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Study reveals hidden gut factor that may make some people more susceptible to sepsis

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Potentially deadly sepsis may be more likely in certain patients due to problems in the gut. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology’s Infectious Disease Research Center used female mouse models to investigate why sepsis outcomes can vary so dramatically. The study, published in…

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Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking filtered water may extend a person’s life by several months, according to a new study. The research, published in the American Journal of Health Economics, reveals that being exposed to water filtration systems early in life can significantly increase longevity. By analyzing public health infrastructure shifts…

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Rectal cancer deaths rising up to three times faster in specific age group, study finds

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rectal cancer deaths are rising at a significantly faster rate than colon cancer among younger Americans, a trend that researchers warn will continue to escalate without a shift in treatment. Mortality rates for rectal cancer are growing two to three times faster than those for colon cancer…

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Inside the dealmaking that pushed Trump to reclassify pot, expand access

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President Donald Trump‘s move Thursday to sign an executive order easing federal restrictions on marijuana — and clearing the way for a Medicare pilot program covering CBD — caps a coordinated, yearlong push by the cannabis industry that combined traditional lobbying, sizable political donations, data-driven messaging and direct outreach to the president’s inner circle, industry…

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Haenyeo divers reveal DNA secrets of endurance and low blood pressure: study says | The Express Tribune

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Listen to article WORLDWIDE: A study published in Cell Reports has revealed that the women of Jeju Island, South Korea, known as Haenyeo, may hold key genetic insights that could lead to breakthroughs in human biology, particularly in the treatment of blood pressure disorders. The Haenyeo, who dive deep into the cold sea without oxygen tanks, have…

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Scientists find gene protecting brain from herpes virus | The Express Tribune

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Scientists may have found a gene that explains why the brain is protected from the herpes virus, a discovery that could help provide treatment for the condition. An international group of biologists led by Cai Yujia of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soren Paludan of Aarhus University in Denmark found that knocking out the gene…

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This 5-minute at home test could save you from a heart attack! | The Express Tribune

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Imagine if a quick test could warn you of a potential heart attack in just five minutes. Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? Swedish researchers have developed a home-use questionnaire that swiftly identifies individuals at high risk for a heart attack. Research indicates that its accuracy matches that of traditional blood tests and blood pressure readings. The…

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