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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults
A study of over 500,000 older adults found that those receiving the Shingrix vaccine had a significantly lower risk of dementia diagnosis over four years.
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Scientists Discover 'Immune Hubs' in Skull Bone Marrow
Researchers at WashU Medicine identified lymph node-like structures in mouse skulls that act as rapid first responders against brain cancer.
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Linked to 30% Lower Breast Cancer Risk
A large study of women undergoing breast imaging suggests that GLP-1 medications may reduce the likelihood of developing breast cancer.
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Gene Therapies for Heart Failure Gain Momentum After Period of Stagnation
New research and clinical trials are reviving interest in gene therapies to treat failing hearts and manage cholesterol levels.
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Experimental Pill Targets 'Undruggable' KRAS Mutations in Pancreatic Cancer
A new drug from Revolution Medicines uses molecular glue to bind with KRAS subtypes, targeting mutations long considered impossible to treat.
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First Pig Liver and Kidneys Transplanted into Human Patient
A medical milestone has been reached with the first simultaneous transplantation of a pig liver and kidneys into a person, offering a potential solution to organ shortages.
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Research Identifies Lung Cancer in Women as Distinct Disease
New findings suggest lung cancer in women differs from the disease in men, potentially requiring specialized diagnostic and treatment approaches.
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Gene Therapies for Heart Failure Gain Momentum After Period of Stagnation
Researchers are developing a new wave of gene therapies designed to regenerate heart tissue and reverse heart failure, a condition previously considered irreversible.