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Researchers develop way to make healthier sugar substitute
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Researchers develop way to make healthier sugar substitute
Researchers have developed a way to biosynthetically produce an otherwise rare sugar called tagatose, which can provide the sweetness and natural taste of sucrose -- table sugar -- without its po...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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Please help if you are based in the UK
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Stop restricting Freedom Pass travel in London
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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January 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Vitamin D deficiency silent epidemic
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Vitamin D deficiency silent epidemic - Healthcare India
Vitamin D deficiency could prove to be the next big health scare in India as it impacts the foundation of health and can lead to many other diseases.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy
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Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also ...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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This article about Vitamin D is well worth your time. HT
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A schematic showing how vitamin D could affect different immune cells based on basic science studies. www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/27...
January 11, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Have you or would you consider using weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic or Mounjaro? What reasons would you give for this? Please share for the largest possible sample size.
January 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves the way for next-generation living drugs - researchers discover how to grow specialised immune cells, enabling more accessible, off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.
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Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
For the first time, researchers at UBC have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type of human immune cell—known as helper T cells—from stem cells in a laboratory setting. The...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves the way for next-generation living drugs - researchers discover how to grow specialised immune cells, enabling more accessible, off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.
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Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
For the first time, researchers at UBC have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type of human immune cell—known as helper T cells—from stem cells in a laboratory setting. The...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Pain-sensing neurons kick-start immune responses
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Pain-sensing neurons kick-start immune responses
Pain sensing neurons in the gut kindle inflammatory immune responses that cause allergies and asthma, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings, published Jan. 7 in Nature, sugg...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Exposure to natural light improves metabolic health
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Exposure to natural light improves metabolic health
Metabolic diseases have reached epidemic proportions in our society, driven by a sedentary lifestyle coupled with circadian misalignment - a desynchrony between our intrinsic biological clocks and env...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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Are you happy with your current multiple sclerosis treatment? Do you feel it is under control? #multiplesclerosis
January 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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Study identifies potential biomarker linked to progression and brain inflammation in multiple sclerosis

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Study identifies potential biomarker linked to progression and brain inflammation in multiple sclerosis
A new University of Toronto-led study has discovered a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression that could help identify patients most likely to benefit from new drugs.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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The perfect way to beat the slump: how to tackle mid-afternoon energy dips
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The perfect way to beat the slump: how to tackle mid-afternoon energy dips
In the dead of winter, it can be hard to keep your alertness up when it gets darker. Here are a few good habits that will help you stay productive
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January 4, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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A fatal mix-up: How certain gut bacteria drive multiple sclerosis
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A fatal mix-up: How certain gut bacteria drive multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to attack its own nervous system. This mechanism can accelerate the progression of ...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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How changing your diet could help save the world
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How changing your diet could help save the world
For many of us, the holiday season can mean delightful overeating, followed by recriminatory New Year’s resolutions. But eating enough and no more should be on the menu for all of us, according...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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The fascia secret: how does it affect your health – and should you loosen it up with a foam roller?
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The fascia secret: how does it affect your health – and should you loosen it up with a foam roller?
Our muscles, bones and organs are held together by a network of tissue that influences our every move. Is there a way we can use it to our advantage?
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January 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Happy New Year to you all!
December 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis
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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis
Findings connect Fusobacterium nucleatum with multiple sclerosis disease severity
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December 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service
After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can be
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‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service
The long read: After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can be
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December 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome
– but increasing activity later in life is beneficial too
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Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome
A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at the age of 61 than those whose leisure-time physical a...
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December 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis
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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis
Findings connect Fusobacterium nucleatum with multiple sclerosis disease severity
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December 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Two new subtypes of MS found in ‘exciting’ breakthrough
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Two new subtypes of MS found in ‘exciting’ breakthrough
Exclusive: Scientists uncovered biological strands using artificial intelligence and hope discovery will revolutionise treatment
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December 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Two new subtypes of MS found in ‘exciting’ breakthrough
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Two new subtypes of MS found in ‘exciting’ breakthrough
Exclusive: Scientists uncovered biological strands using artificial intelligence and hope discovery will revolutionise treatment
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December 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Autoimmune diseases - A new strategy for immune tolerance
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A new strategy for immune tolerance
A research team at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) and the Faculty of Medicine at Kanazawa University has developed a new class of engineered extracellular vesicles (EVs) capable of indu...
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December 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Cannabis products with more THC slightly reduce pain but cause more side effects
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Cannabis products with more THC slightly reduce pain but cause more side effects
A new systematic evidence review finds that cannabis products that carry relatively high levels of the psychoactive compound THC may provide short-term improvements in pain and function...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM