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ERS 2025: Fruit-Rich Diet May Protect Lungs From Air Pollution

A UK Biobank analysis presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that higher fruit intake reduced the negative effects of fine particulate air pollution on lung function, particularly in women.

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Low-Molecular-Weight Fucoidan in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Recent research has investigated whether low-molecular-weight fucoidan, a compound derived from brown seaweed, could enhance the efficacy of TACE.

ERS 2025: Dog Allergen Exposure in Infancy Lowers Childhood Asthma Risk

The CHILD study analysis found that early exposure to higher levels of dog allergen reduced asthma risk and improved lung function at age 5, with effects modified by genetic background.

Endometrioma Surgery Before IVF May Not Help Fertility

A new study finds that surgery for ovarian endometriomas before IVF or ICSI does not improve live birth rates, supporting a more tailored fertility approach.

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Preterm Birth Linked to Higher Malaria Risk in Children

A Mali cohort study shows preterm birth elevates malaria infection risk in children, particularly in multigravid mothers without pregnancy malaria, suggesting targeted prevention and vaccination strategies.

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TGF-β1 Blockade Restores Bone Marrow Endothelial Function

A study reveals that TGF-β1 drives maladaptive bone marrow endothelial cell repair, impairing haematopoietic support. Blocking TGF-β1 with luspatercept restored cell function and improved blood cell recovery in post-transplant patients.

How Advances Across Eras Are Reshaping Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes

Advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment are reshaping the outlook for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest malignancies worldwide.

Gut-Brain Benefits of Oolong Tea in Autism

Oolong tea may reduce neuroinflammation by modulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis, according to findings from a rat model of autism.

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Plant-Based Collagen Alternative for Skin Rejuvenation

In a randomised, placebo-controlled trial, researchers evaluated VC-H1, a hibiscus enzyme extract, as an oral plant-based collagen alternative for photoaged skin.

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ERS 2025: Robotic Bronchoscopy Redefines Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT achieved far higher diagnostic yields than conventional bronchoscopy, particularly for small and ground-glass lesions, offering a powerful new tool for early lung cancer diagnosis.