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Rare 'stiff person syndrome' treated with reconfigured cancer therapy
By RJ Mackenzie published
A case study shows how a therapy typically used for cancer could be adapted to treat a disorder that Céline Dion recently disclosed she has.
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Malaria drug may treat root cause of PCOS, early study hints
By Sneha Khedkar published
A study in humans and lab animals suggests that an antimalarial drug might treat the root cause of PCOS symptoms.
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New blood test could flag Parkinson's disease years before symptoms, study hints
By Michael Schubert published
By analyzing the proteins in the blood, a new blood test and AI tool can identify which at-risk patients are most likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
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Melatonin may stave off age-related vision loss, study hints
By Emily Cooke published
A large new analysis has tied the use of supplemental melatonin to a lower risk of developing one of the most common age-related causes of vision loss.
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New RSV shots tied to rare nervous system disorder — should you worry?
By Stephanie Pappas published
There's been some reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in older adults who got the vaccines. But health officials still recommend that this population get the shots, in consultation with their doctors.
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Seizures, heart rhythm problems and acidic blood seen in 12 people after eating snacks containing mushrooms
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Health officials warn that serious illnesses have been tied to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies.
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New antivenom invented for black widow spider bites
By Emily Cooke published
A new type of antivenom that contains human antibodies could more safely and effectively treat European black widow spider bites.
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2-in-1 shot for flu and COVID shows promise in advanced trial
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from the ongoing trial of its new vaccine, mRNA-1083.
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