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May 2026
Women face higher injury risks in car crashes, study finds
Cars have become increasingly safe over the past few decades. However, not all groups of people benefit equally from this.
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May 2026
Cell swelling in macrophages may trigger stronger inflammatory immune responses
As part of the body's first line of defense against foreign invaders, macrophages play an integral role in the innate immune system.
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May 2026
Heart disease risk prediction tool proves effective across global populations
A tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), proven to accurately predict heart disease risk for Americans, can be applied to the global population, a new study led by NYU Langone Health shows.
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May 2026
Methylmercury may harm metabolism beyond its known neurological effects
Methylmercury can accumulate in water environments and enter the food chain. Human exposure is of particular concern in communities affected by contaminated rivers, industrial pollution, artisanal gold mining and environmental disasters.
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May 2026
Aging may reduce anger and frustration linked to past regrets
Older adults report fewer recent regrets than younger adults, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.
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May 2026
Blood test may improve early tuberculosis detection among household contacts
Household contacts of people with tuberculosis (TB) have a high risk of getting TB themselves, at around 2 percent. It is currently difficult to detect TB in its early stages, or predict who will go on to have TB, and therefore preventive treatment is not widely used.
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May 2026
Conversation therapy helps dementia patients reconnect with loved ones
When words fade due to dementia, talking to the people you love becomes more difficult. Fortunately, support is available.
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May 2026
Children face lasting challenges after caustic esophageal injury surgery
Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may be improperly stored.
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May 2026
Digital therapy apps improve mental health support for college students
College students with anxiety, depression and eating disorders may be more likely to start and to respond more positively to therapy offered via a digital app compared to referrals to in-person campus clinics, according to a study led by Penn State researchers and published today (May 7) in the journal Nature Human Behaviour.
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May 2026
Burnout and stress drive physicians away from clinical medicine
A study published today in The Permanente Journal sheds light on what's driving physicians to leave clinical practice early - and how those reasons are shifting.
