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Studies, trials and discoveries in medicine, genetics and biology, explained without hype.
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Mitochondria and inflammation: how damage signals can trigger the immune system
A review published in Nature Reviews Immunology examines how mitochondria influence inflammation and what happens when their protective mechanisms fail.
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Selenium and thyroid hormones in older adults
An article cites a study linking higher selenium levels in older adults to higher T3 and lower TSH and T4. The link is an association, not proof that selenium changes thyroid function.
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Selye's classic findings on stress and the thymus
An article recalls historical findings attributed to Hans Selye: according to the text, stress can shrink the thymus within 48 hours, and cortisol may eliminate immature T lymphocytes. The claims are presented as a historical recap rather than as details of a new study.
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Silver diamine fluoride stops most child cavities in a reported trial
A reported Phase III trial of 830 children aged 1 to 5 with severe cavities found that applying a drill-free dental treatment stopped 54% of lesions after 6 months. The article presents the result as promising for early childhood tooth decay.
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Six men with hypothyroidism cleared cortisol more slowly in a small study
A small study of six men with hypothyroidism suggests that thyroid function may influence how quickly the body clears cortisol, a hormone linked to stress.
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Small study links taurine to lower blood pressure in young adults
A small study of 10 young people with borderline high blood pressure found that taurine lowered systolic pressure by 9 points, along with lower adrenaline levels.
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UC San Diego smart ring tracks sweat biomarkers in new study
Engineers at UC San Diego describe, in the journal Nature Communications, a ring that continuously monitors up to four chemical markers in finger sweat, such as glucose and ketones. The work is laboratory-based and its results are preliminary.
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Visceral fat linked to slower brain atrophy in trial data
A 2026 study reported that less visceral fat was associated with slower brain atrophy, using data from four randomized clinical trials. It is an association, not proof of cause and effect.
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AI-guided ultrasound screening by lay users for aortic stenosis
A study of 1,302 patients tested whether people with no clinical or ultrasound experience, after 4 hours of training, could screen for moderate or severe aortic stenosis using AI-guided ultrasound.
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AI screens for hypertension and diabetes from short facial videos
A prospective study of 215 participants tested a machine learning system that analyzes spectroscopic images of the face and palms to estimate hypertension and diabetes.
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Experimental compound TOFA increased energy burn in obese mice
In a study of obese male mice, the experimental compound TOFA reduced about 18% of body weight over four weeks without lowering food intake. The findings are early and animal-based, and effects in humans are still unknown.
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In mice, brain fluid drainage declines with age as nasal openings narrow
A study in mice suggests that small openings behind the nose help drain brain fluid and that this flow decreases with age. The results have not yet been tested in people.
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Social media claim says medical accuracy of LLMs drops when the patient communicates
A social media account describes a randomized study reporting a 60% drop in diagnostic accuracy of LLMs and a 12% drop in appropriate management decisions when the patient, not the physician, was the one communicating.
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Strength training in very old, frail adults: 8-week results
A report describes gains in leg strength, thigh muscle area and walking speed in frail adults aged 86 to 96 after 8 weeks of intense strength training.
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Vitamin E and NAC added to standard psoriasis care: what the post claims
A social media post describes a study of 45 psoriasis patients split into three groups. According to the post, the group that received vitamin E and NAC along with topical corticosteroid and salicylic acid had the best clinical improvement.
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AMIE AI chat system tested with urgent care patients in The Lancet
A prospective study published in The Lancet tested AMIE, a research AI system that takes clinical histories through chat, with real urgent care patients.
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AI model proposes millions of gene candidates across 22,617 species
The authors announced Carbon-A, an AI model and database that, they say, identified 566.34 million gene candidates across 22,617 species. Some were tested in the laboratory in cats, chickens and Arabidopsis. The results have not yet been peer reviewed.
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AI model reads abdominal CT scans at radiologist level, study in Science reports
A study published in Science reports that a general AI imaging model reached a mean AUC of 0.913 across 18 anatomical structures and 146 findings in nearly 40,000 abdominal CT scans.
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FDA approves needle-free glucose monitor sold without prescription
The US Food and Drug Administration approved a forearm glucose monitor that can be bought without a prescription, for adults aged 22 or older who do not use insulin.
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Fish oil linked to better sunburn resistance in people
A study in people reported that three months of fish oil made the skin more resistant to UV-caused sunburn and to light-sensitive skin reactions, with less PGE2 in the skin. The result is observational and preliminary.
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HHS launches SURPASS program to modernize clinical trials
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the SURPASS program, which aims to develop methods that make clinical trials faster, less expensive and less burdensome for patients.
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China clears 160 new drugs for trials and a sepsis candidate
According to the author's own count, China cleared 160 new drugs for human trials this year. Among them is a sepsis candidate that blocks the gasdermin D pore.
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Two naturally occurring bacteria eliminated tumors in mice without relying on the immune system
A study in mice reports that two naturally occurring bacteria, injected into the bloodstream, eliminated tumors without relying on the immune system. The results are preliminary and do not yet apply directly to people.
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AI virtual cell initiative announced with DOE and NIH partnership
An announcement cited in an article describes a partnership with the DOE and NIH to generate data for an AI model of the cell. The goal is practical, but no results are reported yet.
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