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A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to prove it
Before he ended his life, Ryan Larkin made his family promise to donate his brain to science.
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In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor
A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.
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A Harvard nutritionist and a neuroscientist agree this is the No. 1 food for a healthy brain
This is the No. 1 food that a Harvard nutritionist and a Harvard-trained neuroscientist agree are key for great brain health.
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Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers
Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers.
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Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
Health officials are investigating whether there’s a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder.
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What to know about how the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF
The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. This is raising concerns about how the decision could affect in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF.
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Mothers always felt like they carried their children in their hearts forever. Now science says it's true
Mothers often feel connected to their children; now science tells us that that the connection is literally true … and that idea is bringing comfort to a number of women who have suffered a loss.
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FDA says cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may increase risk of cancer
The agency is requiring drugmakers to add a warning label to its CAR-T therapy products, but it noted that the benefits of the treatment still outweigh the potential risks.
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These science-based tips help slow aging and optimize your health, according to a longevity specialist
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with Dr. Kien Vuu, triple board-certified physician & longevity specialist, to learn the 5 pillars of health he swears by and science-based tips to incorporate them into your life for optimal performance.
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Cervical cancer increasing in women in their 30s and 40s, new report finds
After decades of good news in the fight against cervical cancer — marked by decades of steady declines in cases and deaths — a new report suggests that some women are being left behind.
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Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children
A recent study by the University of Illinois links acetaminophen use in pregnancy to mild delays in children’s language development.
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East Bay Regional Park District puts out its annual wild mushroom warning
The Golden Chanterelle may be the state’s new official mushroom, but the East Bay Regional Park District is reminding residents that some fungi are best appreciated for their beauty, not taste.
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Custom made by students, mobility chairs help special needs toddlers get moving
Nineteen-month-old Elijah Jack is unable to walk like most toddlers his age. Special needs children like him often take longer than most to become independently mobile.
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New study shows severe obesity is increasing among kids in the US
A new study by the journal Pediatrics shows obesity rates are increasing among children in the U.S.
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Global decline in male fertility linked to common pesticides
A prolonged decline in male fertility in the form of sperm concentrations appears to be connected to the use of pesticides, according to a study published this week.
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What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a highly contagious bacterial disease spread through the air. Here’s what you need to know.
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Doctors conduct double-lung transplant with breast implants
“We felt like with the lungs taken out we needed something to support his heart,“ said Dr. Ankit Bharat at the Northwestern School of Medicine. “The DD breast implants seemed to be the perfect fit, and frankly they were the biggest we could get.”
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A new toothpaste could help adults with peanut allergies, study hints
Two dozen adults safely tolerated a toothpaste with trace amounts of peanut protein in an early-stage trial.
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Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing
Syphilis cases in U.S. newborns again are on the rise. It has health officials calling for new measures to stop the increase, including encouraging millions of sexually active women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested.
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New antibiotic shows promise for drug-resistant gonorrhea
Gonorrhea, the second most common STI in the U.S., has developed resistance to all antibiotics used to treat it, except for one last recommended therapy.