July 10, 2025

Genetic Traits Influence Children’s Food Preferences

A new study presented at the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions links genetic predisposition for macronutrient preference with childhood intake of sugary drinks and fast food.

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July 10, 2025

1 in 4 US Infants Missing Bifidobacterium: Study

Babies who lacked this key gut bacteria were at an increased risk of eczema, allergies, and asthma by age 2.

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July 10, 2025

Cervical Cancer Risk Remains High After 65

A new large-scale study of over 2 million women raises questions about age cutoffs in cervical cancer screening policies after findings reveal that women aged 65 and older face significantly higher rates of cervical cancer-related abnormalities and high-risk HPV infections.

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July 09, 2025

ESC: Vaccines May Prevent Major Heart Events

A new ESC clinical statement finds that common vaccines, including those for influenza and COVID-19, may lower cardiovascular risks such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, particularly in high-risk patients.

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July 09, 2025

West Nile Virus: Key Clinical Updates

West Nile virus remains the top mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., with high neuroinvasive disease and mortality rates, especially in transplant recipients, according to a new JAMA review.

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July 09, 2025

E. coli Upcycle Turns Plastic to Pills

Scientists engineered E. coli to perform a synthetic chemical reaction that enables the conversion of plastic waste into the common drug paracetamol using a non-toxic, phosphate-driven process inside living cells.

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July 09, 2025

Barbie Gets CGM and Insulin Pump

Mattel launches first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, featuring a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump, to expand medical representation.

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July 08, 2025

EVOO, Petrolatum Both Improve Skin Barrier Metrics

A clinical trial in healthy adults found that both extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function, with differing effects on water loss and skin cell turnover.

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July 08, 2025

Next-Gen Flu Vaccines Show Global Value

Researchers project that next-generation influenza vaccines could prevent up to 3 billion infections and be cost-effective in many countries with appropriate pricing strategies.

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