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Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease mechanisms are similar to prion diseases, says researcher
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Space radiation is 'no joke.' Astronauts may use water and clothes as emergency shielding
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Caffeine may leave the brain awake even after a full night's sleep, scientists say
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Vaccination hesitancy driven more by psychology than science, expert says
Vaccination hesitancy is driven less by medical knowledge gaps and more by psychological factors such as cognitive biases, trust, and communication style, according to a Polish psychologist who argues that how information is presented and who delivers it can be more influential than the scientific facts themselves.
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Abortion, vaccines and health education top list of Polish health disinformation targets in 2025
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Flu hospitalisation more likely than COVID-19 to change parents’ vaccine views, study finds
Hospitalisation of children due to influenza is far more likely than COVID-19 to prompt parents to reconsider vaccination decisions, according to a study by Polish researchers, which found a marked difference in how parents respond to the two diseases after their child is admitted to hospital.
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Scientists develop potential new approach to treating epilepsy and neurological disorders
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Hepatitis B does not increase risk of hearing loss, Polish study finds
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is not associated with an increased frequency of hearing disorders in the Polish population, according to a study by researchers from several Polish medical universities published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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Dormant brain cells help repair blood vessels after stroke, study finds
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