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Dec 2025
Study links low physical activity to higher lymphedema risk after cancer treatment
Lymphedema after head and neck cancer is considerably more common than previously assumed and can persist long after cancer treatment has finished.
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Dec 2025
Heavy menstrual bleeding linked to iron deficiency in teenage girls
More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40 per cent had an iron deficiency. The research, led from Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding – and are therefore at greater risk of iron deficiency – can be identified using a simple questionnaire.
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Dec 2025
Research reveals how the gut microbiome supports successful pregnancy
Gut microbes may play a key role in training a mother's immune system to adapt to the developing fetus during pregnancy, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
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Dec 2025
mRNA therapy rejuvenates immune function in aging mice
Can the weakened immune systems of older individuals be rejuvenated? Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the HI-STEM institute, and the Broad Institute have demonstrated that this is possible with an innovative approach.
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Dec 2025
Strong heart health lowers long-term death risk in cancer survivors
Higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores were associated with lower long-term all-cause and cancer mortality in cancer survivors from a large Italian cohort. Inflammation, resting heart rate, and vitamin D statistically explained a substantial share of these associations, supporting shared cardiometabolic pathways across cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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Dec 2025
New tool can predict recurrence risk in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Cedars-Sinai investigators, leading a multi-institutional team, have developed and validated a tool to predict which patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) need closer monitoring because their cancer is more likely to recur.
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Dec 2025
Distant astrocytes found to play a key role in spinal cord repair
Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered a healing mechanism that could one day be harnessed to help treat patients with spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
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Dec 2025
Confusing symptom questionnaires could undermine mental health diagnosis and treatment
Imagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist – or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or the first time in a while. You'll likely need to fill out a form with a set of questions to ensure they know why you're there or how you're doing.
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Dec 2025
Study examines fairness of oxygen desaturation thresholds in sleep apnea diagnosis
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in the U.S. affecting tens of millions, with estimates ranging from 25 to more than 80 million adults.
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Dec 2025
Neural mechanisms underlying behavioral flexibility revealed in mice
From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a matter of life or death.
