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Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have developed an experimental oral therapy that protected mice from otherwise harmful radiation exposure while preserving radiation’s ability to destroy cancer cells, a finding that could ultimately improve cancer treatment and strengthen preparedness for radiological emergencies

Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, N.J., on June 3. An NPR review has found that the grievance system in immigration detention, originally designed as a way to report violations of detention standards, is now barely operational. Lianne Milton for NPRhide caption

Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered an unexpected role for a naturally occurring hormone already known for reducing appetite and supporting weight loss. The hormone appears to protect the liver from inflammation through a previously unknown signaling pathway, a finding that could point toward new approaches for treating advanced fatty liver disease

Healthcare workers are a critical part of our Michigan communities. They are the professionals we trust with our most vulnerable moments. Yet, a growing crisis is tearing through the core of our healthcare system

Bone loss doesn’t wait for a warning label. Menopausal estrogen decline is the leading cause of osteoporosis, and as bone density drops, bones are left more vulnerable to fractures

New research from the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital suggests that something as simple as choosing the stairs could contribute to a longer life

Researchers at Waseda University in Japan tested two weeks of the sulforaphane (SFN) precursor supplementation compared to placebo in a crossover study involving 14 healthy participants completing maximal exercise

DH reminds public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses during very hot weather

LEWISTON (WGME) – Maine Democrats are highlighting what they say is a failure by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins to protect Mainers’ healthcare

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