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WHO New WHO technical package to help countries improve health data for COVID-19 response and beyond

Today, as part of its commitment to strengthening health information systems and improving health[1], especially in the context of...

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ScienceDaily Health New drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

Scientists have discovered that a potential new drug can reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal models by restoring gut heal...

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ScienceDaily Health Stanford’s new microscope reveals living cells like never before

Stanford scientists have developed a revolutionary microscope that reveals the hidden inner workings of living cells in real time,...

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ScienceDaily Health Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline

Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entir...

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ScienceDaily Health USC scientists discover how to create a never-ending supply of cancer-fighting cells

USC scientists have discovered a way to create a potentially renewable supply of genetically engineered immune cells that can atta...

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ScienceDaily Health Yale scientists discover how stress changes the brain to make memories stronger

Yale scientists have uncovered how the stress hormone cortisol helps the brain turn emotional experiences into stronger, longer-la...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists discover how exercise reverses muscle aging

Scientists have uncovered a hidden biological mechanism that helps explain how exercise can reverse some of the damage caused by m...

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ScienceDaily Health A protein that fuels cancer could also be the key to fighting it

Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it. By activating PPARD i...

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ScienceDaily Health Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain

A rare examination of an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain revealed that regions cleared of amyloid plaques had remarkably little of the...

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ScienceDaily Health Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why

Strokes are becoming alarmingly common among younger adults, with rates nearly doubling among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly thr...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells

Scientists have discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes can be far more aggressive than larger one...

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ScienceDaily Health Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss

Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare conditio...

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ScienceDaily Health A 47-year study reveals the age when your body starts losing strength

A 47-year study has uncovered a surprising turning point in physical aging: fitness and strength begin declining around age 35, ev...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists may have overlooked a hidden Alzheimer's culprit for decades

For decades, scientists have focused on amyloid beta as a major culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease, spending billions of dollars d...

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ScienceDaily Health The secret to easier exercise as an adult may start in childhood

Exercise during childhood could have a surprising lifelong benefit, potentially making physical activity less exhausting in adulth...

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ScienceDaily Health Cornell scientists identify rare human genetic disorder in two unusually long-legged cats

Two unusually long-legged cats have helped scientists uncover the first genetically confirmed cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists discover how harmful “zombie cells” hide from the immune system

Scientists have discovered a protein that may help harmful aging cells hide from the immune system, allowing them to accumulate an...

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ScienceDaily Health New knee arthritis treatment delivers lasting pain relief without surgery

A promising new treatment for knee arthritis uses tiny, dissolvable particles to block abnormal blood vessels, easing inflammation...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade

Scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the doo...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists find a hidden problem with endless smartphone scrolling

Excessive smartphone use may be taking a hidden toll on the brain and body, with heavy scrolling linked to poorer memory, reduced...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of organization in the brain by creating the first detailed 3D map of its lipids, the fat...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists discover a surprising paradox in how our cells age

Scientists have discovered that the body's cellular recycling system behaves very differently during aging than previously believe...

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ScienceDaily Health The hidden math of Alzheimer's could point to new treatments

Mathematics may hold unexpected clues to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have developed a model showing how common m...

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ScienceDaily Health Scientists discover vanilla’s hidden healing potential

Scientists have discovered that vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its distinctive flavor, has powerful properties that cou...

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