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Severe asthma links to three recurring illness clusters across 2,700 patients in 11 countries
A large-scale study of 2,700 severe asthma patients across 11 countries has identified three distinct clusters of co-occurring illnesses, including conditions as varied as obesity and osteoporosis. The findings reveal that comorbidities in severe asthma are not random but follow predictable patterns that have largely gone undetected in clinical practice. Recognizing these clusters could significantly improve how physicians diagnose and treat the full burden of disease in severe asthma patients.
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Q&A: What is in the new American Heart Association dietary recommendations?
The American Heart Association has released updated dietary guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Penn State's Kristina Petersen, an associate professor of nutritional sciences, was among the researchers who helped draft the new recommendations. Diet remains the single most powerful lifestyle lever for protecting cardiovascular health, making these guidelines essential reading for anyone looking to reduce their risk.
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STAT+: 23andMe offers to connect users’ DNA data with medical records
23andMe is expanding its data ecosystem by partnering with HealthEx to let users link their genetic profiles directly to personal medical records. The move brings together two powerful streams of health data — DNA and clinical history — in a single platform. For 23andMe, the integration could deepen user engagement while raising the stakes around privacy and data security.
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Children of parents with severe mental illness face higher risk of cognitive difficulties, study finds
Children born to parents with severe mental illness face a significantly elevated risk of cognitive difficulties, according to new research from Murdoch University. The meta-analysis, published in *Psychological Medicine*, adds to growing evidence that mental illness carries intergenerational consequences beyond emotional and behavioral outcomes. The findings underscore the need for early cognitive screening and targeted support for this high-risk population.
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Researchers identify new drug targets for hard-to-treat cancers
Scientists have pinpointed new molecular targets that could unlock more effective treatments for advanced-stage cancers, which continue to carry poor survival rates despite decades of medical progress. The findings deepen understanding of the cellular mechanisms behind tumor formation and growth. If translated into therapies, the discoveries could shift the outlook for patients with cancers that have long resisted treatment.
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