When preemies are on the edge of viability, and extremely low birth weight, that's when they seem to be the most susceptible to the effects of storage and can be most protected by having fresher milk.
Katherine E. Chetta, M.D. Neonatologist, Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital 
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Alzheimer's protein holds clues for fighting cancer
At first glance, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer have little in common. One erodes memory, while the other consumes the body. Yet researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have discovered an unexpected link connecting the two.
Their new study, published in Cancer Research, reveals how a protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease also strengthens the immune system, offering insights that could inspire innovative treatments for cancer, aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
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