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Genetic predisposition to sedentary behavior increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Although sedentary behaviour may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says…

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A gentle approach offers new hope for inflammatory lung diseases

Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a lung disease characterized by granulomas — tiny clumps of immune cells that form in response to…

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Coral diseases and water quality play a key role for coral restoration and survival efforts

Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn…

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Treating chronic inflammatory diseases with JAK inhibitors

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis,…

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New clue on what is leading to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS

In Nature Neuroscience, UConn School of Medicine researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular…

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Genomics to revolutionize treatment of childhood rare diseases

A simple genomics blood test could improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy, but more investment is needed to make…

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Researchers identify a gene to guide novel therapeutics of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases

Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver…

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Physical activity linked to lower risk of dementia, sleep disorders, other diseases

People who get moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep…

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Immune ‘fingerprints’ aid diagnosis of complex diseases

Your immune system harbors a lifetime's worth of information about threats it's encountered — a biological Rolodex of baddies. Often…

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Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases : Shots

An illustration of the Vagus nerve, which is part of the autonomic nervous system. SEBASTIAN KAULITZKI/SCIENCE PHOT/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra/Science…

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