening cognitive skills.
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Daily Coffee or Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Sharper Mind
A massive decades-long study suggests that 2–3 cups of coffee or 1–2 cups of tea a day are linked with lower dementia risk and better cognitive function. Researchers say caffeine may play a key role, but it is only one piece of a broader brain-health puzzle.
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Family Dinners Linked to Lower Teen Substance Use, With One Big Caveat
A national Tufts study suggests that regular, high-quality family dinners are linked to lower substance use for many teens, but not for those facing serious childhood adversity. Researchers say families and practitioners need more tailored, trauma-informed supports for the most vulnerable youth.
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Monthly Therapy May Ease Life for Kidney Transplant Patients
A new pilot study points to a future where kidney transplant patients may swap daily pills for a monthly infusion, potentially reducing toxic side effects and protecting donor organs. Researchers now plan larger trials to confirm the early results.
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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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MIT’s Portable 3D Ultrasound Could Transform Breast Cancer Screening
MIT researchers have created a smartphone-sized 3D ultrasound system designed to make breast cancer screening more frequent, affordable and accessible. The portable device could help catch aggressive tumors earlier, especially for people far from major hospitals.
