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May 2026
Once-nightly oral pill helps control obstructive sleep apnea
A once-nightly oral pill helped control obstructive sleep apnea in a large, phase 3 clinical trial presented at the 2026 ATS International Conference.
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May 2026
Surgical training program for community health officers slashes maternal mortality risk
Maternal mortality in Sierra Leone used to be among the highest in the world. A 15-year-old non-profit program that trains community health officers to do life-saving surgeries has helped slash that risk by two-thirds.
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May 2026
Health experts outline symptoms and risks of shipboard hantavirus
It's one of the cruisegoer's biggest fears: a contagious disease outbreak at sea.
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May 2026
Gut microbiome metabolite butyrate relieves chronic jaw joint pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is associated with disrupted gut microbiome metabolites. Researchers reveal that butyrate, administered as tributyrin, alleviates pain by restoring histone acetylation and reversing gene regulatory changes in the brain.
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May 2026
Blood test detects tumor DNA to guide advanced cancer treatment
A blood test that detects tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream may help select the most effective treatment options for cancer patients whose tumors have started to spread, according to one of the largest randomized controlled trials of its kind presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026).
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May 2026
New York City's mold-removal program reduces the burden of asthma exacerbations
The New York City Housing Authority developed Mold Busters, a mold-removal program, in response to a 2013 class-action lawsuit filed by residents suffering from asthma due to mold in their apartments.
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May 2026
Epigenetic research links genetics and environment to mental disorders
Mental disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and bipolar disorder, can strongly affect daily life.
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May 2026
Global collaboration can improve diagnosis and care for children with Kawasaki disease
International collaboration in research, diagnosis and care is critical to reducing the risk of serious heart conditions for children with Kawasaki disease worldwide, according to a new science advisory published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
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May 2026
Preclinical models map genetic changes behind multiple sclerosis nerve damage
More than 1 million people across the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain, optic nerves and spine.
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May 2026
Blood metabolite patterns could reveal dementia risk in midlife
Research shows that blood metabolite profiles can indicate dementia risk, offering a potential tool for early detection and prevention of cognitive decline.
