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Jul 2026
Study links biodiversity loss to rising hantavirus spillover risk
No rodents were found aboard. The confined vessel, carrying 147 people from 23 countries, became an unexpected amplifier of person‑to‑person transmission.
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Jul 2026
European project explores how gut microbiome, dietary and lifestyle factors interact with mental health
Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression affect millions of people across Europe and are increasingly recognised as closely linked to diet, nutrition, social inequalities and broader lifestyle factors.
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Jul 2026
Researchers urge expanded testing for neglected female genital schistosomiasis
New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected disease that can increase the risk of chronic illness, HIV and cervical cancer.
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Jul 2026
Blood circRNAs may predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms emerge
Blood-based circular RNAs showed strong potential for identifying biomarker-confirmed Alzheimer’s disease and predicting progression to symptomatic disease. When combined with pTau217, the circRNA model produced the strongest predictive performance, but larger prospective validation is still needed.
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Jul 2026
First-in-class experimental CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumors
Researchers with the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary and McMaster University have identified a unique target present on a specific group of solid cancerous tumors.
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Jul 2026
Psychological stress accelerates immune aging through the gut microbiota
Psychological stress is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for certain health conditions including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, especially when paired with an impaired immune response.
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Jul 2026
Prenatal high fructose exposure impairs brain development and memory
Nutritional imbalance during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the health status and disease susceptibility of the offspring.
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Jul 2026
Vascular organoids may be an effective treatment for ischemic heart disease
Ischemic heart disease (IHD), also known as coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death and morbidity in western countries. IHD arises when blood vessels of the heart become clogged, blunting oxygen and nutrient supply to heart muscle cells, which eventually die off, leading to heart attack or heart failure.
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Jul 2026
New testing approach improves pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and treatment
A new Mayo Clinic study shows that integrating telomere length evaluation and genetic testing into pulmonary care can significantly change how physicians diagnose and treat pulmonary fibrosis - in some cases even redirecting the course of care.
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Jul 2026
Blocking nerve signaling may reduce cancer-associated cachexia
Researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized pathway linking lung tumor genetics, diet, and the nervous system that drives cancer-associated cachexia, according to a new study in mice.
