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Aug 2026
Coronary artery calcium scan may be most valuable for a specific group of patients
It's an increasingly popular scan that measures calcium in the heart's arteries and helps predict risk of future heart disease.
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Aug 2026
Specific brain regions found more vulnerable to dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most common forms of dementia in older adults, after Alzheimer's disease.
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Aug 2026
Molecular switch ERBB4 linked to broad range of Alzheimer's pathologies
What if amyloid plaques are not the whole story of Alzheimer's disease? New research suggests that a broad range of Alzheimer's pathologies may be orchestrated by a molecular switch called ERBB4 when it turns on in the wrong neurons.
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Aug 2026
New study tracks global colorectal cancer risk across 185 nations
Colorectal cancer has long been recognized as a major global health threat, but its burden is far from evenly distributed. Incidence and mortality rates vary dramatically across countries, and these differences are closely tied to socioeconomic development, dietary transitions, and the adoption of screening programs.
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Aug 2026
Climate-warming shifts habitat risks for schistosomiasis-transmitting snails
Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by Schistosoma worms, affects more than 240 million people, while over 800 million live in areas at risk. In China, Schistosoma japonicum depends on the amphibious snail Oncomelania hupensis.
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Aug 2026
Research improves understanding of biological mechanisms behind cluster headaches
Inflammation, altered gene regulation, and exposure to substances in tobacco smoke may all contribute to the development of cluster headache.
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Aug 2026
New review examines oral cancer drug delivery barriers and strategies
Delivering drugs directly to oral tumor sites remains challenging. A recent review involving researchers from Hasanuddin University examines barriers to local drug delivery and analyses strategies for targeting oral cancer lesions.
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Aug 2026
Study shows traffic noise disrupts health benefits of birdsong
Traffic noise disrupts recognised benefits of bird song and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.
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Aug 2026
Machine-learning algorithm accurately detects hypertension and diabetes from facial video
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of facial video images can rapidly and accurately detect undiagnosed high blood pressure and diabetes according to a study that will be presented at ESC Congress 2026.
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Aug 2026
Hormone replacement therapy may reduce dementia risk for some women
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women - according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.
