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Key findings from global medical research, explained for clinicians and the public

Astaxanthin, the Membrane-Spanning Antioxidant: Why Molecular Shape Is the Whole Story

One carotenoid can stretch across an entire cell membrane and work on both surfaces at once — most cannot. The…

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Vitamin D3 vs D2: The Full Evidence Behind the Form Choice

The definitive systematic review pooled every head-to-head trial and settled the question: D3 raises and sustains vitamin D status more…

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Eight conditions drive 90% of multimorbidity onset in England’s 49.6 million adults

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Japanese Researcher Develops Novel Malaria Vaccine Strategy Against Transmission-Blocking Targets

Japanese researcher Professor Eizo Takashima is pioneering transmission-blocking malaria vaccines that target parasite sexual stages.…

Caregiver Mental Health Crisis: New Evidence Shows Critical Care Gaps Threaten Entire Families

New Lancet commentary reveals critical gaps in caregiver mental health support worldwide. Evidence shows poor…

Plant vs Animal Protein: New Research Challenges Single-Meal Assumptions

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