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Study finds new method to detect novel biomarkers for kidney diseases with nephrotic syndrome

A study has revealed a major advance in the identification and tracking of renal illnesses linked to nephrotic syndrome. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 26, 2024

Could drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people live longer? Some experts see them as potential longevity pills

“The singular most effective and consistent way of extending lifespan in animals is caloric restriction.”

Fortune · May 26, 2024

Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people’s lives at risk?

Across the world, medical tests are being adjusted according to patients’ skin colour – with shocking consequences

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

Are Fish Oil Supplements Too Good To Be True? Here's What a New Study Found

The results of a new study suggest it could increase the risk of first time heart disease, at least among those who have good heart health.

Inverse · May 24, 2024

Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks

"It's really important for me, as I get older, to try and be there for them in the future." The post Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 24, 2024

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

‘It’s in our rivers and in our cups. There’s no escape’: the deadly spread of salt water in Bangladesh

Kidney disease is on the rise in coastal communities, where some have no choice but to drink and cook with contaminated water

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024

Urgent call for breast cancer drug to stop women’s lives being cut short

Women with HER2-low incurable secondary disease in Scotland currently have access, while others across the UK do not

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

California's Telemedicine Restrictions Are Forcing Rare Disease Patients To Travel Out of State for Care

A new lawsuit argues the state's requirement that doctors must be licensed in California to do remote consultations with patients there is unconstitutional.

Reason · May 23, 2024

The bacteria in your mouth play an important role in your health – here are four diseases linked to your oral microbiome

Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome – and like your gut microbiome, the bacteria in your mouth…

The Conversation · May 23, 2024