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Mitochondrial transfer from glia to neurons protects against peripheral neuropathy - Nature Mitochondria that are transported from satellite glial cells in dorsal root ganglia to peripheral sensory neurons through tunneling nanotube-like structures provide protection against peripheral neuropathy.

Researchers found that glial cells can transfer mitochondria to neurons, helping prevent nerve damage and chronic pain—a newly discovered neuroprotective mechanism.

New AI model predicts disease risk while you sleep Stanford Medicine scientists and their colleagues created the first artificial intelligence model that can predict more than 100 health conditions from one night’s sleep.

Stanford Medicine researchers have developed an AI model that can predict the risk of more than 100 diseases using data from just one night’s sleep.

Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids — without the high  (DURHAM, NC) An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could offer powerful pain relief without the dangerous side effects of opioids.

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine developed an experimental painkiller that relieves pain without the “high” or addiction risks of opioids.

Gene therapy 'switch' may offer non-addictive pain relief A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of addiction from narcotics treatments, a breakthrough which could provide hope for the more than 50 million Americans living with chronic pain.

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania developed a gene therapy “switch” that may relieve chronic pain without the addiction risks of opioids.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience designed to help users understand and manage health information with added privacy and security protections.
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Happy New Year's Eve from the Gross Lab!

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Hundreds of millions at risk: Educating communities about alcohol flush and increased cancer risk Did you know that facial flushing after drinking alcohol can cause cancer? Over 540 million people have a genetic variant that impairs the breakdown of alcohol, resulting in a buildup of acetaldehyde, a class 1 carcinogen! Despite the prevalence, public awareness remains dangerously low. Led by...

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Hundreds of millions at risk: Educating communities about alcohol flush and increased cancer risk Did you know that facial flushing after drinking alcohol can cause cancer? Over 540 million people have a genetic variant that impairs the breakdown of alcohol, resulting in a buildup of acetaldehyde, a class 1 carcinogen! Despite the prevalence, public awareness remains dangerously low. Led by...

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The Gross Lab wishes you a wonderful Winter Break!

Hundreds of millions at risk: Educating communities about alcohol flush and increased cancer risk Did you know that facial flushing after drinking alcohol can cause cancer? Over 540 million people have a genetic variant that impairs the breakdown of alcohol, resulting in a buildup of acetaldehyde, a class 1 carcinogen! Despite the prevalence, public awareness remains dangerously low. Led by...

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Hundreds of millions at risk: Educating communities about alcohol flush and increased cancer risk Did you know that facial flushing after drinking alcohol can cause cancer? Over 540 million people have a genetic variant that impairs the breakdown of alcohol, resulting in a buildup of acetaldehyde, a class 1 carcinogen! Despite the prevalence, public awareness remains dangerously low. Led by...

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Hundreds of millions at risk: Educating communities about alcohol flush and increased cancer risk Did you know that facial flushing after drinking alcohol can cause cancer? Over 540 million people have a genetic variant that impairs the breakdown of alcohol, resulting in a buildup of acetaldehyde, a class 1 carcinogen! Despite the prevalence, public awareness remains dangerously low. Led by...

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Cannabis Use Complicates Anesthesia, Duke Review Warns A new review urges routine cannabis screening and careful blood pressure monitoring during surgery, as more evidence shows cannabis can make it harder to safely manage anesthesia.

Duke review warns cannabis use can complicate anesthesia, with some patients needing 15–30% more propofol and facing higher cardiovascular risks. Authors call for routine screening before surgery.

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Mexico approves punishing vape sales with jail time Mexico's Congress gave final approval on Wednesday to a bill establishing penalties of up to eight years in prison for selling electronic cigarettes and similar products.

Mexico just passed reforms that could mean up to 8 years in jail for producing or selling vapes. Critics call it prohibitionist, but the government says it’s needed for public health.

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In search of clarity on supplements: Five myths worth busting Most people don’t need supplements, and ‘natural’ doesn’t always mean safe, according to two Stanford Medicine nutrition experts.

Katia Savchuk breaks down 5 major supplement myths. Most aren’t necessary, and some can do more harm than good.

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Exciting matchup tomorrow: Stanford vs. UT Arlington! #GoTrees 🌲🏀

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Wishing all our Stanford students the best of luck on finals week — you’ve got this!

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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary urges 300,000+ retailers to stop selling illegal, youth-targeted vapes. The FDA is mailing guidance and compliance tools nationwide.
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Stanford scientists showed that blocking the aging enzyme 15-PGDH can regrow cartilage and prevent osteoarthritis — even in human tissue samples. A possible future alternative to joint replacement.

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Stanford breakthrough: Cancer-driving DNA circles (ecDNA) were found to “hitchhike” on chromosomes to survive cell division. Blocking this attachment makes the circles disappear — killing cancer cells. A promising new target for cancer therapy.
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