The human immune system forms during childhood. The “hygiene hypothesis” provides a widely regarded perspective…
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Genetic analysis has potential to transform diagnosis and treatment of adults with liver disease of unknown cause
Adults suffering from liver disease of unknown cause represent an understudied and underserved patient population.…
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Cancer survivor who had an OVARY removed gives birth to a healthy boy
Cancer survivor who had an OVARY removed defies the odds to give birth to a…
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Common lung conditions linked to heart disease
Patients with some of the most common lung diseases are substantially more likely to suffer…
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Want to fight heart disease? Stand up.
Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes,…
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New clues about why non-smokers, as well as smokers, develop chronic lung disease revealed
The new study, published in Nature Genetics, shows that genetic differences help explain why some…
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Vitamin D and immune cells stimulate bone marrow disease
The bone marrow disease myelofibrosis is stimulated by excessive signaling from vitamin D and immune…
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Experts propose revising the criteria for diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
In the past 25 years it has become clear that some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease…
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Adolescents with celiac disease are at higher risk of eating disorders
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and atrophy of the small…
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Brexit could lead to thousands of extra heart disease and stroke deaths
Thousands of extra deaths from heart disease and stroke might become a reality in England…
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