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Cannabis-based drug may reduce lower back pain, research suggests

New research, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that patients with lower back pain who took a cannabis-based drug experienced modest pain relief. The drug appears not to be addictive or have serious side effects — a change ...

CBC News

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South Texas families grapple with high rates of dementia

Close to 20% of people over 65 in the Rio Grande Valley have memory loss, versus around 12% on a national level, according to a leading researcher in south Texas. Mark Strassmann reports.

CBS America

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UK scientists slow Huntington's disease for first time

UK researchers announced a breakthrough gene therapy that slowed Huntington's disease for the first time. Early-stage trials at University College London showed some patients’ condition progressed 75% slower over three years. The therapy...

France 24

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Child's rare illness highlights promise of animal testing despite opposition

Parents like Justin and Rosalyn Porcano in San Rafael, California, are watching the debate over animal testing with concern. Their 7-year-old daughter, Lia, has a rare genetic disorder, Usher Syndrome 1B. Without medical advancements in ...

CBS America

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Trump administration cutting funds for animal testing in medical research

In the past nine months, an investigation by CBS and the Post and Courier has identified several federal grants for animal testing in medical research that were cut, totaling more than $28 million dollars.

CBS America

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Researcher explains new study on soccer headers and brain trauma

Two studies are revealing new insight into the effects of head impacts while playing sports like soccer. One study focused on frequent soccer headers by amateur players.

CBS News

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Menopause hormone therapy gets fresh look from regulators

The FDA has long-mandated so-called "black box" labels on hormone therapy for menopause, warning about stroke, blood clots dementia and breast cancer. But now, regulators are considering removing some of those warnings.

CBS America

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Girls present autism differently than boys, study finds

University of Minnesota researchers have found that girls show fewer issues making eye contact than boys do, which is considered a key early marker of autism. Dr. Casey Burrows, who worked on the study, joined CBS News to discuss the fin...

CBS America

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UK pledges $18M to vaccine research in Senegal after U.S. funding cuts

The UK is pledging 18 million dollars to disease and vaccine research in Senegal, after severe funding cuts by the U.S. The money will support the study of genetic material – to strengthen disease monitoring and vaccine production across...

Al Jazeera

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Nigerian firm revolutionises the world of prosthetics with bionic arms

In the state of Aqua Ibom, the company's humanoid bionic arms are not only functional and humanlike to match Nigerians' skin tones, but the prosthetics work with the signals sent from the brain to different hand muscles.

France 24

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In Depth: Investigating medically unexplained cures

Bill Whitaker reports on the unexplained healings that have occurred at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in the south of France, and the team of world-renowned doctors and researchers who investigate the claims of cures.

CBS News

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Anti-aging pill for dogs enters clinical trials

A new anti-aging pill for dogs is being tested in California, aiming to extend the lives of senior pets. The pill mimics calorie restriction, a method shown to slow aging in animals, but full regulatory approval is still pending.

CBS News

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New malaria drug brings hope for infants in Uganda

Swiss regulators have approved the first malaria treatment safe for infants. The new drug is specifically formulated for newborns and infants under five kilograms, an age group previously left out of treatment plans.

Africanews

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How toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth

Keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool has been developed into a dental treatment that works to repair damaged tooth enamel. Researchers at King’s College London say it could halt early-stage decay and reduce sensitivity.

Reuters

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Data for pancreatic cancer vaccine generates hope

Early data for a new vaccine for pancreatic cancer is generating some hope among patients and researchers.

Scripps Local

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Experts worry about Kennedy’s mRNA vaccine cuts

Scripps News speaks with vaccine experts who say HHS funding cuts targeting mRNA vaccines could hinder other vaccine research and development.

Scripps News

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Africa's first genetic database tackles cancer research gap

Fewer than 3% of the genomes used in global cancer research come from Africa. This glaring gap leaves many treatments less effective for people of African descent. Yet the continent records more than 700,000 cancer deaths each year.

France 24

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New advances offer hope in Alzheimer's detection and treatment

More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses new tools and treatments that could change the course of the disease.

CBS America

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New study: Existing cancer drugs show promise for treating Alzheimer’s

Researchers say the repurposed drugs could accelerate a long-stalled path toward meaningful Alzheimer’s treatment.

Scripps News

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Study: Mental health risks of giving smartphones to pre-teens

New research suggests parents should wait until their children are at least 13 years old before giving them smartphones, citing significant mental health concerns.

Scripps News

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China brain tech rivals Musk’s Neuralink

CNN gains rare access to a brain research lab in Beijing, where scientists are working to improve brain technology. Western experts say that while breakthroughs have traditionally been led in the US, China has the edge on commercializing...

CNN

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Babies born with new 3-person IVF technique

In the U.K., eight babies were born using a new IVF technique with DNA from three people to prevent inherited disease. The method replaces faulty mitochondria in the mother's egg with healthy donor mitochondria.

CBC News

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Spike in number of kids accidentally swallowing nicotine pouches

Data published in the journal Pediatrics found that cases where children under 6 ingested nicotine pouches jumped more than 700% between 2020 and 2023. Natalie Rine, one of the co-authors of the study and director of the Central Ohio Poi...

CBS America

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Trump funding cuts jeopardize HIV research in South Africa

At the University of the Witwatersrand, scientists are developing HIV vaccines that could help change the course of the epidemic. But just a week before clinical trials were set to begin, the Trump administration announced it would pull ...

Africanews

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Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap

Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of the University of Virginia's cancer center.

CBS News

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Could AI help fight mosquito-borne diseases?

Researchers are now trying to use artificial intelligence to help health officials locate and prevent disease-bearing mosquitoes and potential infestations.

Africanews

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Prehistoric reptiles could help treat cancer

Asian monitor lizards are a common sight in the Thai capital, Bangkok, thriving on the waste of a mega-city. Many Thais believe they bring bad luck, but scientists think they could be the key to unlocking new cancer treatments.

Al Jazeera

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How AI can help ease the strain on health care services

CNN’s Clare Sebastian visits Philips in the Netherlands, where the company has centered its focus on innovations in the health care tech sector, including the use of AI in some of the most commonly used diagnostics tools in the world.

CNN

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AI to slash drug discovery, development cost

Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO and chief investment officer of Ark Investment Management, discusses how artificial intelligence could positively impact the health care sector: "AI is going to collapse the cost of drug discovery and develo...

Bloomberg

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This AI is creating cancer-killing molecules

The hunt for cancer-combatting antibodies normally relies upon human lab scientists combing through vast amounts of data. LabGenius’ automated AI robotic system has disrupted that process.

CNN