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Longevity bros aren’t thinking enough about reducing chronic disease. But researchers are - CNN
health 2026/05/02 13:00:51

Longevity bros aren’t thinking enough about reducing chronic disease. But researchers are - CNN

Before trying to rewind the clock on aging, the best longevity approach for the most people may be preventing and treating chronic disease, experts say.

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How eating habits could influence Parkinson’s disease risk, according to experts - Fox News
health 2026/05/02 13:00:35

How eating habits could influence Parkinson’s disease risk, according to experts - Fox News

Observational research suggests that certain foods may lower or raise Parkinson’s disease risk, though experts caution that diet is just one factor among many.

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Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s - ScienceDaily
health 2026/05/02 12:59:14

Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s - ScienceDaily

Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of astrocytes, star shaped cells that help mai…

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The Most Effective Knee Arthritis Treatments Aren’t What You Expect - SciTechDaily
health 2026/05/02 12:58:19

The Most Effective Knee Arthritis Treatments Aren’t What You Expect - SciTechDaily

A sweeping analysis of nearly 10,000 patients challenges assumptions about how best to treat knee osteoarthritis.

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NYC hospitals gearing up for nightmarish World Cup diseases as fans descend on metro - New York Post
health 2026/05/02 12:15:00

NYC hospitals gearing up for nightmarish World Cup diseases as fans descend on metro - New York Post

Hospitals in New Jersey and New York, along with millions of their medical personnel, have been undergoing intense training for the past two years to deal with the 1.2 million people from around th…

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Scientists Develop Bioengineered Chewing Gum That Could Help Fight Oral Cancer - SciTechDaily
health 2026/05/02 12:14:29

Scientists Develop Bioengineered Chewing Gum That Could Help Fight Oral Cancer - SciTechDaily

Bioengineered gum lowers HPV and harmful oral bacteria, offering a promising new approach for cancer prevention and treatment. Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report that extracts from a bioe…

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