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AI-supported breast cancer screening spots more cancers earlier, landmark trial findsA clinical trial shows that AI-assisted mammography can detect more cases of dangerous cancer and reduce missed diagnoses.
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The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why.An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk.
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'Nose-in-a-dish' reveals why the common cold hits some people hard, while others recover easilyUsing a laboratory model of the human nose, scientists have investigated why the severity of common-cold infections varies so widely between individuals.
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New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study findsBy targeting three key growth pathways at once, researchers eliminated pancreatic tumors in multiple mouse models and prevented the cancer from returning, a promising step toward overcoming treatment resistance.
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South Carolina's measles outbreak nears 790 cases — making it the biggest in decadesNearly 790 people, primarily children, have been infected in South Carolina's ongoing measles outbreak, officials report.
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The UK has lost its measles elimination status — againMeasles has been spreading continuously in the U.K. for over a year, meaning the country has lost its elimination status.
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Color blindness linked to lower bladder cancer survival, early study hintsPeople with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed later, a study suggests.
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Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteriaNear-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.
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Why is flu season so bad this year?Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.
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