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Jan 2026
What makes a run feel great or terrible, according to runners themselves
A qualitative analysis of Strava data highlights the impact of environment and social interactions on runner sentiment and mental health during the pandemic.
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Jan 2026
Water dispensers may contain more bacteria than tap water
A review reveals that water dispensers may harbor microbial contamination, challenging their safety compared to tap water and highlighting maintenance needs.
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Jan 2026
Smoking cessation apps can boost quit rates, especially alongside medication
Smartphone apps show promise in smoking cessation, outperforming minimal support and enhancing traditional interventions, according to a recent meta-analysis.
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Jan 2026
New oral drug safely lowers triglycerides and other blood lipids in Phase 1 trial
In a Phase 1 clinical study, researchers led by EPFL and their partners report that a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug can safely lower triglycerides and other blood lipids.
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Jan 2026
Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social Care to overhaul how it approaches dementia prevention, pointing to vital evidence that dementia risk can be reduced and providing a framework for the development of new government policy that could improve brain health for millions.
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Jan 2026
UK patients seeking surgery overseas are returning with complications the NHS must treat
Outward medical tourism for surgery results in serious complications, creating challenges for the NHS and highlighting the need for better patient awareness.
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Jan 2026
As insurance prices rise, families puzzle over options
New York-based performer Cynthia Freeman, 61, has been trying to figure out how to keep the Affordable Care Act health plan that she and her husband depend on.
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Jan 2026
Vagus nerve stimulation shows lasting benefit in treatment-resistant depression
Findings reveal that vagus nerve stimulation leads to lasting benefits in treatment-resistant depression, improving function and quality of life over two years.
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Jan 2026
Raising the minimum wage is linked to fewer dangerous pregnancy complications
Findings indicate that higher minimum wages are linked to reduced maternal hypertensive disorders, emphasizing the impact of economic policy on health outcomes.
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Jan 2026
Sapio Sciences partners with the Wellcome Sanger Institute on digital laboratory transformation
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ AI lab informatics platform, today announced that the Wellcome Sanger Institute has selected the Sapio Informatics Platform as its central LIMS to underpin the Institute’s ambitious lab transformation program.
