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A general practitioner using manual therapy to relieve a patient's lower back pain.

Unlock Your Back's Potential: How Manual Therapy by GPs Can Ease Low Back Pain

Discover how trained general practitioners (GPs) are utilizing manual therapy to tackle nonspecific low back pain, offering insights from a recent pilot study and paving the way for more effective primary care treatments.

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Decoding Cancer Risks: How Tech Tools Are Revolutionizing Hazard Identification

Explore how software tools like HAWC and Table Builder are transforming cancer hazard identification, making the process more transparent, objective, and accessible for better public health outcomes.

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Decoding Drug Resistance: How Sugar-Coating Cancer Cells Impacts Treatment

Colorectal cancer drug resistance is a major challenge, but new research highlights the role of glycosylation—how sugar molecules attach to cancer cells—affecting drug absorption, metabolism, and stemness. Discover how this process could be the key to better treatments and adapted diets.

Protective brain bubble with nicotine molecule.

Unlocking Nicotine's Surprising Role: Can It Protect Against Hypoxia?

Discover the surprising potential of nicotine in protecting the brain against hypoxia. Learn how this common substance could offer new insights into neuroprotection.

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Is Your Dog at Risk? Understanding Canine Leptospirosis and How to Protect Your Furry Friend

Discover the risks and preventative measures for canine leptospirosis, a globally emerging zoonotic disease. Protect your dog with knowledge on symptoms, risk factors, and effective prevention.

Mycobacterium ulcerans, the bacterium responsible for Buruli ulcer, glowing blue bacterium in wetlands, affecting skin and health.

Buruli Ulcer: Unlocking the Secrets of a Neglected Disease

Explore the complexities of Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. This article uncovers the latest in genotyping tools, transmission research, and innovative strategies to combat this debilitating infection.

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Decoding the NLRP3 Gene: How Your Genes Could Be Linked to Kidney Disease and Heart Health

Discover how a specific genetic variation in the NLRP3 gene may increase susceptibility to kidney disease and heart problems. Learn about the study's findings and what they could mean for future treatments and preventative strategies.

Safe and Nutritious Venison: A Surreal Illustration

Copper in Deer Meat: Is it Safe to Eat?

Can copper supplements in farmed deer diets impact meat safety and quality? Discover the facts and health implications in this detailed analysis.

Family creating a shield around their home, protected from bioterrorism

Bioterrorism Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guide for Families and Communities

Discover actionable steps to prepare for bioterrorism. This guide covers early detection, emergency planning, and community resilience for families and individuals.

Surreal illustration of heart with garden hose blood vessels and fluctuating pressure gauge.

Decoding Blood Pressure: Is It Always About Volume?

Learn about pulse pressure variation (PPV) and why relying solely on it to assess hypovolemia can be misleading. Discover the factors that influence PPV and how to make informed decisions about fluid management.

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