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  Got milk? Startup develops milk-based targeted drug-delivery technology

  newatlas.com - By Paul McClure

  A couple of University of Nebraska professors have launched a startup company with the goal of bringing to market an innovative method for delivering …

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  The surprising secret weapon to arm yourself with this flu season

  newatlas.com - By Bronwyn Thompson

  We all know that a healthy, balanced diet dominated by unprocessed foods is a recipe for gut and overall health, but scientists have now found just …

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  Popular sleeping pill shown to block brain's critical cleaning cycle

  newatlas.com - By Michael Franco

  Each night, our brains execute a "wash and rinse" routine that clears away harmful protein waste linked to neurodegenerative diseases like …

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  Michael J. Fox funds early warning Parkinson's biomarker initiative

  newatlas.com - By Paul McClure

  The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has partnered with Grifols, a global healthcare company, to identify biomarkers of Parkinson’s …

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  Depression breakthrough: Almost 300 previously unknown genes identified

  newatlas.com - By Bronwyn Thompson

  We've never been closer to accurately assessing whether an individual is more susceptible to developing major depressive disorder due to their …

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  Beyond BMI: New framework redefines obesity

  newatlas.com - By Paul McClure

  Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, with supporters on either …