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Mpox is still spreading in the US — here's what to know about vaccines, symptoms and treatmentExplainer Mpox continues to circulate in many countries, including the United States. Here's what to know about the infection and the vaccines that protect against it.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine: 1901-PresentHere's a look at past winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
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1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections, underscoring the importance of vaccines, experts sayFour pathogens account for most infection-related cancers, a new study highlights, but the tools to prevent them range from well-established vaccines to treatments still under development.
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Could psilocybin treat brain injuries? Neuroscientist explains how psychedelics could fill a gap in head trauma careInterview Live Science spoke with neuroscientist Argel Aguilar-Valles about recent research exploring psychedelics as a treatment for mild head trauma.
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Your voice may reveal how fast you're aging, new AI 'speech clock' suggestsA new machine-learning "speech clock" estimates a person's chronological age from their speech, drawing links between older-sounding speech and cognitive decline.
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Regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level, study suggestsRegular exercise makes our immune cells more vigilant, potentially contributing to better long-term health, a new study finds.
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Woman's 5-year struggle with balance and walking was caused by a 'one-in-a-million' disorderDiagnostic Dilemma A woman developed severe stiffness in her knees, along with a range of other symptoms. Blood tests revealed her very rare disorder.
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'The right diagnosis is unbelievably powerful': It can take years to diagnose rare diseases, and scientists are trying to fix thatAnalysis Tens of millions of Americans live with rare or undiagnosed diseases. These scientists are working to deliver them better diagnostics and treatments.
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Why does lithium work against bipolar disorder?Life's Little Mysteries Lithium remains the gold standard for one of the most complex psychiatric conditions. Scientists are still getting to grips with why.
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