Binge drinking just once a month may triple your risk of liver scarring

Many people think that occasional binge drinking is harmless if they otherwise drink in moderation, but new research suggests that assumption may be dangerously wrong. A large U.S. study found that people with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition affecting about one in three adults, face a much higher risk of serious liver scarring if they engage in heavy drinking even just once a month.


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8 Classic Tips from a Healthy Aging Expert

While diets come and go, common sense and balance both work for most people. This is an older article, but because it...


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Scientists create a cancer flashlight that lights up tumors

Researchers have developed a tiny antibody that can find a common cancer protein and make tumors light up during PET scans. In tests with mice, tumors containing the protein EphA2 glowed clearly when the antibody was used. This could help doctors quickly identify patients who may benefit from new targeted cancer treatments. The method may also provide a faster and less invasive alternative to traditional testing.


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Still Illegal to Drive (a Horse) Under the Influence in Kentucky

One of the few states where this is pretty clear.


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Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks

A new gene therapy is giving people born deaf the chance to hear, often within just weeks. In a small but groundbreaking study, researchers delivered a working copy of a key hearing gene directly into the inner ear using a single injection. All ten patients, ranging from young children to adults, experienced improved hearing, with some showing rapid gains in just one month.


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