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Jan 2026
CTDNEP1 identified as potential tumor suppressor in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and begins in the cells lining the pancreatic duct.
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Jan 2026
Autonomous AI system screens for cognitive impairment using routine clinical notes
A team of Mass General Brigham researchers has developed one of the first fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of screening for cognitive impairment using routine clinical documentation.
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Jan 2026
Repurposed Alzheimer’s medication offers low-cost hope for sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is the world's most common genetic disorder. It causes the red blood pigment hemoglobin to crystallize, which results in rigid, malformed red blood cells with a sickle shape.
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Jan 2026
Smoking cessation drug shows promise for treating cannabis use disorder
A new randomized controlled trial has found promising evidence that the smoking cessation medication varenicline (Chantix/Champix) can help people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) to reduce cannabis use.
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Jan 2026
GOP cuts will cripple Medicaid enrollment, warns CEO of largest public health plan
When the head of the nation's largest publicly operated health plan worries about the looming federal cuts to Medicaid, it's not just her job. It's personal.
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Jan 2026
Native Americans are dying from pregnancy. They want a voice to stop the trend.
Just hours after Rhonda Swaney left a prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, she felt severe pain in her stomach and started vomiting.
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Jan 2026
Does night shift work increase osteoporosis risk?
Research shows that night shift work is associated with higher osteoporosis risk, emphasizing the importance of monitoring bone health in affected populations.
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Jan 2026
Screen time may increase body fat in children
A study links excessive screen time in children to higher body fat and poor metabolic health, highlighting cardiorespiratory fitness as a protective factor.
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Jan 2026
Cervical cancer association with unsafe sex and smoking
The study reveals deep inequalities in cervical cancer mortality linked to smoking and unsafe sex, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
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Jan 2026
What makes depression apps safe, effective, and trustworthy?
The study identifies 28 key criteria for assessing depression apps, emphasizing safety and clinical validity to enhance digital mental health interventions.
