Millions at Risk From 'Silent' Genetic Condition Doubling Heart Attack Risk
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Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a common but rarely tested genetic condition that significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular events.
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Common Decongestant Ingredient Eyed for Longevity Potential
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Researchers are exploring oxymetazoline, the active compound in popular nasal sprays like Afrin, for its potential to combat aging at a cellular level.
Parents Develop Gene Therapy for Son's Rare Disease, Facing Ethical Dilemma
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After raising $4 million, a family brings a first-in-human gene therapy for Cockayne syndrome from concept to clinic, then grapples with the decision to administer it to their child.
Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise in Preventing Pancreatic Cancer
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A new vaccine targeting a common genetic mutation triggered immune responses and shrank precancerous cysts in a small trial of high-risk patients.
Sparkling Water and Colorectal Cancer Risk: What Science Says
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Experts weigh in on concerns that chemicals in canned sparkling water may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
UK Implements Ban on Gel Nail Polish Ingredient Linked to Fertility Concerns
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New regulations restrict the use of Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a chemical found in gel nail polish, due to its classification as a reproductive toxin.
Aussie Mother Navigates Incurable Brain Cancer, Celebrates Life Milestones
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A devastating diagnosis of Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma did not stop Leah Ferguson from planning her wedding, welcoming a child, and advocating for new treatments.
Silicosis Epidemic Linked to Quartz Countertops Claims Dozens of Lives in California
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Health officials report a surge in cases of the incurable lung disease among workers exposed to silica dust from manufactured stone.
Estrogen-Only Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk, Stanford Study Finds
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Research suggests a 35% reduction in Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower odds of dementia in women using estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy.