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Back to school viruses: what’s new with parvovirus B19, RSV, flu and COVID in kids

An expert shares more about back to school seasonal viruses, such as parvovirus B19, RSV, flu and COVID.
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Targeting and blocking sCD13 protein could lead to systemic sclerosis treatment

Targeting and blocking the sCD13 protein from interacting with the B1R protein can pave the way for new fibrosis and systemic sclerosis treatments.
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Many parents want help preventing their child from developing hereditary health conditions

Poll shows two thirds of parents want their healthcare provider to suggest ways to prevent their child from developing a health problem that runs in the family
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Mental health and chronic diabetes complications strongly linked both ways, study finds

Having a mental health condition also increases the risk of developing chronic complications of diabetes, according to new research.
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Medical students tackle ironman triathlon to help heart patients in El Salvador

Medical students turn triathlon into fundraiser for children's hospital annual trip to El Salvador, where doctors and nurses work with congenital heart patients
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Diet while breastfeeding could be connected to baby’s nutrition

A study offers clues to how lipids, or fat, in a breastfeeding individual’s blood may be connected to their baby’s nutrition. 
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Parents who frequently pick up phones due to device notifications may be more stressed

Parents received an average of almost 300 mobile notifications per day between 2020-2021, a small Michigan Medicine study suggests. And when those buzzing pings – whether from work emails, messages or other apps – prompted parents to pick up their phones, they experienced greater daily parental stress.
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Same person. Different place. Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis

Dementia risks vary by person and by population. But a new study shows diagnosis of the disease varies by region even after those differences are taken into account.
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Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through nanoparticle treatment

Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, research shows.
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As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most

Health care costs of different kinds, and financial scams, are top of mind for people age 50 and older going into the November election.
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How do GLP-1 weight loss drugs affect the liver?

Glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, receptor agonists, that aid in weight loss, are now being investigated for their ability to help other patients, including those with liver disease. However, a research letter discusses the first known case of hepatitis and jaundice in a patient taking these drugs.
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Could targeting metabolism treat blood clots in antiphospholipid syndrome? 

A research team is investigating how metabolism – the process by which cells turn sugars, fats and proteins into energy – is used to make NETs in regards to antiphospholipid syndrome.
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Can meditation and stretching relieve cramping caused by cirrhosis?

People suffering from cirrhosis may find some symptom relief from two accessible activities: stretching and meditation. A study from the University of Michigan compared the two therapies as a means to relieve nocturnal muscle cramps and found both effective.
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A new way to measure bipolar disorder

For people with bipolar disorder, a new way to measure the impact of treatment may be to measure the size of the “spikes” in their measures of mood and mania
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How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?

Mental health parity was a goal of two major laws more than a decade ago. A study shows they helped increase care and reduce cost for pregnant and postpartum women, but there are still gaps.