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Can Cholesterol Metabolism Hold the Key to Parkinson’s Disease Treatment?

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairments, tremors, rigidity, and cognitive decline. While its exact cause remains elusive, new research suggests that cholesterol metabolism may play a critical role in its progression. A recent study published in PLoS Biology by Professor Zhentao Zhang and colleagues from Wuhan University reveals that… Read More » Can Cholesterol Metabolism Hold the Key to Parkinson’s Disease Treatment?

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NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds

NPR Health

The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies. (Image credit: J.

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'Active recovery' after exercise is supposed to improve performance—but does it really work?

Medical Xpress

Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch.

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Burnout is a problem for caseworkers serving unhoused people

NPR Health

People who provide assistance to the unhoused often feel traumatized by their work.

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Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Medical Xpress

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized.

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Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine

NPR Health

These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.

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