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Medical Xpress / Ticked off: How a bite can turn meat against you

Mammalian meat allergy (MMA) is one of the few known food allergies caused by an environmental trigger—a tick bite. In simple terms, MMA results in an allergic reaction to red meat, making it difficult or sometimes even impossible ...

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Medical Xpress / Study finds regional differences in sickle cell disease in New York state

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Approximately 10% of people with SCD in the US live in New York State, with the majority residing in New York City.

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Tech Xplore / Pentagon signs classified AI deals with tech giants, snubs Anthropic

The Pentagon on Friday announced agreements with seven leading artificial intelligence companies to deploy their technology on classified military networks, a move that pointedly excludes Anthropic amid its ongoing dispute ...

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Medical Xpress / CDK inhibitors show wider cancer potential as combinations and biomarkers advance

Worldwide, more than a million breast cancer patients have been treated with cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors, which slow or stop the uncontrolled multiplication of cancer cells. Researchers see untapped potential ...

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Phys.org / 'A study showed…' isn't enough—scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers revisit questions

Your goofy but lovable cousin just told you that you should stop eating eggs because he read somewhere that a study showed they are bad for you. How much should you trust your relative on such matters? More importantly, how ...

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Medical Xpress / FDA recalls several Ghirardelli powdered beverages over potential contamination

Several powdered beverage mixes by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company are being recalled due to possible concerns of Salmonella contamination.

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Phys.org / Should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board's ousting resurrects an existential debate

"On behalf of President Donald J. Trump," read 22 emails sent from the White House Presidential Personnel Office on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, "I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National ...

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Medical Xpress / Weight teasing from different family members linked to harmful health outcomes for adolescents

Weight-related teasing from family members is common among adolescents, and new research from UConn's Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health shows that who the teasing comes from may play an important role in youth health and ...

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Phys.org / Hunting the elusive Eta Aquariid meteors

Early May is a good time to watch for a powerful yet often elusive meteor shower, the annual Eta Aquariids. They're a prolific, yet often elusive for northern hemisphere observers. If skies are clear, watch for a strong annual ...

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Medical Xpress / 'Nose noticeability' affects facial attractiveness, study suggests

Attractiveness of the nose affects how people view the face—with attractive noses actually drawing less attention than unattractive noses, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Tech Xplore / Upgraded wave-energy modeling tools could lead to more robust, seaworthy devices

Wave energy technologies can provide reliable, local power for autonomous underwater vehicles, and at-sea applications across U.S. coastal regions, especially where traditional energy supply is limited or costly. Although ...

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Medical Xpress / Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations—here's how to stay safe from Lyme disease

Spring's warmer weather lures people outdoors—and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.

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