Key Highlights
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Researchers developed a new framework showing that climate change and urbanization are pushing dengue fever risk northward in China. This study highlights the need for integrated climate adaptation and urban planning to prevent future outbreaks.
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A new study found that protein GDF15 triggers a harmful loop that drives muscle wasting (cachexia) in cancer patients. Targeting this pathway could lead to new treatments to prevent severe weight loss and improve survival.
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A brief mindfulness-based intervention was shown to improve how the body handles stress by affecting multiple systems like heart rate and breathing. This suggests even short mindfulness practices can have measurable benefits for overall health.
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