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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

AI Tech Cuts Radiation Risk in Medical Imaging

Medical imaging is a big deal. It helps doctors see inside the body. But it comes with a problem: radiation. Too much radiation can hurt both patients and doctors. A new AI system, called GenDSA-V2, is trying to fix this. This AI was trained on a huge amount of data. Over 5 million images from 46,

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Cancer's Hidden Patterns: A New Way to Fight Back

Cancer is tricky. It's not just one thing. It's many things, all mixed together. And that's what makes it so hard to beat. But what if we could see all those different parts? What if we could understand them better? That's what a recent study tried to do. They looked at a specific type of cancer, n

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of a Teen's Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Alzheimer's disease is often seen as something that affects older people. But in 2022, doctors in China diagnosed a 19-year-old with this condition. This makes him the youngest person ever to get this diagnosis. Normally, Alzheimer's is linked to older age. But sometimes, it can happen to people un

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

How Neanderthal Genes Shape Our Health Today

Neanderthals, our ancient cousins, left more than just bones behind. Their DNA lives on in us, influencing everything from how we look to how we fight off illnesses. This genetic legacy is a mix of helpful and harmful traits, a reminder of our shared history. When modern humans first met Neandertha

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Retirement Worries: Are You Saving Enough?

Retirement planning is a big deal. It's not just about having money saved up. It's about making sure you can live the way you want to after you stop working. Many people struggle with this. In fact, less than half of Americans are on track to keep their current lifestyle in retirement. Different ge

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

COVID-19's Hidden Impact on Memory Loss and Brain Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people struggling with long-term health issues. One concerning effect is how it might be speeding up memory loss and brain problems, especially for those with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a condition that slowly damages the brain, making it hard for people

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

How a Tiny Gene Change Can Affect Your Pet's Health

Cats and dogs have a special protein called MDR1. This protein acts like a bouncer, controlling which drugs can enter the brain. It's crucial because it keeps harmful drugs like ivermectin out of the brain, preventing toxic reactions. In some pets, a tiny change in the MDR1 gene can cause big probl

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Jan 01 2026FINANCE

Cathie Wood's Big Bet on Future Medicine

Cathie Wood, a well-known investor, made a significant move on the last trading day of 2025. She invested $1. 33 million in Intellia Therapeutics, a company focused on gene editing. This investment is notable because Intellia's stock has not performed well this year, dropping by 22%. Despite this, W

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of Lasting Sadness After a Stroke

A stroke can leave a person feeling down. This is called post-stroke depression (PSD). Sometimes, this sadness sticks around for a long time. Why does this happen? Scientists are trying to figure it out. They looked at genes and how they mix with things like lifestyle, diet, and common health marke

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Drought's Impact on Rubber Trees: A Closer Look

Rubber trees, the main source of natural rubber, face tough times when water is scarce. Scientists decided to see how these trees handle drought. They looked at how the trees react physically and how their genes behave under different water conditions. First, they compared trees that got plenty of

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