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Stoking ‘good’ antibodies could be key to reducing serious bee venom allergic reactions

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Monash University scientists have identified an immune system power play behind serious bee venom allergy, which lands twice as many Australians in hospital emergency departments each year as snake or spider bites.

Microvascular over-dilation may lead to muscle hypoxia

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Persistent over-dilation of muscle microvasculature may be one cause of chronic limb-threatening ischemia, recent studies by Kuopio University Hospital and the University of Eastern Finland show. In the future, this surprising finding may offer new avenues for the screening and treatment of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

Now that we have new ‘miracle’ diet drugs, what’s the point of exercising?

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New diet drugs are making it easier to lose weight. So does that mean we can stop exercising? Health experts say no. There is a long list of upsides to going for a walk or hitting the gym, and weight loss isn’t necessarily at the top.

Food and medicine that can change your skin color, sometimes permanently

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When an 84-year-old man in Hong Kong went to hospital with an enlarged prostate, doctors were startled to see that his skin—and even the whites of his eyes—had turned silver-gray. A deeper investigation revealed silver deposits permeating his tissues, turning him a hue more often reserved for science fiction.

Australia not winning the battle between mosquitoes and modern homes

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A casual scroll through the real estate ads of suburban Melbourne reveals a popular feature: modern houses and renovations prioritizing an “indoor-outdoor flow.”

How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies, and even our genes

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In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages in appalling conditions where they received no care, attention or love. Though tragic, this infamous “natural experiment” has allowed us to learn a great deal about the effects of early-life trauma on the brain.

Investigating new treatments for rare skin lymphomas

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A fusion protein therapy may be an effective treatment option for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, according to a multicenter clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

New contrast agent for ultrasound imaging tested to make medical diagnostics more affordable and safe

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Skoltech researchers and their colleagues have synthesized and tested protein-polymer microbubbles for use in medical ultrasound imaging of internal organs. Administered intravenously, the microbubbles act as a contrast agent, enhancing the quality of the image.

Molecular mechanism of ergothioneine decoded: Mushroom compound may lead to prolonged health

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Many people wish not only to live as long as possible, but above all to do so without any health restrictions. However, with increasing age, the risk of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s or sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and muscle strength with age) also increases.

Nurse home visits for first-time mothers target intimate partner violence to boost child health outcomes

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Nurse home visiting programs have the potential to reduce intimate partner violence exposure and increase outcomes for young, first-time mothers and children experiencing disadvantages, a new Children’s Health Policy Centre study from Simon Fraser University finds.

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Stoking ‘good’ antibodies could be key to reducing serious bee venom allergic reactions

Microvascular over-dilation may lead to muscle hypoxia

Now that we have new ‘miracle’ diet drugs, what’s the point of exercising?

Food and medicine that can change your skin color, sometimes permanently

Australia not winning the battle between mosquitoes and modern homes

How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies, and even our genes

Investigating new treatments for rare skin lymphomas

New contrast agent for ultrasound imaging tested to make medical diagnostics more affordable and safe

Molecular mechanism of ergothioneine decoded: Mushroom compound may lead to prolonged health

Nurse home visits for first-time mothers target intimate partner violence to boost child health outcomes

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