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A large study in Brazil has launched to test lenacapavir, a new long-acting injectable drug, as a preventative treatment (PrEP) for HIV in young adults across seven cities. This research is crucial for finding more convenient and effective ways to prevent HIV infection in high-risk populations.
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Researchers have documented a case of extraintestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba moshkovskii in Eastern India, a type of amoeba not typically known to cause severe disease outside the gut. This finding is significant as it expands our understanding of which parasites can cause invasive infections and highlights the need for accurate diagnosis.
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A UK study analyzing data from nearly 100,000 people found that doing a higher proportion of vigorous activity (like running) compared to total exercise time was linked to a 29% to 61% lower risk of eight major chronic diseases, independent of how much total exercise a person did. This means that for preventing diseases like heart disease and diabetes, the intensity of your workout may be more important than just the total minutes you spend being active.
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