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May 2026
Older adults’ lifestyle predicts willingness to embrace smart home innovations
As the global population ages, smart homes are often touted as the ultimate solution for independent living.
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May 2026
Airborne microbial pollutants may pose hidden respiratory health risks
Public concern about air pollution has traditionally centred on chemical pollutants such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
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May 2026
Treated baby wraps may reduce malaria risk in refugee infants
Malaria remains a threat to young children in refugee settlements, where displacement, temporary housing, and limited access to healthcare reduce the effectiveness of conventional prevention tools.
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May 2026
Reverse ecology approach reveals hidden complexity in gut microbiome
The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism.
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May 2026
Ultra processed foods linked to higher cardiovascular disease and death
People who eat more ultra processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday).
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May 2026
Antibodies.com awarded King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Antibodies.com has been awarded a 2026 King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category – one of the UK's highest business honors.
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May 2026
Largest blood protein genetics study reveals new precision medicine opportunities
Involving a collaboration with 118 investigators contributing from 89 institutions, scientists from Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare University Research Institute and Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité have led the world's largest study on the genetic regulation of blood proteins.
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May 2026
GLP-1 drugs may reshape how brain values rewarding foods
A new study from the University of Virginia reveals that a widely used class of weight-loss drugs does more than suppress appetite-it directly alters brain circuits that control motivation and reward.
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May 2026
New study tracks HIV care after hospital discharge statewide
Sarah Rutstein, MD, PhD, and Thibaut Davy‑Mendez, PhD, MSPH, with the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases have received an R01 from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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May 2026
Researchers identify new treatment vulnerabilities in pancreatic cancer progression
The review offers important insights for patients and families by explaining why pancreatic cancer has proven so resistant to treatment, and where new hope may emerge.
