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Bird flu virus survives in raw-milk cheese for months
Findings indicate H5N1 virus stability in raw-milk cheese for 120 days, emphasizing the need for revised safety measures in dairy products to protect health.
Quitting smoking linked to slower memory decline in midlife and older adults
The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at data from 9,436 people aged 40 or over (with an average age of 58) in 12 countries, comparing cognitive test results among people who quit smoking with those of a matched control group who kept smoking.
PTSD following sexual assault linked to profound fronto-limbic brain changes
Around 70% of women who suffer a sexual assault develop PTSD; now scientists have shown that many of these women show a marked reduction in the usual communication between two important brain areas involved in processing and control of emotions, the amygdala and the pre-frontal cortex.
Anesthesiologist-led care speeds surgery and reduces complications for hip fracture patients
When anesthesiologists lead the preoperative process, patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures - one of the leading causes of hospitalization in older adults - get to the operating room (OR) faster and have fewer complications, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting.
Daytime sleepiness in older adults linked to cognitive decline after surgery
People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.
Study uncovers key protein complex controlling sperm motility and male fertility
Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors account for roughly half of all cases-often because sperm don't swim well.
Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness
A major international study has uncovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could help improve treatment for one of the most common cancers affecting men.
Engineered antibody triggers powerful anti-tumor response in advanced cancers
Many advanced cancers develop resistance to treatment and become highly aggressive, often leaving patients with limited treatment options.
Brain activity reveals sound outperforms touch in sensing musical rhythm
How do people keep the beat to music? When people listen to songs, slow waves of activity in the brain correspond to the perceived beat so that they can tap their feet, nod their heads, or dance along.
Botched Botox: Study uncovers severe malpractice behind botulism cluster
A rapid investigation in North East England uncovered 25 cases of iatrogenic botulism linked to cosmetic injections using unlicensed, highly potent botulinum products. The study exposes critical safety failures in practitioner conduct and highlights urgent regulatory gaps in the booming cosmetic injectables industry.




