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An international partnership designed to improve equality in access to genomic medicine for a rare disease has now provided potentially life-saving genetic testing for over 1,100 families across the world.
The “love hormone” oxytocin (OT) plays a role not only in moments of intimacy but also in competitive situations. Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have shown that oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men.
Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) each earned a Spring 2026 “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety.
Type 2 diabetes is often associated with excessive sugar intake, but lifestyle factors including body weight, exercise, and smoking habits can also influence risk.
A new study has found that greater adherence to eight habits for cardiovascular health is associated with lower rates of diabetes for postmenopausal women.