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Nose picking likely “partially” to blame for Alzheimer’s disease

“Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease might be partially caused by viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens entering the brain through the nose and the olfactory system”

Groundbreaking gene therapy trial allows 5 children born deaf to hear

The patients in the trial suffered from a genetic condition called autosomal recessive deafness 9 (DFNB9), which is caused by a mutation in a gene called OTOF

USA: “Gender Dysphoria” diagnoses rise in every state except one

South Dakota which last year restricted transgender medical interventions for minors, saw a decrease in gender dysphoria diagnoses while every other state saw a rise

Coughs can linger for weeks after getting sick: Here’s why & how to get over it faster

"About 1 in 4 people who have had a cold or other respiratory infection will have a lingering cough"

In a breakthrough diabetics’ damaged cells regenerated to produce insulin

The discovery could mean that, one day, diabetics won't need to take multiple daily insulin injections

The 30-30-30 rule for weight loss is going viral. Dietitians explain if it really works

The 30-30-30 rule is a weight loss method that involves eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise

Increased risk of penile fractures over Christmas, doctors warn

Penile fractures are considered a medical emergency and are "often heralded by an audible crack followed by severe pain"

This addictive nut is driving record rates of cancer yet millions continue to chew it

"We’re growing up with the betel nut culture. When we start eating hard food, we also start chewing"

Study shows it might never be too late to live longer by dieting

If the findings transfer to humans, it might mean we can improve our health at any age by cutting calories

Regular ketamine use found to restructure the brain’s dopamine system

Recent studies suggesting that the drug is an effective treatment for people with depression

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