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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.
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Cornell’s Tiny Silica Particles Supercharge Cancer Immunotherapy
Cornell engineers and physicians have discovered that ultrasmall silica nanoparticles can flip “cold” tumors “hot,” helping immunotherapy work better in tough-to-treat cancers. The finding could open a new path for treating melanoma and other solid tumors.
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Simple Wipe Test Reveals Hidden PFAS on Firefighter Gear
A new wipe test from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals invisible PFAS contamination on firefighter gear, including breathing masks. The non-destructive method could help departments cut cancer risks by changing how gear is cleaned, stored and used.
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AI Plus Blood Biomarker Boosts Pneumonia Diagnosis Accuracy
UCSF scientists paired a gene-based biomarker with generative AI to spot dangerous lung infections in ICU patients with striking accuracy. The approach could speed diagnosis and sharply reduce unnecessary antibiotics.
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Reversing Prediabetes May Halve Risk of Deadly Heart Problems
New research from King’s College London finds that bringing blood sugar back to normal in people with prediabetes can slash the risk of fatal heart problems. The work could reshape how doctors worldwide prevent heart disease in more than a billion people.
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Mammograms May Also Reveal Women’s Hidden Heart Disease Risk
New research suggests routine mammograms could do double duty, spotting not only breast cancer but also early warning signs of cardiovascular disease in women. Calcium in breast arteries, visible on X-ray images, may help doctors better predict who is most at risk.
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Even Moderate Drinking Raises Cancer Risk, FAU Research Finds
A sweeping review from Florida Atlantic University finds that how often and how much people drink alcohol can significantly raise their risk for several cancers, even at moderate levels. The study highlights who is most vulnerable and calls for stronger prevention strategies.
