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Living closer to a facility that releases lead is linked to poorer memory. In a large study of older adults, those whose homes were 5 kilometers closer to a lead-releasing facility had a slightly lower score on episodic memory tests two years later, suggesting that environmental lead exposure may harm brain health even in older age.
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A new nanoparticle treatment can deliver a drug called formoterol directly to the kidneys, helping to reverse diabetic kidney disease in animal models. This targeted approach was effective without causing side effects in the heart, which is a major problem with current treatments for this disease.
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A protein called GDF15 has been identified as a key driver of cachexia, a severe wasting syndrome common in cancer patients. This discovery reveals a new “feed-forward loop” involving multiple organs that worsens the condition, opening up a potential new target for drugs to treat this devastating syndrome.
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