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Chagas Disease Burden Rising in Migrant Populations

Global Chagas disease cases decline, yet prevalence grows in non-endemic countries due to migration, new study shows.

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Stress and Loneliness Drive Teen Game Addiction Risk

The study found perceived stress and loneliness significantly correlated with adolescent game addiction during the pandemic transition period.

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatment Breakthrough

Recent research has highlighted the potential of barzolvolimab, a first-in-class monoclonal antibody developed to inhibit the KIT receptor.

COVID-19 in Children Raises Risk of Heart Conditions

COVID-19 in Children Raises Risk of Heart Conditions

A landmark study reveals COVID-19 in children causes higher, longer-lasting heart risks than the vaccine itself.

COPD Patients with Respiratory Failure Face Higher Heart Disease Risks

COPD Patients with Respiratory Failure Face Higher Heart Disease Risks

A 15-year study finds COPD patients with chronic respiratory failure face higher and earlier risks of heart disease, demonstrating the need for targeted screening.

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Salmonella Outbreaks Tied to Chicken Consumption

Salmonella outbreaks attributed to chicken products remained frequent across the United States between 1998 and 2022.

Lupus Alters Brain Structure Even in Symptom-Free Patients, Study Finds

New MRI research shows hidden brain structure and white matter changes in lupus patients without neuropsychiatric symptoms, linked to disease duration and organ damage.

Scientists Develop Neural Implant the Size of a Salt Grain

Scientists Develop Neural Implant the Size of a Salt Grain

A neural implant the size of a salt grain can record brain activity for a year – find out how it works.

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Tamoxifen Linked to Lasting Hair Loss After Chemotherapy

Tamoxifen treatment may reduce the effectiveness of scalp cooling, leading to persistent hair loss after chemotherapy.

Diabetes Subgroups Show Distinct Clinical and Metabolic Profiles

Diabetes Subgroups Show Distinct Clinical and Metabolic Profiles

A major review of nearly 60,000 cases shows new diabetes subgroups could transform diagnosis and treatment through more personalised care approaches.