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Why the same cold virus makes some people more miserable than others - The Washington Post
health 2026/01/19 17:31:49

Why the same cold virus makes some people more miserable than others - The Washington Post

A new study shows the intricacies of the cold virus and how it interacts with nasal airway cells, revealing why some people are hit harder than others.

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Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover - Medical Xpress
health 2026/01/19 17:16:48

Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover - Medical Xpress

Pioneering research by experts at the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney has shown that heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, opening up the possibility of new regenerative treatments for cardiov…

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Placebo effect influences vaccine responses - Nature
health 2026/01/19 16:32:48

Placebo effect influences vaccine responses - Nature

A randomized trial provides direct human evidence that the placebo effect can shape humoral immunity, showing that reward-related brain activity correlates with vaccine-induced antibody production and opening new avenues for treating many medical conditions.

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Dad Went to Bed with a Cough and Died of a Cardiac Arrest. 6 Years Later, the Same Happened to His Son (Exclusive) - AOL.com
health 2026/01/19 16:00:18

Dad Went to Bed with a Cough and Died of a Cardiac Arrest. 6 Years Later, the Same Happened to His Son (Exclusive) - AOL.com

Jason Selvey died six years before his son, Daniel, due to the rare genetic illness Alagille Syndrome

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Researchers Made Molecules That ‘Dance’ Into the Brain After Stroke - Indian Defence Review
health 2026/01/19 15:30:00

Researchers Made Molecules That ‘Dance’ Into the Brain After Stroke - Indian Defence Review

A new injectable therapy rebuilds brain tissue after stroke, without surgery, and without leaving side effects behind.

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Small daily changes linked to dramatically longer lives - Medical Xpress
health 2026/01/19 15:20:10

Small daily changes linked to dramatically longer lives - Medical Xpress

Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that adding five min/day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity and reducing daily sedentary time by 30 min/day might prevent a …

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