Statnews
Jun 4, 12:32
Scientists uncover a new hiding spot for HIV
Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. You can reach Theresa on Signal at theresagaff.97. Good morning.
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Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. As of Wednesday , the country reported 363 confirmed cases. But Craig Spencer, Ebola survivor and Brown University public health professor, told STAT he’s hearing from people on the ground that there could still be a lot of undetected cases.
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An Ebola update, Trump to strip job protections of NIH officials, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Statnews
Jun 4, 10:30
Does Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer drug have even greater potential?
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug has not yet been approved — and already talk has shifted to how (and when) its use might be expanded.
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Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib is a certain approval for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer and tumor progression following chemotherapy. The only gating factor seems to be the speed at which the company can submit the drug to the Food and Drug Administration. A speedier-than-expected approval in the first-line setting would benefit more patients.
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Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug has not yet been approved — and already talk has shifted to how (and when) its use might be expanded.
Statnews
Jun 4, 08:30
STAT+: After hospitals, patients get a turn to bring AI into the doctor’s office
Ambient scribes were the first large-scale application of AI in health care. Now developers are pitching them as diligent note-takers for patients.
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STAT+: After hospitals, patients get a turn to bring AI into the doctor’s office. Ambient scribes were the first large-scale application of AI in health care. Now developers are pitching them as diligent note-takers for patients.
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Ambient scribes were the first large-scale application of AI in health care.
Statnews
Jun 4, 08:30
Opinion: Lawmakers promised cancer patients would be protected from Medicaid cuts. Now CMS says otherwise
“One of the cancer community’s worst fears is coming to pass,” writes Gwen Nichols of Blood Cancer United.
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Opinion: Lawmakers promised cancer patients would be protected from Medicaid cuts. Now CMS says otherwise. “One of the cancer community’s worst fears is coming to pass,” writes Gwen Nichols of Blood Cancer United.
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“One of the cancer community’s worst fears is coming to pass,” writes Gwen Nichols of Blood Cancer United.
Statnews
Jun 4, 08:30
Opinion: Grail’s multi-cancer early detection trial was negative. But as an oncologist, I see more to this story
An oncologist shares three lessons from the world’s first randomized trial on a multi-cancer early detection.
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Opinion: Grail’s multi-cancer early detection trial was negative. But as an oncologist, I see more to this story. An oncologist shares three lessons from the world’s first randomized trial on a multi-cancer early detection.
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An oncologist shares three lessons from the world’s first randomized trial on a multi-cancer early detection.
Statnews
Jun 4, 08:30
What happens at a longevity festival?
What happens at a longevity festival? On this week's STATus Report, Alex Hogan gets a dispatch from STAT's Sarah Todd.
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What happens at a longevity festival? On this week's STATus Report, Alex Hogan gets a dispatch from STAT's Sarah Todd.
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On this week's STATus Report, Alex Hogan gets a dispatch from STAT's Sarah Todd.
Statnews
Jun 4, 08:30
Male puberty is understudied — but when it starts may predict long-term health risks
Due to a significant gender gap, far less is known about the health risks of early or late puberty onset among boys than girls.
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Puberty is an inevitable part of human maturation, and it increasingly appears to hold a key to understanding individuals’ risk for developing poor health outcomes later in life. Research in girls has established a significant relationship between disease risk and the timing of puberty onset.
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Due to a significant gender gap, far less is known about the health risks of early or late puberty onset among boys than girls.
Foxnews
Jun 4, 07:00
People taking common sleep drug may not realize they're too impaired to drive, study finds
A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.
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People taking common sleep drug may not realize they're too impaired to drive, study finds. A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.
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A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.
Medpagetoday
Jun 4, 06:45
Trial Dims Prospects for Rivaroxaban's Cardiovascular Protection in Advanced CKD
(MedPage Today) -- An established blood thinner regimen failed to extend its cardioprotective benefits to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the international TRACK trial. In this placebo-controlled study of patients...
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Trial Dims Prospects for Rivaroxaban's Cardiovascular Protection in Advanced CKD. (MedPage Today) -- An established blood thinner regimen failed to extend its cardioprotective benefits to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the international TRACK trial. In this placebo-controlled study of patients...
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In this placebo-controlled study of patients...
Statnews
Jun 4, 03:14
STAT+: Trump administration to strip job protections of top NIH officials, grants staff
Among the affected positions, which the White House estimates to be 8,000, are high-level officials who oversee research grants from the NIH.
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Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. You can reach him on Signal at aniloza.16. Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day
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Among the affected positions, which the White House estimates to be 8,000, are high-level officials who oversee research grants from the NIH.
Bbc
Jun 3, 23:42
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
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As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
Bbc
Jun 3, 23:34
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life. Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 17:24
FDA OKs Inflatable Penile Prosthesis for Erectile Dysfunction
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Titan Prime inflatable penile prosthesis for men with erectile dysfunction, Coloplast announced on Wednesday. This prosthesis is indicated for men who are considered to be candidates for implantation of...
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FDA OKs Inflatable Penile Prosthesis for Erectile Dysfunction. (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Titan Prime inflatable penile prosthesis for men with erectile dysfunction, Coloplast announced on Wednesday. This prosthesis is indicated for men who are considered to be candidates for implantation of...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Titan Prime inflatable penile prosthesis for men with erectile dysfunction, Coloplast announced on Wednesday.
Foxnews
Jun 3, 17:15
New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds
Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to prevent influenza infections.
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One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk New cancer vaccine delivers stunning result against one of the deadliest skin cancers Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnos…
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Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to prevent influenza infections.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 17:00
CAR T-Cell Therapy Enabled Kidney Transplant in Highly Sensitized Patients
(MedPage Today) -- Patients highly sensitized to HLA successfully underwent kidney transplantation after desensitization with the use of dual chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. In a safety run-in cohort of an ongoing phase I trial...
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(MedPage Today) -- Patients highly sensitized to HLA successfully underwent kidney transplantation after desensitization with the use of dual chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. In a safety run-in cohort of an ongoing phase I trial...
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(MedPage Today) -- Patients highly sensitized to HLA successfully underwent kidney transplantation after desensitization with the use of dual chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 16:47
PCOS Was Rebranded As PMOS. We Have Reservations.
(MedPage Today) -- The name of a condition that affects between 6-10% of all reproductive-age women was recently changed from PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) by an international consensus process...
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(MedPage Today) -- The name of a condition that affects between 6-10% of all reproductive-age women was recently changed from PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) by an international consensus process...
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 16:40
Hantavirus Cruise Passengers Being Surveilled at Home Around the Clock
(MedPage Today) -- Of the five people exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship who left a Nebraska quarantine facility for their home states, two passengers went to New York, and one each went to Arizona, California, and Oregon. At least some of...
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(MedPage Today) -- Of the five people exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship who left a Nebraska quarantine facility for their home states, two passengers went to New York, and one each went to Arizona, California, and Oregon.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 16:31
CAR T-Cell Trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis Starts Off Strong
(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- Most patients with super-refractory, seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) responded well to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in the first part of an ongoing phase I/II trial, a researcher reported...
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(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- Most patients with super-refractory, seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) responded well to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in the first part of an ongoing phase I/II trial, a researcher reported...
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 16:25
Investigational ADC Ups Survival in Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Treatment with investigational izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Treatment with investigational izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple...
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 15:14
Senators Clash Over Youth Gender Care Bans
(MedPage Today) -- As the Trump administration continues to target gender-affirming care for youth, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee debated the issue in a hearing on Wednesday. Committee members heard testimony...
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(MedPage Today) -- As the Trump administration continues to target gender-affirming care for youth, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee debated the issue in a hearing on Wednesday.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 14:51
More Youths Report Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
(MedPage Today) -- Roughly one in five young people used an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for mental health advice last year, a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey showed. Among youths ages 12 to 21, 19.2% said that they had...
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More Youths Report Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice. (MedPage Today) -- Roughly one in five young people used an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for mental health advice last year, a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey showed. Among youths ages 12 to 21, 19.2% said that they had...
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(MedPage Today) -- Roughly one in five young people used an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for mental health advice last year, a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey showed.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 14:11
Deaths of Despair Drop; FDA Rejects ADHD Drug; Rafael Nadal's Anxiety Battle
(MedPage Today) -- Deaths of despair -- fatalities from drugs, alcohol, and suicide -- declined by 16% in 2024, according to a report from Trust for America's Health. Georgia's Pathways to Coverage -- a Medicaid expansion program that conditions...
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Deaths of Despair Drop; FDA Rejects ADHD Drug; Rafael Nadal's Anxiety Battle. (MedPage Today) -- Deaths of despair -- fatalities from drugs, alcohol, and suicide -- declined by 16% in 2024, according to a report from Trust for America's Health. Georgia's Pathways to Coverage -- a Medicaid expansion program that conditions...
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(MedPage Today) -- Deaths of despair -- fatalities from drugs, alcohol, and suicide -- declined by 16% in 2024, according to a report from Trust for America's Health.
Statnews
Jun 3, 14:00
STAT+: What the pope’s encyclical on AI means for Catholic hospitals, and all of health care
In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: Brittany Trang analyzes the pope's encyclical on artificial intelligence for takeaways relevant for health care.
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The sequel to last week’s graduation speeches that garnered boos for AI: Comedian Ronny Chieng addressed Harvard’s graduating class and told them their mission was to “destroy AI,” which prompted a roar of approval. He wasn’t referring to uses of AI in medicine and physics, he specified, but rather offloading writing and creating to AI.
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In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: Brittany Trang analyzes the pope's encyclical on artificial intelligence for takeaways relevant for health care.
Statnews
Jun 3, 13:36
STAT+: Legend Biotech emerged as a rare market winner
Good morning. Yesterday was a brutal day for biotech stocks, but one company withstood the broad selloff.
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Yesterday was a brutal day for biotech stocks, but one company withstood the broad selloff. Shares of Legend Biotech soared over 40% yesterday after the company disclosed early data on its in vivo CAR-T therapy that showed promise in Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Your morning rundown of the science, politics, and money driving biotech today
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New guidance for gene therapy developers, Lilly's deal for kidney drugs, and more biotech news from The Readout
Statnews
Jun 3, 13:17
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about GLP-1 drugs and knees, FDA cell and gene therapy guidance, and more
Taking weight loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousands of knee replacements a year, a new study found
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about GLP-1 drugs and knees, FDA cell and gene therapy guidance, and more. Taking weight loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousands of knee replacements a year, a new study found
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Taking weight loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousands of knee replacements a year, a new study found
Sciencedaily
Jun 3, 13:09
Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to lower risks of addiction and overdose
A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself. Researchers found that people taking these medications were less likely to develop substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other drugs, while those already struggling with addiction experienced fewer overdoses, hospitalizations, emergency visits, and drug-related deaths.
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Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to lower risks of addiction and overdose. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself.
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A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 13:00
The U.S. Ebola Response Is a Harbinger of Worse Things to Come
(MedPage Today) -- Last summer, the Kiel Institute, a non-profit think tank in Germany, asked me to lead an analysis of the global benefits of international health aid programs, such as the Global Fund, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief...
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(MedPage Today) -- Last summer, the Kiel Institute, a non-profit think tank in Germany, asked me to lead an analysis of the global benefits of international health aid programs, such as the Global Fund, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief...
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 12:47
Supporting Patient Autonomy in Vaccine Conversations
(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Vaccines," Cleveland Clinic infectious disease specialist Donald Dumford III, MD, and host John Mangels continue their conversations on communicating effectively and empathetically with patients around vaccination...
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(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Vaccines," Cleveland Clinic infectious disease specialist Donald Dumford III, MD, and host John Mangels continue their conversations on communicating effectively and empathetically with patients around vaccination...
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 12:24
For Egg Allergy Oral Immunotherapy, Low-Dose Liquid May Be a Key to Success
(MedPage Today) -- For egg-allergic children, an oral immunotherapy (OIT) protocol using low-dose liquid egg to start appeared to be the most successful in inducing tolerance in the outpatient setting, according to one academic center's experience...
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(MedPage Today) -- For egg-allergic children, an oral immunotherapy (OIT) protocol using low-dose liquid egg to start appeared to be the most successful in inducing tolerance in the outpatient setting, according to one academic center's experience...
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 12:08
Combating Cancer-Related Fatigue: Yoga, Bupropion, Exercise Plus Methylphenidate
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A month-long structured yoga program helped patients with cancer improve mood disturbance, anxiety, and fatigue, contributing to a reduction in insomnia, a large multicenter randomized trial showed. Scores on tests...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A month-long structured yoga program helped patients with cancer improve mood disturbance, anxiety, and fatigue, contributing to a reduction in insomnia, a large multicenter randomized trial showed.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 11:34
'Out of My Lane': Dr. Oz Ducks Questions During Turn in White House Briefing Room
(MedPage Today) -- He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat healthcare fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas. But when reporters tried to ask Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, about...
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Oz Ducks Questions During Turn in White House Briefing Room. (MedPage Today) -- He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat healthcare fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas. But when reporters tried to ask Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, about...
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(MedPage Today) -- He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat healthcare fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 11:32
Scientists Charged With Bringing Deactivated Mpox Into U.S., Lying to Authorities
(MedPage Today) -- Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it during interviews with investigators at a Michigan airport, authorities said...
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Scientists Charged With Bringing Deactivated Mpox Into U.S., Lying to Authorities. (MedPage Today) -- Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it during interviews with investigators at a Michigan airport, authorities said...
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(MedPage Today) -- Two scientists at a U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 11:21
HHS Screens NIH Grants; NIAID Gag Order; Children's Health Defense Windfall
(MedPage Today) -- All grants approved by the NIH for funding are now going through extra screening at HHS. HHS staffers -- who may be political appointees and not subject matter experts -- have sometimes asked to make substantive changes to...
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HHS Screens NIH Grants; NIAID Gag Order; Children's Health Defense Windfall. (MedPage Today) -- All grants approved by the NIH for funding are now going through extra screening at HHS. HHS staffers -- who may be political appointees and not subject matter experts -- have sometimes asked to make substantive changes to...
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(MedPage Today) -- All grants approved by the NIH for funding are now going through extra screening at HHS.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 11:07
'Provocative' Survival Result in Myelofibrosis Trial
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A randomized trial testing the addition of selinexor (Xpovio) to ruxolitinib (Jakafi) for myelofibrosis only met one of its two primary endpoints, yet the combination also showed a potential survival benefit. At...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A randomized trial testing the addition of selinexor (Xpovio) to ruxolitinib (Jakafi) for myelofibrosis only met one of its two primary endpoints, yet the combination also showed a potential survival benefit.
Medpagetoday
Jun 3, 09:40
The Missing Congressman; Suspected Ebola Cases Drop; Peabo Bryson Dies
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) has been absent from Congress for several months due to what he says is a "personal medical issue," and New York Times reporters have...
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The Missing Congressman; Suspected Ebola Cases Drop; Peabo Bryson Dies. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) has been absent from Congress for several months due to what he says is a "personal medical issue," and New York Times reporters have...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jun 3, 09:00
Top ultra-processed food researchers call for sweeping policy change: ‘The system is rigged’
A survey finds that ultra-processed foods are a cross-partisan concern. And yet policy has been slow to follow.
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Top ultra-processed food researchers call for sweeping policy change: ‘The system is rigged’. A survey finds that ultra-processed foods are a cross-partisan concern. And yet policy has been slow to follow.
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A survey finds that ultra-processed foods are a cross-partisan concern.
Statnews
Jun 3, 08:30
STAT+: Trump’s Medicaid work requirements have an unwelcome surprise for some states and patients
Advocates were already dreading Medicaid's work requirements. New rules are worse than they feared.
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STAT+: Trump’s Medicaid work requirements have an unwelcome surprise for some states and patients. Advocates were already dreading Medicaid's work requirements. New rules are worse than they feared.
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Advocates were already dreading Medicaid's work requirements.
Statnews
Jun 3, 08:30
STAT+: NIH cuts weakened network primed to respond to outbreaks like Ebola
While NIH-funded centers weren’t on the front lines of virus responses like the CDC or USAID, some researchers involved in the network said the cuts have damaged relationships with experts…
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Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. In 2020, the National Institutes of Health funded a network of 10 centers intended to “expand knowledge on re-emerging and emerging infectious diseases.
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While NIH-funded centers weren’t on the front lines of virus responses like the CDC or USAID, some researchers involved in the network said the cuts have damaged relationships with experts…
Statnews
Jun 3, 08:30
Opinion: The Amish way of health care
“Public health is going to have to talk about the Amish more and more”: Listen to STAT’s "First Opinion Podcast" on the Amish and health care.
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That’s not true, according to Braxton Mitchell, a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Cory Anderson, who is a postdoctoral researcher in population health and demography at Pennsylvania State University’s Population Research Institute.
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“Public health is going to have to talk about the Amish more and more”: Listen to STAT’s "First Opinion Podcast" on the Amish and health care.
Statnews
Jun 3, 08:30
Opinion: The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance
“The financial side effects of care have become clinical ones,” writes Darshak Sanghavi.
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Opinion: The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance. “The financial side effects of care have become clinical ones,” writes Darshak Sanghavi.
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“The financial side effects of care have become clinical ones,” writes Darshak Sanghavi.
Foxnews
Jun 3, 07:00
One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
Processed meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancer, according to a large European study spanning 14 years.
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Could cancer vaccines be next? New treatment cuts melanoma risk by nearly 50% Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and…
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Processed meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancer, according to a large European study spanning 14 years.
Statnews
Jun 3, 00:41
Senior NIH scientist, research fellow charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into U.S.
A senior NIH scientist and his research fellow were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it.
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DETROIT — Two scientists at a U.S. Munster and Kwe were stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in January after a flight from Paris and nine days in the Republic of Congo. “Any deliberate effort to conceal and smuggle biological materials into the United States without proper authorization is a breach of the public’s trust and could have placed the public at risk,” said Marcu…
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A senior NIH scientist and his research fellow were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it.
Bbc
Jun 2, 23:44
Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?. Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
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Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 19:01
Novel Biologic Performs Well in IgG4-Related Disease
(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- An investigational monoclonal antibody drug for immunoglobulin (Ig)G4-related disease called obexelimab substantially outperformed placebo in the phase III INDIGO trial, researchers reported, positioning it to take...
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(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- An investigational monoclonal antibody drug for immunoglobulin (Ig)G4-related disease called obexelimab substantially outperformed placebo in the phase III INDIGO trial, researchers reported, positioning it to take...
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 18:30
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Need for Knee Replacement
(MedPage Today) -- People with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who used GLP-1 receptor agonists were less likely to undergo knee replacement surgery, an analysis of a large records database indicated. Compared with otherwise similar OA patients not taking...
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(MedPage Today) -- People with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who used GLP-1 receptor agonists were less likely to undergo knee replacement surgery, an analysis of a large records database indicated. Compared with otherwise similar OA patients not taking...
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(MedPage Today) -- People with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who used GLP-1 receptor agonists were less likely to undergo knee replacement surgery, an analysis of a large records database indicated.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 17:22
Health Groups Unhappy With Medicaid Work Requirement Interim Rule
(MedPage Today) -- CMS issued an interim final rule Monday outlining implementation rules for new Medicaid work requirements, and health organizations seemed none too happy with it. "Most adults covered by Medicaid are already working, caregiving...
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(MedPage Today) -- CMS issued an interim final rule Monday outlining implementation rules for new Medicaid work requirements, and health organizations seemed none too happy with it. "Most adults covered by Medicaid are already working, caregiving...
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(MedPage Today) -- CMS issued an interim final rule Monday outlining implementation rules for new Medicaid work requirements, and health organizations seemed none too happy with it.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 17:14
Adding Immunotherapy-Based Combo Boosts PFS in Unresectable Liver Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Combining standard transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with the immunotherapy-based STRIDE regimen improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the phase...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Combining standard transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with the immunotherapy-based STRIDE regimen improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the phase...
Statnews
Jun 2, 17:00
STAT+: Longevity startup NewLimit raises $435 million ahead of first clinical trial
Longevity startup NewLimit plans to launch its first clinical trial of a liver medicine after raising a staggering $435 million in new funding.
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Longevity startup NewLimit plans to launch its first clinical trial of a liver medicine after raising a staggering $435 million in new funding.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 16:41
Protein Won't Solve Our Nutrition Problem
(MedPage Today) -- Buffalo Wild Wings now offers an unusual new drink: "Espresso Proteini." Marketed for National Espresso Martini Day, the $12 drink includes 10 grams of Muscle Milk protein powder with a signature Buffalo dry rub rim. While the...
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(MedPage Today) -- Buffalo Wild Wings now offers an unusual new drink: "Espresso Proteini." Marketed for National Espresso Martini Day, the $12 drink includes 10 grams of Muscle Milk protein powder with a signature Buffalo dry rub rim.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 16:26
Ultra-Low-Dose Immunotherapy May Benefit Cancer Patients in Low-Resource Countries
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Triple oral metronomic chemotherapy combined with ultra-low-dose immunotherapy (TMC-I) may be a promising first-line treatment for patients in low-resource countries with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Triple oral metronomic chemotherapy combined with ultra-low-dose immunotherapy (TMC-I) may be a promising first-line treatment for patients in low-resource countries with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous...
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 15:42
Ebola Webinar June 4: Former USAID Official Discusses Flawed U.S. Response
(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration moved quickly to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after taking office in early 2025, implementing a funding freeze, issuing stop-work orders, and carrying out mass layoffs...
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Ebola Webinar June 4: Former USAID Official Discusses Flawed U.S. (MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration moved quickly to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after taking office in early 2025, implementing a funding freeze, issuing stop-work orders, and carrying out mass layoffs...
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(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration moved quickly to dismantle the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 15:34
Visceral Fat Over Weight Loss; BP Control Incentive Backfires; PVCs Not Benign
(MedPage Today) -- Losing visceral fat by diet and exercise -- regardless of pounds shed or later regained -- was tied to long-term improvements in cardiometabolic health, follow-up data from two randomized trials showed. (Circulation) A study...
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(MedPage Today) -- Losing visceral fat by diet and exercise -- regardless of pounds shed or later regained -- was tied to long-term improvements in cardiometabolic health, follow-up data from two randomized trials showed.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 15:25
How the Brain Works at Night; An Unusual ARIA Case; Smartwatch Detects Seizures
(MedPage Today) -- A review in Science looked at the oscillatory biology of sleep and how disruptions are linked with dementia risk. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and MRI data, a novel framework revealed how the brain clears out waste at...
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How the Brain Works at Night; An Unusual ARIA Case; Smartwatch Detects Seizures. (MedPage Today) -- A review in Science looked at the oscillatory biology of sleep and how disruptions are linked with dementia risk. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and MRI data, a novel framework revealed how the brain clears out waste at...
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(MedPage Today) -- A review in Science looked at the oscillatory biology of sleep and how disruptions are linked with dementia risk.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 15:14
Omnipod Pod Recall; Afrezza OK'd for Kids 6 and Up; CVS to Cover Zepbound Again
(MedPage Today) -- Insulet initiated a voluntary device correction of certain Omnipod pods due to a manufacturing defect that causes insulin to leak rather than being fully delivered into the body, the FDA alerted. This action is separate from...
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Omnipod Pod Recall; Afrezza OK'd for Kids 6 and Up; CVS to Cover Zepbound Again. (MedPage Today) -- Insulet initiated a voluntary device correction of certain Omnipod pods due to a manufacturing defect that causes insulin to leak rather than being fully delivered into the body, the FDA alerted. This action is separate from...
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(MedPage Today) -- Insulet initiated a voluntary device correction of certain Omnipod pods due to a manufacturing defect that causes insulin to leak rather than being fully delivered into the body, the FDA alerted.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 14:52
Melanoma Vaccine Halves Risk of Recurrence, Metastasis Over 5 Years
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- An investigational individualized vaccine for surgically resected melanoma demonstrated durable benefits in reducing the risks of recurrence and distant spread, 5-year follow-up of a randomized study showed. Adding...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- An investigational individualized vaccine for surgically resected melanoma demonstrated durable benefits in reducing the risks of recurrence and distant spread, 5-year follow-up of a randomized study showed.
Bbc
Jun 2, 14:41
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
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Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 14:18
Making Papers Open Access Could Cost Feds $1B Per Year, Report Finds
(MedPage Today) -- The costs of meeting a federal mandate to make research papers freely and immediately available to the public are exorbitant, and most agencies don't have adequate plans in place to cover it, a report from the U.S. Government...
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(MedPage Today) -- The costs of meeting a federal mandate to make research papers freely and immediately available to the public are exorbitant, and most agencies don't have adequate plans in place to cover it, a report from the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 14:15
Planning for Long-Term Care and Family Support in Alzheimer's Disease
(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease," Cleveland Clinic behavioral neurologist Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD, and host Glenn Campbell continue their discussion on communicating effectively with patients and families facing a progressive...
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(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease," Cleveland Clinic behavioral neurologist Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD, and host Glenn Campbell continue their discussion on communicating effectively with patients and families facing a progressive...
Sciencedaily
Jun 2, 14:07
Scientists discover gut bacteria that may help protect against autism and ADHD
A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnership between a baby’s genes and gut microbes. Researchers found that epigenetic changes present at birth can influence how the gut microbiome develops during the first year of life, and certain combinations were linked to early signs of autism and ADHD by age three.
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A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnership between a baby’s genes and gut microbes. Researchers found that epigenetic changes present at birth can influence how the gut microbiome develops during the first year of life, and certain combinations were linked to early signs of autism and ADH…
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A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnership between a baby’s genes and gut microbes.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 13:57
Docs Should Compete for Patient Dollars, Not Political Influence, Economist Says
(MedPage Today) -- In this series, MedPage Today is asking healthcare economists and policy experts the same questions about the high costs of U.S. healthcare. They'll discuss what they believe is working, what's not working, and what else can...
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Docs Should Compete for Patient Dollars, Not Political Influence, Economist Says. (MedPage Today) -- In this series, MedPage Today is asking healthcare economists and policy experts the same questions about the high costs of U.S. They'll discuss what they believe is working, what's not working, and what else can...
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(MedPage Today) -- In this series, MedPage Today is asking healthcare economists and policy experts the same questions about the high costs of U.S.
Statnews
Jun 2, 13:25
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly threat to 340B hospitals, Ebola vaccine funding, and more
Lilly gave hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program five days to submit claims data or it will stop the price breaks
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly threat to 340B hospitals, Ebola vaccine funding, and more. Lilly gave hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program five days to submit claims data or it will stop the price breaks
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Lilly gave hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program five days to submit claims data or it will stop the price breaks
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 13:23
Volixibat Soothed the Itch in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
(MedPage Today) -- The investigational ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor volixibat delivered better itch relief than placebo in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), data from a phase II randomized clinical trial showed...
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(MedPage Today) -- The investigational ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor volixibat delivered better itch relief than placebo in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), data from a phase II randomized clinical trial showed...
Foxnews
Jun 2, 13:03
Could cancer vaccines be next? New treatment cuts melanoma risk by nearly 50%
A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.
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Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising healt…
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A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.
Foxnews
Jun 2, 13:03
New cancer vaccine delivers stunning result against one of the deadliest skin cancers
A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.
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One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk Could cancer vaccines be next? New treatment cuts melanoma risk by nearly 50% Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, stud…
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A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 12:37
People Are Booing AI. Health Leaders Should Take Note.
(MedPage Today) -- Something happened at graduation ceremonies this spring that should cause every health system CEO, hospital administrator, and digital health investor to rethink their development, implementation, and marketing strategies: college...
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(MedPage Today) -- Something happened at graduation ceremonies this spring that should cause every health system CEO, hospital administrator, and digital health investor to rethink their development, implementation, and marketing strategies: college...
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 12:34
Nurse Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Rule That Limits Graduate Loans
(MedPage Today) -- Over the last 9 months, nurses have been protesting a federal regulation that they say would drive up student loan debt, exacerbate workforce shortages, and threaten patient access to care. Last week, they put their words into...
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(MedPage Today) -- Over the last 9 months, nurses have been protesting a federal regulation that they say would drive up student loan debt, exacerbate workforce shortages, and threaten patient access to care.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 12:23
New Rule Would Politicize Grant Decisions, Scientists Say
(MedPage Today) -- A sweeping proposed rule that would transfer federal grantmaking decisions from scientific experts to senior political appointees is "dystopian," "disastrous," and a "flagrant assault on our democracy," scientists and health...
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(MedPage Today) -- A sweeping proposed rule that would transfer federal grantmaking decisions from scientific experts to senior political appointees is "dystopian," "disastrous," and a "flagrant assault on our democracy," scientists and health...
Statnews
Jun 2, 12:19
How one state’s medical meal program lowered health care costs
Medicaid work requirements, fast-tracked funding for experimental Ebola vaccines, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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How one state’s medical meal program lowered health care costs. Medicaid work requirements, fast-tracked funding for experimental Ebola vaccines, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Medicaid work requirements, fast-tracked funding for experimental Ebola vaccines, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 11:58
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Shape Care. Our Patients Should Know.
(MedPage Today) -- For many patients, taking a controlled medication feels like any ordinary medical decision. You're prescribed something for sleep, anxiety, ADHD, or pain. You're counseled on risks and side effects. You pick it up from the pharmacy...
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Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Shape Care. You're prescribed something for sleep, anxiety, ADHD, or pain. You're counseled on risks and side effects.
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(MedPage Today) -- For many patients, taking a controlled medication feels like any ordinary medical decision.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 11:39
More Data Support Trodelvy-Keytruda Combo in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Sacituzumab govitecan (SG, Trodelvy) added to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) extended a surrogate measure of long-term clinical outcomes compared with chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1-positive metastatic...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Sacituzumab govitecan (SG, Trodelvy) added to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) extended a surrogate measure of long-term clinical outcomes compared with chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1-positive metastatic...
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 10:53
Five American Cruise Ship Passengers Leave Nebraska Quarantine Facility
(MedPage Today) -- Five of the 18 American cruise ship passengers who have been staying at a national quarantine facility in Nebraska after being exposed to hantavirus are going home, U.S. health officials said Monday. The five people will complete...
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Five American Cruise Ship Passengers Leave Nebraska Quarantine Facility. health officials said Monday. The five people will complete...
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(MedPage Today) -- Five of the 18 American cruise ship passengers who have been staying at a national quarantine facility in Nebraska after being exposed to hantavirus are going home, U.S.
Sciencedaily
Jun 2, 10:24
One fat helped pancreatic cancer grow while another cut disease in half
A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how much. Researchers found that oleic acid—the main fat in olive oil and several other common foods—sped up tumor growth in mice predisposed to pancreatic cancer, while omega-3-rich fats from fish oil dramatically slowed disease development.
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A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how much. Researchers found that oleic acid—the main fat in olive oil and several other common foods—sped up tumor growth in mice predisposed to pancreatic cancer, while omega-3-rich fats from fish oil dramatically slowed disease development.
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A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how much.
Medpagetoday
Jun 2, 09:37
Pizza Company's Recall; Google's Mosquito Plot; Grammy Winner Suffers Stroke
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Champion Foods voluntarily recalled some batches of Motor City Pizza's five-cheese bread for potential Salmonella contamination from milk powder, according to an...
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Pizza Company's Recall; Google's Mosquito Plot; Grammy Winner Suffers Stroke. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Champion Foods voluntarily recalled some batches of Motor City Pizza's five-cheese bread for potential Salmonella contamination from milk powder, according to an...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jun 2, 08:30
STAT+: Online care is caught in the crossfire as states crack down on corporate medicine
Growing legislative scrutiny across multiple states targets the corporate structure underlying most direct-to-consumer telehealth businesses.
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STAT+: Online care is caught in the crossfire as states crack down on corporate medicine. Growing legislative scrutiny across multiple states targets the corporate structure underlying most direct-to-consumer telehealth businesses.
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Growing legislative scrutiny across multiple states targets the corporate structure underlying most direct-to-consumer telehealth businesses.
Statnews
Jun 2, 08:30
Opinion: The virtual end of the doctor’s office waiting room
It’s time to rethink and redesign how patients enter the health care system altogether, writes emergency physician Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli.
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It’s time to rethink and redesign how patients enter the health care system altogether, writes emergency physician Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli.
Foxnews
Jun 2, 07:00
Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice
A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, fatigue and overall well-being.
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A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, fatigue and overall well-being.
Statnews
Jun 1, 22:24
STAT+: Trump administration releases rules for new Medicaid work requirements
States are racing to implement the new requirements by the start of next year.
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STAT+: Trump administration releases rules for new Medicaid work requirements. States are racing to implement the new requirements by the start of next year.
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States are racing to implement the new requirements by the start of next year.
Statnews
Jun 1, 22:00
STAT+: Eli Lilly warns hospitals to submit claims data in the next five days or lose their 340B drug discounts
Eli Lilly has told more than 1,000 hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program to submit claims data over the next five days — or lose price breaks.
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Eli Lilly has told more than 1,000 hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program to submit claims data over the next five days — or lose price breaks.
Statnews
Jun 1, 21:35
STAT+: Global coalition to fast-track 3 vaccines targeting Ebola outbreak with $62 million in funding
With no licensed vaccines available to protect against the Ebola virus currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, efforts are underway to fast-track development of at least three…
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With no licensed vaccines available to protect against the Ebola virus currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, efforts are underway to fast-track development of at least three…
Statnews
Jun 1, 21:31
STAT+: Abivax ulcerative colitis drug shows strong efficacy, but cases of cancer raise concerns
Abivax said its experimental treatment for ulcerative colitis showed significant efficacy in a closely watched trial, but shares of the company tanked on safety concerns.
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Abivax said its experimental treatment for ulcerative colitis showed significant efficacy in a closely watched trial, but shares of the company tanked on safety concerns.
Bbc
Jun 1, 21:00
Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis
Close menu Categories Categories Drama & Soaps Films Comedy Documentaries Sport News Entertainment Music Food Lifestyle History Science & Nature Arts From the Archive Accessible alternative formats A…
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Close menu Categories Categories Drama & Soaps Films Comedy Documentaries Sport News Entertainment Music Food Lifestyle History Science & Nature Arts From the Archive Accessible alternative formats Audio Described Signed Regions Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Children’s CBeebies CBBC A-Z TV Guide Watchlist Home Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis JavaScript seems to be disab…
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Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.
Statnews
Jun 1, 20:56
STAT+: At ASCO, talk of barriers to cancer care, new treatments, and other big takeaways
Here is some of what you may have missed from the world's largest cancer research meeting.
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STAT+: At ASCO, talk of barriers to cancer care, new treatments, and other big takeaways. Here is some of what you may have missed from the world's largest cancer research meeting.
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Here is some of what you may have missed from the world's largest cancer research meeting.
Statnews
Jun 1, 20:25
STAT+: At the world’s largest cancer research meeting, data briefly took a backseat to grief
At the world's largest cancer research meeting, new data were plentiful. But this year, there was also a focus on grief.
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STAT+: At the world’s largest cancer research meeting, data briefly took a backseat to grief. At the world's largest cancer research meeting, new data were plentiful. But this year, there was also a focus on grief.
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At the world's largest cancer research meeting, new data were plentiful.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 17:40
Non-Operative Treatment for CRC May Include Observation After Complete Response
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Patients who skipped maintenance therapy after a complete response to upfront treatment with a PD-1 inhibitor lived just as long as those who had 3 years of maintenance, data from a cohort study that compared nonsurgical...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Patients who skipped maintenance therapy after a complete response to upfront treatment with a PD-1 inhibitor lived just as long as those who had 3 years of maintenance, data from a cohort study that compared nonsurgical...
Bbc
Jun 1, 17:40
'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
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Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 17:31
Tenecteplase Unseats Low-Dose Alteplase Favored for Asian Patients
(MedPage Today) -- Standard-dose tenecteplase (TNKase) beat low-dose alteplase as a bridge to stroke thrombectomy in bleeding-prone patients, a Japanese trial found. Early reperfusion outcomes significantly favored patients who received tenecteplase...
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(MedPage Today) -- Standard-dose tenecteplase (TNKase) beat low-dose alteplase as a bridge to stroke thrombectomy in bleeding-prone patients, a Japanese trial found. Early reperfusion outcomes significantly favored patients who received tenecteplase...
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(MedPage Today) -- Standard-dose tenecteplase (TNKase) beat low-dose alteplase as a bridge to stroke thrombectomy in bleeding-prone patients, a Japanese trial found.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 17:00
Obesity With a Normal BMI? Study Suggests It's Common
(MedPage Today) -- Over a quarter of U.S. adults with a normal body mass index (BMI) met recently proposed criteria for clinical obesity, a national cross-sectional study found. Among adults with a BMI in the normal range of 18.5-24.9, an adjusted...
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Obesity With a Normal BMI? Study Suggests It's Common. Among adults with a BMI in the normal range of 18.5-24.9, an adjusted...
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(MedPage Today) -- Over a quarter of U.S.
Foxnews
Jun 1, 16:59
Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds
Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.
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Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 16:44
Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms May Go Undiagnosed
(MedPage Today) -- Tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that causes involuntary movements often triggered by antipsychotic exposure, has appeared in the DSM for decades. Despite advancements in diagnostic tools and treatments, TD still...
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Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms May Go Undiagnosed. (MedPage Today) -- Tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that causes involuntary movements often triggered by antipsychotic exposure, has appeared in the DSM for decades. Despite advancements in diagnostic tools and treatments, TD still...
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(MedPage Today) -- Tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that causes involuntary movements often triggered by antipsychotic exposure, has appeared in the DSM for decades.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 15:44
Targeted Combo Boosts PFS in BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding encorafenib (Braftovi) and cetuximab (Erbitux) to FOLFIRI chemotherapy significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) as first-line treatment of BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, according...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding encorafenib (Braftovi) and cetuximab (Erbitux) to FOLFIRI chemotherapy significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) as first-line treatment of BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, according...
Statnews
Jun 1, 15:30
As FDA misses deadline on electric shock ban, disability advocates speak out
The FDA has missed a self-imposed deadline to ban the use of electrical shock devices in people with intellectual disabilities.
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The FDA has missed a self-imposed deadline to ban the use of electrical shock devices in people with intellectual disabilities.
Statnews
Jun 1, 15:14
STAT+: Medicare’s mum on GLP-1s, and Massachusetts sues United
We've been asking Medicare for weeks about the cost of giving seniors $50 obesity drugs.
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STAT+: Medicare’s mum on GLP-1s, and Massachusetts sues United . We've been asking Medicare for weeks about the cost of giving seniors $50 obesity drugs.
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We've been asking Medicare for weeks about the cost of giving seniors $50 obesity drugs.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 15:10
CELMoD Drug Cuts Risk of Myeloma Progression, Death by 52% in Trial
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding a novel cereblon E3 ligase modulation (CELMoD) drug to a standard multiple myeloma regimen significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in a vulnerable population of patients with relapsed or refractory...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding a novel cereblon E3 ligase modulation (CELMoD) drug to a standard multiple myeloma regimen significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in a vulnerable population of patients with relapsed or refractory...
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 15:01
Discussing Emerging Therapies and Shared Decision-Making in Multiple Myeloma
(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Multiple Myeloma," Cleveland Clinic hematologist Sandra Mazzoni, DO, and host John Mangels continue their conversations on communicating effectively and empathetically with patients facing a complex, chronic...
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(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Multiple Myeloma," Cleveland Clinic hematologist Sandra Mazzoni, DO, and host John Mangels continue their conversations on communicating effectively and empathetically with patients facing a complex, chronic...
Bbc
Jun 1, 14:30
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
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Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears. IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
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IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 14:10
FDA Approves Oral Antiviral to Prevent COVID-19 After Exposure
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the oral antiviral agent ensitrelvir (Xocova) to help prevent COVID-19 in people ages 12 years or older who were exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, drugmaker Shionogi announced. Ensitrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the oral antiviral agent ensitrelvir (Xocova) to help prevent COVID-19 in people ages 12 years or older who were exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, drugmaker Shionogi announced.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 13:53
Saroglitazar Boosts Response Rates in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
(MedPage Today) -- Novel saroglitazar significantly improved biochemical response rates in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who had an inadequate response to ursodeoxycholic acid or couldn't tolerate it, according to the EPICS-III...
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(MedPage Today) -- Novel saroglitazar significantly improved biochemical response rates in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who had an inadequate response to ursodeoxycholic acid or couldn't tolerate it, according to the EPICS-III...
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 13:31
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Another All-Time Low
(MedPage Today) -- The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with one in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to new government survey data. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for...
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Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Another All-Time Low. adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with one in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to new government survey data. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for...
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(MedPage Today) -- The cigarette smoking rate among U.S.
Statnews
Jun 1, 13:30
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pancreatic and lung cancer drugs, China biotech growth, and more
Detailed study data for a pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines confirmed it increased overall survival, from 13.2 months to 6.7 months
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pancreatic and lung cancer drugs, China biotech growth, and more. Detailed study data for a pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines confirmed it increased overall survival, from 13.2 months to 6.7 months
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Detailed study data for a pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines confirmed it increased overall survival, from 13.2 months to 6.7 months
Statnews
Jun 1, 13:25
Opinion: What should hospitals do when patients demand unvaccinated donor blood?
“You have to understand a person's belief if you want to address it,” Deva Sharma says on the “First Opinion Podcast” about requests for unvaccinated donor blood.
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“You have to understand a person's belief if you want to address it,” Deva Sharma says on the “First Opinion Podcast” about requests for unvaccinated donor blood.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 13:18
The Pro-Life Movement's Cruelty Problem
(MedPage Today) -- She stays quiet because of her child, my patient tells me. But despite her passivity, her husband always manages to find something wrong with her. He shouts at ungodly volumes, threatening, "Don't make me do something to you...
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The Pro-Life Movement's Cruelty Problem. But despite her passivity, her husband always manages to find something wrong with her. He shouts at ungodly volumes, threatening, "Don't make me do something to you...
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(MedPage Today) -- She stays quiet because of her child, my patient tells me.
Statnews
Jun 1, 13:12
STAT+: A turning point for pancreatic cancer patients
Eli Lilly announces two China deals, Akeso's lung cancer bispecific payoff, and more biotech news from The Readout
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Eli Lilly announces two China deals, Akeso's lung cancer bispecific payoff, and more biotech news from The Readout
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 12:58
Albumin 5% Cut Mortality Rates in Sudden Liver Failure With Other Organ Failure
(MedPage Today) -- Plasma exchange with albumin 5% (Albutein 5%, PE-A5%) added to standard medical treatment (SMT) improved outcomes in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), according to the randomized phase III APACHE trial. Among...
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(MedPage Today) -- Plasma exchange with albumin 5% (Albutein 5%, PE-A5%) added to standard medical treatment (SMT) improved outcomes in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), according to the randomized phase III APACHE trial.
Statnews
Jun 1, 12:57
CDC says containing the spread of Ebola is top priority
The Trump administration disregards infectious disease playbook, CEPI offers vaccine funding, and other health news from Morning Rounds
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The Trump administration disregards infectious disease playbook, CEPI offers vaccine funding, and other health news from Morning Rounds
Sciencedaily
Jun 1, 12:55
This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment ended
A promising new study suggests rheumatoid arthritis may not be as inevitable as once thought for people at high risk. Researchers found that just one year of treatment with the immune-targeting drug abatacept delayed the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by up to four years, with benefits lasting long after treatment ended.
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This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment ended. A promising new study suggests rheumatoid arthritis may not be as inevitable as once thought for people at high risk. Researchers found that just one year of treatment with the immune-targeting drug abatacept delayed the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by up to four years, with benefits lasting long after tr…
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A promising new study suggests rheumatoid arthritis may not be as inevitable as once thought for people at high risk.
Sciencedaily
Jun 1, 12:55
This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly inflammation
A Salk Institute study found that a simple dietary amino acid, methionine, dramatically improved survival in mice facing severe infections and inflammatory conditions. Rather than directly targeting the immune system, methionine boosted kidney filtration, helping the body flush out excess inflammatory molecules that can cause tissue damage, brain dysfunction, wasting, and death.
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A Salk Institute study found that a simple dietary amino acid, methionine, dramatically improved survival in mice facing severe infections and inflammatory conditions. Rather than directly targeting the immune system, methionine boosted kidney filtration, helping the body flush out excess inflammatory molecules that can cause tissue damage, brain dysfunction, wasting, and deat…
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A Salk Institute study found that a simple dietary amino acid, methionine, dramatically improved survival in mice facing severe infections and inflammatory conditions.
Statnews
Jun 1, 12:31
STAT+: Servier to buy Edgewise Therapeutics’ muscular dystrophy drug
The French pharma firm Servier is buying an experimental muscular dystrophy drug from Edgewise Therapeutics for $1.55 billion upfront.
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The French pharma firm Servier is buying an experimental muscular dystrophy drug from Edgewise Therapeutics for $1.55 billion upfront.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 12:26
Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia Higher in Women
(MedPage Today) -- Patients taking antidopaminergic agents are at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD), a disorder characterized by abnormal, involuntary movements of the face, trunk, and limbs. However, women may face a higher risk than...
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(MedPage Today) -- Patients taking antidopaminergic agents are at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD), a disorder characterized by abnormal, involuntary movements of the face, trunk, and limbs. However, women may face a higher risk than...
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(MedPage Today) -- Patients taking antidopaminergic agents are at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD), a disorder characterized by abnormal, involuntary movements of the face, trunk, and limbs.
NBC News
Jun 1, 12:00
A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years - NBC News
A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years NBC News A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma NPR Melanoma: Cancer vaccine, Keytruda combo slashes recurrence Medical News Today Cancer vaccine sustains 49% melanoma reduction after 5 years Medical Xpress Breakthrough melanoma vaccine would slash risk of the deadly cancer returning the-independent.com Could cancer vaccines be next? New treatment cuts melanoma risk by nearly 50% Fox News Breakthrough melanoma treatment cuts cancer recurrence risk in half The Weather Channel Personalized mRNA vaccine shows promise in reducing melanoma return: Research Yahoo Cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk nearly 50% in breakthrough study Fox News
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A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years NBC News A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma NPR Melanoma: Cancer vaccine, Keytruda combo slashes recurrence Medical News Today Cancer vaccine sustains 49% melanoma reduction after 5 years Medical Xpress Breakthrough melanoma vaccine would s…
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mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma NPR Melanoma: Cancer vaccine, Keytruda combo slashes recurrence Medical News Today Cancer vaccine sustains 49% melanoma reduction after 5 years Medical Xpress Breakthrough melanoma vaccine would slash risk of the deadly cancer returning the-independent.com Could cancer vaccines be next?
NPR
Jun 1, 12:00
A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma - NPR
A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma NPR
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A cancer vaccine made just for you.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 11:03
Read the Results of Trump's 2026 Physical Exam
(MedPage Today) -- On May 26, 2026, President Donald J. Trump underwent his annual medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This comprehensive preventive evaluation included a thorough review of all diagnostic studies...
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Read the Results of Trump's 2026 Physical Exam. Trump underwent his annual medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This comprehensive preventive evaluation included a thorough review of all diagnostic studies...
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(MedPage Today) -- On May 26, 2026, President Donald J.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 10:01
Participate in an Anonymous Study on Nurses' Mental Health Experiences
(MedPage Today) -- Dear Colleagues, In various nursing forums, nurses have candidly shared their experiences with mental health challenges. Many have also expressed concerns about seeking support for these challenges due to fears about privacy...
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Participate in an Anonymous Study on Nurses' Mental Health Experiences. (MedPage Today) -- Dear Colleagues, In various nursing forums, nurses have candidly shared their experiences with mental health challenges. Many have also expressed concerns about seeking support for these challenges due to fears about privacy...
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(MedPage Today) -- Dear Colleagues, In various nursing forums, nurses have candidly shared their experiences with mental health challenges.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 09:36
FDA's 'Big Dick Energy!' Warning; UHC Retreats on Prior Auth; Nurses Beat Ebola
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The FDA warned that "Big Dick Energy!" -- a supplement touted for male sexual enhancement -- has the hidden ingredient tadalafil (Cialis) in it. MannKind said...
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FDA's 'Big Dick Energy!' Warning; UHC Retreats on Prior Auth; Nurses Beat Ebola. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The FDA warned that "Big Dick Energy!" -- a supplement touted for male sexual enhancement -- has the hidden ingredient tadalafil (Cialis) in it.
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Medpagetoday
Jun 1, 08:44
Child's Limp Revealed a Surprising 'Disease of the Past'
(MedPage Today) -- When a previously healthy 7-year-old girl limped into the emergency department with unexplained leg pain, a detailed dietary history became critical to diagnosing and ultimately treating her. She'd had pain in both her legs...
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(MedPage Today) -- When a previously healthy 7-year-old girl limped into the emergency department with unexplained leg pain, a detailed dietary history became critical to diagnosing and ultimately treating her. She'd had pain in both her legs...
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(MedPage Today) -- When a previously healthy 7-year-old girl limped into the emergency department with unexplained leg pain, a detailed dietary history became critical to diagnosing and ultimately treating her.
Statnews
Jun 1, 08:30
STAT+: No Surprises Act arbitration rule could worsen flood of provider disputes
The arbitration process has protected patients but generated financial windfalls for some clinicians.
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STAT+: No Surprises Act arbitration rule could worsen flood of provider disputes. The arbitration process has protected patients but generated financial windfalls for some clinicians.
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The arbitration process has protected patients but generated financial windfalls for some clinicians.
Statnews
Jun 1, 08:30
The hidden history of BPC-157, a favorite MAHA peptide
A compound named “substance God help me” by its longtime champion could benefit from RFK Jr.'s favorable views on using peptides.
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A compound named “substance God help me” by its longtime champion could benefit from RFK Jr.'s favorable views on using peptides.
Statnews
Jun 1, 08:30
STAT+: Medicare still won’t say how much covering obesity drugs will cost
Older adults on Medicare can get Wegovy and Zepbound for $50 a month, starting in July. But the agency still is not sharing how much this will cost taxpayers.
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STAT+: Medicare still won’t say how much covering obesity drugs will cost. Older adults on Medicare can get Wegovy and Zepbound for $50 a month, starting in July. But the agency still is not sharing how much this will cost taxpayers.
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Older adults on Medicare can get Wegovy and Zepbound for $50 a month, starting in July.
Statnews
Jun 1, 08:30
STAT+: Executives reveal tech initiatives at Summa Health, eight months after General Catalyst acquisition
Two years after General Catalyst said it was buying Ohio safety-net hospital Summa Health, executives shed light on how the “transformation” is going.
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Two years after General Catalyst said it was buying Ohio safety-net hospital Summa Health, executives shed light on how the “transformation” is going.
Statnews
Jun 1, 08:30
Opinion: Medical schools diversified. So where are all the diverse doctors?
Why are residency programs disciplining and dismissing trainees in a system funded to train them?
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Opinion: Medical schools diversified. So where are all the diverse doctors?. Why are residency programs disciplining and dismissing trainees in a system funded to train them?
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Why are residency programs disciplining and dismissing trainees in a system funded to train them?
Statnews
Jun 1, 08:30
Opinion: The military’s medical corps has a serious recruitment problem
Congress must incentivize more physicians (and their employers) to join the military medical corps, writes the former attending physician to Congress.
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Congress must incentivize more physicians (and their employers) to join the military medical corps, writes the former attending physician to Congress.
Foxnews
Jun 1, 07:00
Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals
A new JAMA Oncology study finds veterans with cancer face elevated suicide risk that can persist for up to five years following their diagnosis.
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A new JAMA Oncology study finds veterans with cancer face elevated suicide risk that can persist for up to five years following their diagnosis.
Bbc
Jun 1, 05:00
Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
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Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony. Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
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Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
Bbc
Jun 1, 05:00
'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed. BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Bbc
Jun 1, 02:50
Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
The drug has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. The drug has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
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The drug has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
Bbc
May 31, 23:21
Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk
Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.
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Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.
Statnews
May 31, 23:03
STAT+: A standing ovation for RevMed, and caution for Akeso
ASCO Day 3: A huge advance for pancreatic cancer, a let down for Akeso and Summit, and a new approach to immunotherapy.
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ASCO Day 3: A huge advance for pancreatic cancer, a let down for Akeso and Summit, and a new approach to immunotherapy.
Coupons
May 31, 22:39
The best coupons at CVS Pharmacy
Latest reporting from Medicine & Health: The best coupons at CVS Pharmacy.
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Latest reporting from Medicine & Health: The best coupons at CVS Pharmacy.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 17:39
Practice-Changing Trial in Prostate Cancer Shows Benefits of Perioperative Therapy
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A paradigm-changing clinical trial in prostate cancer showed that perioperative apalutamide (Erleada) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) significantly reduced the risk of metastasis in high-risk localized disease...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A paradigm-changing clinical trial in prostate cancer showed that perioperative apalutamide (Erleada) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) significantly reduced the risk of metastasis in high-risk localized disease...
Statnews
May 31, 17:11
Ultra-low doses could bring costly cancer treatments to more patients in poorer countries
Low-dose, low-cost immunotherapies may help patients in poorer countries access high-tech cancer treatments.
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Low-dose, low-cost immunotherapies may help patients in poorer countries access high-tech cancer treatments.
Foxnews
May 31, 17:10
Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds
New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term brain health.
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New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term brain health.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 16:00
'The Light Goes Out of Their Eyes in About 3 Years': What We Heard This Week
(MedPage Today) -- "The light goes out of their eyes in about 3 years. This is not what they signed up for." -- Clark Coler, MD, of Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, on young physicians facing the increasingly profit-driven demands of modern...
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'The Light Goes Out of Their Eyes in About 3 Years': What We Heard This Week. (MedPage Today) -- "The light goes out of their eyes in about 3 years. This is not what they signed up for." -- Clark Coler, MD, of Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, on young physicians facing the increasingly profit-driven demands of modern...
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(MedPage Today) -- "The light goes out of their eyes in about 3 years.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 15:57
Upfront Ivonescimab Plus Chemo Bests PD-1 Inhibitor Combo in Advanced NSCLC
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF combined with chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- A first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF combined with chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according...
Theguardian
May 31, 15:43
Daily pill can double survival time for deadliest cancer, trial shows
Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results o…
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Currently, there are few treatments for pancreatic cancer, and most do little or nothing to help. More than half of patients are only diagnosed after it has spread. Patients who took the drug lived substantially longer, for an average of 13.2 months, compared with 6.6 to 6.7 months for patients who had chemotherapy, the trial found.
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Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a “gamechanger” and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 15:36
Trump's Doc Says President Is in 'Excellent Health' as BMI Approaches Obesity Range
(MedPage Today) -- Donald Trump's physician says the president is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center that showed the president's body...
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(MedPage Today) -- Donald Trump's physician says the president is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center that showed the president's body...
Medpagetoday
May 31, 14:56
Abemaciclib Poised to Be New Standard of Care in Aggressive Liposarcoma
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Treatment with the CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib (Verzenio) offered a dramatic survival uptick in a highly aggressive soft-tissue cancer that rarely responds to chemotherapy, according to the SARC041 trial. Patients...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Treatment with the CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib (Verzenio) offered a dramatic survival uptick in a highly aggressive soft-tissue cancer that rarely responds to chemotherapy, according to the SARC041 trial.
Sciencedaily
May 31, 14:36
Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age
Melanoma may not become steadily more dangerous with age as scientists once assumed. In a surprising discovery, researchers found that cancer spread was lowest in young mice, surged in middle-aged mice, and then dropped again in very old mice. The key appears to be a special type of immune cell that helps keep cancer dormant and prevents it from spreading.
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Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age. Melanoma may not become steadily more dangerous with age as scientists once assumed. The key appears to be a special type of immune cell that helps keep cancer dormant and prevents it from spreading.
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In a surprising discovery, researchers found that cancer spread was lowest in young mice, surged in middle-aged mice, and then dropped again in very old mice.
Sciencedaily
May 31, 14:36
Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation
Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a molecular “switch” that appears to fuel the damaging brain inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease. They found that a protein called STING becomes chemically altered in a way that keeps the brain’s immune system stuck in overdrive, harming the connections between nerve cells.
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Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a molecular “switch” that appears to fuel the damaging brain inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease. They found that a protein called STING becomes chemically altered in a way that keeps the brain’s immune system stuck in overdrive, harming the connections between nerve cells.
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Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a molecular “switch” that appears to fuel the damaging brain inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 13:20
'Immediately Practice-Changing' Lung Cancer Trial in Curative Setting
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- The adjuvant treatment of RET fusion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following potentially curative surgery or radiotherapy has a new standard of care, researchers reported here. In a phase III study...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- The adjuvant treatment of RET fusion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following potentially curative surgery or radiotherapy has a new standard of care, researchers reported here.
Statnews
May 31, 12:00
STAT+: Akeso and Summit’s ivonescimab extends survival in squamous cell lung cancer
A lung cancer drug developed in China was a highlight of ASCO but doctors want to see follow-up in a more diverse population.
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A lung cancer drug developed in China was a highlight of ASCO but doctors want to see follow-up in a more diverse population.
Statnews
May 31, 12:00
STAT+: Practice-changing results reported for Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug
Much-awaited results at ASCO show that scientists have indeed found a way to drug a "greasy ball" involved in pancreatic cancer.
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Much-awaited results at ASCO show that scientists have indeed found a way to drug a "greasy ball" involved in pancreatic cancer.
Statnews
May 31, 12:00
STAT+: For prostate cancer patients set on surgery, new hormone regimen may improve outcomes, study finds
By doing hormone therapy up front in prostate cancer cases, the hope was to shrink the relapse rate after surgery. Results were encouraging.
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STAT+: For prostate cancer patients set on surgery, new hormone regimen may improve outcomes, study finds. By doing hormone therapy up front in prostate cancer cases, the hope was to shrink the relapse rate after surgery. Results were encouraging.
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By doing hormone therapy up front in prostate cancer cases, the hope was to shrink the relapse rate after surgery.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 12:00
Who’s to Say That Medication Is Too Risky?
(MedPage Today) -- Peptides have moved from bodybuilding forums into the cultural mainstream. Telehealth clinics advertise them for weight loss and recovery, often outside any FDA-approved indication. Podcasters describe their personal protocols...
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(MedPage Today) -- Peptides have moved from bodybuilding forums into the cultural mainstream. Telehealth clinics advertise them for weight loss and recovery, often outside any FDA-approved indication. Podcasters describe their personal protocols...
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(MedPage Today) -- Peptides have moved from bodybuilding forums into the cultural mainstream.
Medicalxpress
May 31, 10:46
Cryoprobe boosts lung biopsy accuracy by nearly 10 points over forceps
In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a cryoprobe versus forceps in a group of patients with pulmonary nodules or masses, recent lung transplant, and diffuse parenchymal lung disease.
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In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a cryoprobe versus forceps in a group of patients with pulmonary nodules or masses, recent lung transplant, and diffuse parenchymal lung disease.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 10:46
Treatment Intensification Slows Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) and DNA repair alterations had significantly longer progression-free survival (PFS) with a targeted drug plus an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) and DNA repair alterations had significantly longer progression-free survival (PFS) with a targeted drug plus an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor...
Medicalxpress
May 31, 10:27
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest.
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Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression. Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest.
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Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest.
Foxnews
May 31, 09:00
Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds
A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety relief after five minutes of prayer.
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A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety relief after five minutes of prayer.
Medpagetoday
May 31, 08:00
'Grand Slam' in Pancreatic Cancer: Novel Pill Doubles Survival
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- RASolute 302 trial results were hailed as a game-changing breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The phase III study showed that second-line daraxonrasib, an investigational oral RAS(ON) multi-selective...
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'Grand Slam' in Pancreatic Cancer: Novel Pill Doubles Survival. (MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- RASolute 302 trial results were hailed as a game-changing breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The phase III study showed that second-line daraxonrasib, an investigational oral RAS(ON) multi-selective...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- RASolute 302 trial results were hailed as a game-changing breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Bbc
May 31, 06:13
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
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Why renaming my health condition could help other women. Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
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Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
Sciencedaily
May 31, 04:28
Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation by shifting immune cells into a more anti-inflammatory mode.
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Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes. A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation by shifting immune cells into a more anti-inflammatory mode.
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A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Hidden harm online: One in four vulnerable youth faced abuse, few reported it
A new study from researchers at the Child Mind Institute finds that negative online experiences are common among children and adolescents with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, and that most incidents are not reported through platform reporting tools.
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A new study from researchers at the Child Mind Institute finds that negative online experiences are common among children and adolescents with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, and that most incidents are not reported through platform reporting tools.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Autoimmune disease linked to poor outcomes with myelodysplastic syndrome
Having a preexisting autoimmune disease is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Immunology.
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Having a preexisting autoimmune disease is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Immunology.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
One inhibitor, opposite outcome: How a double-target effect could reshape ferroptosis therapies
Switching off an enzyme that plays an important role in sugar metabolism, glycolysis, would normally be expected to cause serious problems for cells. Surprisingly, the opposite is also true: Cells can become highly resistant to a specific form of cell death known as ferroptosis.⮐
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One inhibitor, opposite outcome: How a double-target effect could reshape ferroptosis therapies. Switching off an enzyme that plays an important role in sugar metabolism, glycolysis, would normally be expected to cause serious problems for cells. Surprisingly, the opposite is also true: Cells can become highly resistant to a specific form of cell death known as ferroptosis.⮐
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Switching off an enzyme that plays an important role in sugar metabolism, glycolysis, would normally be expected to cause serious problems for cells.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention
A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.
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A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.
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A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Blood test with AI spots four dementia-related brain diseases with 92.3% accuracy
Many people living with dementia never receive an accurate diagnosis, in part because Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and related conditions are notoriously difficult to tell apart and often occur together. Now, a new tool based on artificial intelligence and a simple blood draw may provide clarity.
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Many people living with dementia never receive an accurate diagnosis, in part because Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and related conditions are notoriously difficult to tell apart and often occur together. Now, a new tool based on artificial intelligence and a simple blood draw may provide clarity.
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Many people living with dementia never receive an accurate diagnosis, in part because Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and related conditions are notoriously difficult to tell apart and often occur together.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Inside Alzheimer's neurons, tau may set off a genetic chain reaction that ends in cell death
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in mental functions and memory loss. Along with frontotemporal dementia and some other neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's disease has been associated with an accumulation inside neurons of abnormal clumps of a protein called "tau."
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Inside Alzheimer's neurons, tau may set off a genetic chain reaction that ends in cell death. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in mental functions and memory loss.
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Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in mental functions and memory loss.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Eating fewer protein-rich foods may harm our physical function as we grow older
Researchers have found that consuming lower amounts of protein-rich foods may negatively affect physical functioning as people grow older, underscoring the vital function protein plays in preserving mobility and muscle strength in adulthood. In a large aging cohort study published in the journal Nutrients, the researchers report that regular dietary habits, particularly the consumption of protein-rich foods, can influence how well individuals move and perform daily activities later in life.
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Researchers have found that consuming lower amounts of protein-rich foods may negatively affect physical functioning as people grow older, underscoring the vital function protein plays in preserving mobility and muscle strength in adulthood.
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Researchers have found that consuming lower amounts of protein-rich foods may negatively affect physical functioning as people grow older, underscoring the vital function protein plays in preserving mobility and muscle strength in adulthood.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Research confirms Rx Kids improved outcomes for Flint babies, families
A study published in The Lancet Public Health found that Rx Kids, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, led to significant improvements in birth outcomes for infants born in Flint, Michigan. The program reduced low birthweight and preterm birth rates and prevented admissions to the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.
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A study published in The Lancet Public Health found that Rx Kids, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, led to significant improvements in birth outcomes for infants born in Flint, Michigan. The program reduced low birthweight and preterm birth rates and prevented admissions to the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.
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A study published in The Lancet Public Health found that Rx Kids, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, led to significant improvements in birth outcomes for infants born in Flint, Michigan.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to health care queries are nearly 76% accurate
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots respond to everyday health-related questions from general users with nearly 76% accuracy, which raises concerns about their trustworthiness in real-world client-facing applications, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
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Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots respond to everyday health-related questions from general users with nearly 76% accuracy, which raises concerns about their trustworthiness in real-world client-facing applications, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
An overlooked protein may decide how fast male fertility starts to unravel with age
A study led by researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute (IJC) along with researchers from Rutgers University (U.S.) has identified the Sirtuin 7 (SIRT7) protein as a new essential factor in maintaining the genome stability of male germ cells over time. The study, conducted with mice, is published in the journal Nature Communications.
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An overlooked protein may decide how fast male fertility starts to unravel with age. A study led by researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute (IJC) along with researchers from Rutgers University (U.S.
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The study, conducted with mice, is published in the journal Nature Communications.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Tezepelumab helps severe asthma patients reduce oral steroids over 28 weeks
New results from the Phase III SUNRISE clinical trial show that tezepelumab significantly reduced the need for long-term oral corticosteroid use in adults with severe oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma while maintaining asthma control and improving key clinical outcomes. The findings were published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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The findings were published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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New results from the Phase III SUNRISE clinical trial show that tezepelumab significantly reduced the need for long-term oral corticosteroid use in adults with severe oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma while maintaining asthma control and improving key clinical outcomes.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Q&A: Researcher discusses early-onset breast cancer in East Africa
Most breast cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia are diagnosed too late, and many lack access to life-saving treatment. Tove Ekdahl Hjelm defends her thesis "Early-onset breast cancer in East Africa: genetics, tumor characteristics and clinical management" on June 5, where she highlights deficiencies in access to adequate care, but also that more lives can be saved.
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Q&A: Researcher discusses early-onset breast cancer in East Africa. Most breast cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia are diagnosed too late, and many lack access to life-saving treatment. Tove Ekdahl Hjelm defends her thesis "Early-onset breast cancer in East Africa: genetics, tumor characteristics and clinical management" on June 5, where she highlights deficiencies in acce…
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Most breast cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia are diagnosed too late, and many lack access to life-saving treatment.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
There are different types of fitness—exercise expert explains
You probably have at least one "super fit" friend. Maybe they're a marathon runner, a footy player or a keen hiker. To keep themselves healthy, they may stick to a strict exercise regimen and only eat certain foods. But in most cases, these people would likely struggle to play a sport or do an activity they're unaccustomed to.
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There are different types of fitness—exercise expert explains. To keep themselves healthy, they may stick to a strict exercise regimen and only eat certain foods. But in most cases, these people would likely struggle to play a sport or do an activity they're unaccustomed to.
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But in most cases, these people would likely struggle to play a sport or do an activity they're unaccustomed to.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Why some chikungunya virus infections may turn chronic
Chikungunya virus, which is transmitted to people by infected Aedes mosquitoes and characterized by high fever and intense joint swelling and pain, has made a resurgence in many countries around the world in recent years.
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Chikungunya virus, which is transmitted to people by infected Aedes mosquitoes and characterized by high fever and intense joint swelling and pain, has made a resurgence in many countries around the world in recent years.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
AI repurposes routine chest X-rays to catch silent bone loss before fracture
Osteoporosis is a silent disease where bone loss develops gradually before fractures occur. Current clinical screening recommendations mainly focus on older women and selected high-risk groups, leaving some men, younger adults, and individuals with normal body weight completely outside routine screening pathways.
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AI repurposes routine chest X-rays to catch silent bone loss before fracture. Osteoporosis is a silent disease where bone loss develops gradually before fractures occur. Current clinical screening recommendations mainly focus on older women and selected high-risk groups, leaving some men, younger adults, and individuals with normal body weight completely outside routine screen…
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Osteoporosis is a silent disease where bone loss develops gradually before fractures occur.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
New analysis finds geographical differences in access to donor lungs, transplants
A new study from Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University has found that geographic location remains an important factor in access to donor lungs in the United States, even after recent updates to the national lung allocation system changed how donor lungs are distributed.
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A new study from Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University has found that geographic location remains an important factor in access to donor lungs in the United States, even after recent updates to the national lung allocation system changed how donor lungs are distributed.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
New AI approach aims to predict radiation dose before therapy in advanced prostate cancer
A new machine-learning approach for prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) could estimate radiation dose to tumors and healthy organs before therapy begins. Using data already available from pre-therapy PET/CT scans, this novel prediction tool could help personalize treatment plans, improve patient selection, and reduce toxicity risk.
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A new machine-learning approach for prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) could estimate radiation dose to tumors and healthy organs before therapy begins.
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A new machine-learning approach for prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) could estimate radiation dose to tumors and healthy organs before therapy begins.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
Murray Valley encephalitis can be fatal. With no vaccine, here's how to stay safe
Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued warnings for residents and visitors to avoid mosquito bites after two people from Alice Springs died from Murray Valley encephalitis.
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Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued warnings for residents and visitors to avoid mosquito bites after two people from Alice Springs died from Murray Valley encephalitis.
Medicalxpress
May 30, 23:32
How a remarkable trial on bedrest during the Korean War led to evidence‑based medicine
In 1959, a young doctor named David Sackett stumbled on a clinical trial that would change his life—and most of ours. The study showed that conventional wisdom on bed rest in medicine was wrong. And it helped lead Sackett and others to develop evidence-based medicine, in which doctors today make decisions based on rigorous scientific research.
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How a remarkable trial on bedrest during the Korean War led to evidence‑based medicine. The study showed that conventional wisdom on bed rest in medicine was wrong. And it helped lead Sackett and others to develop evidence-based medicine, in which doctors today make decisions based on rigorous scientific research.
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In 1959, a young doctor named David Sackett stumbled on a clinical trial that would change his life—and most of ours.
Statnews
May 30, 21:28
STAT+: BioNTech and Pfizer tout bispecifics data, and Pazdur sees silver lining at FDA
ASCO, Day 2: promising news around lung cancer, new immunotherapies, and bold words from Rick Pazdur.
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STAT+: BioNTech and Pfizer tout bispecifics data, and Pazdur sees silver lining at FDA. ASCO, Day 2: promising news around lung cancer, new immunotherapies, and bold words from Rick Pazdur.
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ASCO, Day 2: promising news around lung cancer, new immunotherapies, and bold words from Rick Pazdur.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 16:50
Drug Combo for Lung Cancer Beats Pembrolizumab in First-Line Trial
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding an investigational TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to first-line immunotherapy for PD-L1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) reduced the risk of disease progression and may have improved...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding an investigational TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to first-line immunotherapy for PD-L1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) reduced the risk of disease progression and may have improved...
Statnews
May 30, 15:48
STAT+: China competition, ‘destruction’ at FDA gives agency chance to restructure, Rick Pazdur says
Rick Pazdur on the FDA: “We've had a lot of destruction here, and it doesn't mean that we have to just go back and say, well, let's rebuild it as…
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Rick Pazdur on the FDA: “We've had a lot of destruction here, and it doesn't mean that we have to just go back and say, well, let's rebuild it as…
Foxnews
May 30, 15:12
Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says
Cancer survivors who practiced yoga reported improvements in mood, anxiety and fatigue compared to standard care alone, a clinical trial found.
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Cancer survivors who practiced yoga reported improvements in mood, anxiety and fatigue compared to standard care alone, a clinical trial found.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 14:00
Weight Loss and Atrial Fibrillation; DAPT After Bypass Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of Texas Tech Health El Paso, look at the top medical...
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Weight Loss and Atrial Fibrillation; DAPT After Bypass Surgery. (MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of Texas Tech Health El Paso, look at the top medical...
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(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 12:37
Endometrial Cancer Survivors Face Harder Path to IVF Success
(MedPage Today) -- Functional endometrial recovery was not a sure thing for patients who underwent fertility-sparing treatment before endometrial cancer treatment, researchers from China reported. In the retrospective cohort study, patients who...
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(MedPage Today) -- Functional endometrial recovery was not a sure thing for patients who underwent fertility-sparing treatment before endometrial cancer treatment, researchers from China reported. In the retrospective cohort study, patients who...
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(MedPage Today) -- Functional endometrial recovery was not a sure thing for patients who underwent fertility-sparing treatment before endometrial cancer treatment, researchers from China reported.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 12:00
You Can't Blame a Payer for Trying
(MedPage Today) -- I have spent 20 years working in out-of-network healthcare reimbursement. After reading the New York Times article "A $440,000 Breast Reduction? How Doctors Cash In on a Health Care Law," I felt the payer's use of the independent...
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You Can't Blame a Payer for Trying. (MedPage Today) -- I have spent 20 years working in out-of-network healthcare reimbursement. How Doctors Cash In on a Health Care Law," I felt the payer's use of the independent...
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(MedPage Today) -- I have spent 20 years working in out-of-network healthcare reimbursement.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 11:36
Frontline Targeted Therapies Plus R-CHOP Boosts PFS in High-Risk B-Cell Lymphomas
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Combining two targeted therapies with standard-of-care chemotherapy extended progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell lymphomas, according to data from the frontMIND trial. In the...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Combining two targeted therapies with standard-of-care chemotherapy extended progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell lymphomas, according to data from the frontMIND trial.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 11:07
Trump Order Tells CDC to Align With Study Calling for Fewer Childhood Vaccines
(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump on Friday gave his endorsement to a January study by HHS that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child. An executive order from Trump directs federal agencies to align...
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(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump on Friday gave his endorsement to a January study by HHS that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child. An executive order from Trump directs federal agencies to align...
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(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump on Friday gave his endorsement to a January study by HHS that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 10:00
ICE Detainees Dying by Suicide at an 'Alarming' Rate, AP Investigation Finds
(MedPage Today) -- Editor's Note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. Brayan Rayo Garzon was distraught...
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ICE Detainees Dying by Suicide at an 'Alarming' Rate, AP Investigation Finds. (MedPage Today) -- Editor's Note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S.
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(MedPage Today) -- Editor's Note: This story includes discussion of suicide.
Sciencedaily
May 30, 09:33
Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin
A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term health risks associated with night shift work.
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A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term health risks associated with night shift work.
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A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight.
Foxnews
May 30, 09:00
What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears
Dr. Marc Siegel shares key stroke warning signs and emergency steps after Jill Biden revealed she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during a debate.
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Marc Siegel shares key stroke warning signs and emergency steps after Jill Biden revealed she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during a debate.
Bbc
May 30, 08:20
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
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The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 08:00
No Survival Dip After Skipping Axillary Surgery for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Skipping axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for selected patients with locally advanced breast cancer did not adversely affect survival, findings from a randomized trial showed. Patients who omitted ALND after...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Skipping axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for selected patients with locally advanced breast cancer did not adversely affect survival, findings from a randomized trial showed.
Medpagetoday
May 30, 08:00
Multicancer Early Detection Test Fails to Reduce Cancers Detected at Late Stages
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding a multicancer early detection (MCED) blood test to standard of care did not reduce the number of cancers detected at stage III or IV across a dozen tumor types for which no screening tests are currently available...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding a multicancer early detection (MCED) blood test to standard of care did not reduce the number of cancers detected at stage III or IV across a dozen tumor types for which no screening tests are currently available...
Medpagetoday
May 30, 08:00
Tile-Based Radiation Tops Standard for Resected Brain Metastases
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Radioactive tiles implanted immediately after the surgical resection of a newly diagnosed brain metastasis improved local control over standard stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) given weeks later, findings of a phase...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Radioactive tiles implanted immediately after the surgical resection of a newly diagnosed brain metastasis improved local control over standard stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) given weeks later, findings of a phase...
Sciencedaily
May 30, 05:09
This tomato-soy juice reduced inflammation in just four weeks
A specially formulated tomato-soy juice packed with natural plant compounds may help calm inflammation linked to obesity, according to a new clinical study. Healthy adults with obesity who drank the juice daily for four weeks saw significant reductions in several key inflammatory proteins in their blood, while a control tomato juice did not produce the same effect.
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A specially formulated tomato-soy juice packed with natural plant compounds may help calm inflammation linked to obesity, according to a new clinical study. Healthy adults with obesity who drank the juice daily for four weeks saw significant reductions in several key inflammatory proteins in their blood, while a control tomato juice did not produce the same effect.
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A specially formulated tomato-soy juice packed with natural plant compounds may help calm inflammation linked to obesity, according to a new clinical study.
Cnn
May 30, 01:25
What you should know if there's no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.
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What you should know if there's no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist. Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later?
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Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction?
Cnn
May 30, 01:25
If you think you can't focus for long, you're right
Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.
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If you think you can't focus for long, you're right. Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.
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Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say.
Cnn
May 30, 01:25
The benefits of 'body doubling' when you have ADHD, according to experts
'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.
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The benefits of 'body doubling' when you have ADHD, according to experts. 'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.
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'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone.
Cnn
May 30, 01:25
How to cool down without AC
No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
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How to cool down without AC. No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
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Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
Cnn
May 30, 01:25
What a medication abortion is like, according to a doctor
An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."
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An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."
Cnn
May 30, 01:25
The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat
Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat. Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
Bbc
May 30, 00:08
Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
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The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious
Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker. These devices can be useful for monitoring activity levels, sleep quality, and heart rate. But for some, wearables can have unintended consequences on well-being.
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Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious. Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker. These devices can be useful for monitoring activity levels, sleep quality, and heart rate.
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Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
What separates dreaming from deep sleep? Brain rhythm offers new clue to consciousness
Neuropsychology researchers at LMU have discovered a rhythm in the midbrain that could serve as a biophysiological signature for specific states of consciousness.
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Neuropsychology researchers at LMU have discovered a rhythm in the midbrain that could serve as a biophysiological signature for specific states of consciousness.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Analysis of 14 million Reddit posts reveals a striking shift in how we talk about mental health
More people are relying on social media—such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit—to learn about mental health conditions and to interact with people who have shared experiences.
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More people are relying on social media—such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit—to learn about mental health conditions and to interact with people who have shared experiences.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Free contraception policy sharply reduces patient costs in B.C., especially for young adults
Researchers at UBC found that B.C.'s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in their 20s. Unaffordable contraception is linked to higher rates of unintended pregnancy, which carries significant consequences for health, education and economic equality.
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Researchers at UBC found that B.C.'s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in their 20s. Unaffordable contraception is linked to higher rates of unintended pregnancy, which carries significant consequences for health, education and economic equality.
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Researchers at UBC found that B.C.'s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in their 20s.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Brain waste maps reveal 'nearest exit' routes and hidden Alzheimer's breakdown
Think of the brain as if it were a house. Insulated from its environment, a house relies on complex networks—pipes, drains, and disposal systems—that interface with the outside world to keep the home functional on the inside. But when this infrastructure breaks down, trash accumulates and the resulting damage can be difficult to reverse.
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Brain waste maps reveal 'nearest exit' routes and hidden Alzheimer's breakdown. Think of the brain as if it were a house. But when this infrastructure breaks down, trash accumulates and the resulting damage can be difficult to reverse.
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Think of the brain as if it were a house.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Analysis reveals consumer wearables emerge as the new health care gatekeepers
A News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms' forays into the clinical health care space. Authored by MedTech expert Blythe Karow, MBA, "Meet the New Health Care Gatekeeper: Your Wearable" lays out the implications of wearable tech companies owning the first conversation about a patient's health, as well as the potential impacts on patient trust, policy, and regulation. The analysis appears in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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Analysis reveals consumer wearables emerge as the new health care gatekeepers. A News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms' forays into the clinical health care space. The analysis appears in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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A News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms' forays into the clinical health care space.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Simulation-guided search uncovers two promising tuberculosis drug candidates targeting CYP
A research team led by Associate Professor Noriyuki Kurita from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology and by Associate Professor Pornpan Pungpo from Ubon Ratchathani University in Thailand has proposed a novel therapeutic agent for tuberculosis, using high-precision molecular simulation techniques.
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A research team led by Associate Professor Noriyuki Kurita from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology and by Associate Professor Pornpan Pungpo from Ubon Ratchathani University in Thailand has proposed a novel therapeutic agent for tuberculosis, using high-precision molecular simulation techniques.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Researchers uncover a substantial genetic component to postpartum psychosis
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a substantial genetic component to postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe psychiatric illness that occurs in the days to weeks after childbirth. The findings, published in Molecular Psychiatry, provide new evidence that the condition has a substantial biological and genetic basis and may help guide future research into prediction, prevention, and treatment.
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a substantial genetic component to postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe psychiatric illness that occurs in the days to weeks after childbirth.
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a substantial genetic component to postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe psychiatric illness that occurs in the days to weeks after childbirth.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Uganda records two new Ebola cases: health ministry
Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases on Friday, bringing the total to nine—including one fatality—since the outbreak was declared on May 15 in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases on Friday, bringing the total to nine—including one fatality—since the outbreak was declared on May 15 in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Cannabidiol significantly reduces chronic pain for those with nerve damage
A new study by researchers at the University of Sydney has shown that taking cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce chronic neuropathic pain in those suffering from it. The findings of the randomized placebo-controlled trial, published in eClinicalMedicine, demonstrated that taking CBD over a six-week period reduced pain by approximately 14%, compared to 6.5% from the placebo.
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A new study by researchers at the University of Sydney has shown that taking cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce chronic neuropathic pain in those suffering from it. The findings of the randomized placebo-controlled trial, published in eClinicalMedicine, demonstrated that taking CBD over a six-week period reduced pain by approximately 14%, compared to 6.
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A new study by researchers at the University of Sydney has shown that taking cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce chronic neuropathic pain in those suffering from it.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Light movement in pregnancy linked to lower risk of complications
Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Cumulative radiation exposure poses hidden risk for older adults in research studies, new study warns
A new study highlights a critical gap: most clinical research studies that use imaging techniques such as amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans do not account for the radiation participants have already received from prior medical procedures. As brain imaging technology becomes more widely used in medical research—especially following recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of new Alzheimer's treatments—questions are emerging about how much radiation research participants are accumulating over a lifetime of medical scans.
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Cumulative radiation exposure poses hidden risk for older adults in research studies, new study warns. As brain imaging technology becomes more widely used in medical research—especially following recent U.S.
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A new study highlights a critical gap: most clinical research studies that use imaging techniques such as amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans do not account for the radiation participants have already received from prior medical procedures.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Team develops open-source framework to accelerate health AI research
A research team led by Columbia University has developed an open-source framework designed to streamline and accelerate artificial intelligence research using health data, addressing longstanding challenges in data standardization, reproducibility, and collaboration across institutions.
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A research team led by Columbia University has developed an open-source framework designed to streamline and accelerate artificial intelligence research using health data, addressing longstanding challenges in data standardization, reproducibility, and collaboration across institutions.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
From dish to brain: Researchers chart human glial cell maturation
A new study published in Nature Communications shows that human glial progenitor cells are a promising and safe cell product for transplantation. The research also defines the transcriptional and epigenetic signatures of these cells as they mature into astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, two essential support cell types in the brain.
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A new study published in Nature Communications shows that human glial progenitor cells are a promising and safe cell product for transplantation. The research also defines the transcriptional and epigenetic signatures of these cells as they mature into astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, two essential support cell types in the brain.
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A new study published in Nature Communications shows that human glial progenitor cells are a promising and safe cell product for transplantation.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Device-driven, nurse-led intervention safe but neutral for heart failure outcomes
For patients with heart failure, insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)-based high-risk detection combined with centrally managed, nurse-facilitated, individually protocolized diuretic interventions are safe but did not lead to a change in heart failure outcomes, according to a study published online May 27 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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For patients with heart failure, insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)-based high-risk detection combined with centrally managed, nurse-facilitated, individually protocolized diuretic interventions are safe but did not lead to a change in heart failure outcomes, according to a study published online May 27 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Social media bans for teenagers lack evidence and pose risks, scientists say
Bans on teenagers' social media use are gathering pace worldwide. Their proponents claim that social media bans will improve young people's mental health, but what evidence supports these claims? In their new Frontiers in Developmental Psychology article, Dr. Monika Neff Lind and her co-authors argue that there is no solid scientific evidence behind these bans, and reason to believe they could backfire.
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Social media bans for teenagers lack evidence and pose risks, scientists say. Bans on teenagers' social media use are gathering pace worldwide. Their proponents claim that social media bans will improve young people's mental health, but what evidence supports these claims?
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Bans on teenagers' social media use are gathering pace worldwide.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Kenyan court blocks Trump's plan to quarantine Ebola patients
A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya.
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A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
How lifestyle can protect childhood cancer survivors
Healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications in childhood cancer survivors. These are the findings of two new international studies.
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How lifestyle can protect childhood cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications in childhood cancer survivors. These are the findings of two new international studies.
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Healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications in childhood cancer survivors.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:27
Traffic and industrial pollutants tied to chronic rhinosinusitis risk
Long-term residential exposure to traffic-related and industry-related pollutants is associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) risk, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
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Long-term residential exposure to traffic-related and industry-related pollutants is associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) risk, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Celiac disease may raise risk of heart attack, stroke and early death
People with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of blood cancer, and premature death. This is shown by a large U.S. registry study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The results are published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health—Americas.
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Celiac disease may raise risk of heart attack, stroke and early death. People with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of blood cancer, and premature death. The results are published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health—Americas.
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People with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of blood cancer, and premature death.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Health coaching app helpful for inflammatory bowel disease management
Integrating a mobile app with online health coaching into usual care boosts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online April 26 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
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Integrating a mobile app with online health coaching into usual care boosts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online April 26 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Naloxone use during cardiac arrest linked to improved survival
A new study by emergency medicine researchers at UC Davis Health set out to assess the effects of naloxone administration by first responders treating patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OA-OHCA). The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found naloxone administration during resuscitation by emergency medical service (EMS) personnel was associated with improved outcomes in patients with suspected OA-OHCA.
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A new study by emergency medicine researchers at UC Davis Health set out to assess the effects of naloxone administration by first responders treating patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OA-OHCA).
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A new study by emergency medicine researchers at UC Davis Health set out to assess the effects of naloxone administration by first responders treating patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OA-OHCA).
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Obesity tied to longer operative time for pediatric adenotonsillectomy
Pediatric patients with obesity undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) face longer operating times, according to a study published online May 21 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.
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Pediatric patients with obesity undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) face longer operating times, according to a study published online May 21 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
One in five patients achieve functional hepatitis B cure after 24 weeks of bepirovirsen
In an editorial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, University of Michigan Health hepatologist Anna S. Lok, M.D., hails newly announced results of the B-Well clinical trials as "a major step toward a functional cure for hepatitis B virus infection."
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One in five patients achieve functional hepatitis B cure after 24 weeks of bepirovirsen. In an editorial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, University of Michigan Health hepatologist Anna S. Lok, M.D., hails newly announced results of the B-Well clinical trials as "a major step toward a functional cure for hepatitis B virus infection."
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In an editorial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, University of Michigan Health hepatologist Anna S.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
RNA therapy for genetic heart failure moves closer to patients after lab gains
Using patient-derived cardiac tissue and stem cell-based models, the team of translational researchers demonstrated that targeting the genetic cause of disease improved cellular abnormalities and identified the biological pathways involved. The results of this study were published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy.
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Using patient-derived cardiac tissue and stem cell-based models, the team of translational researchers demonstrated that targeting the genetic cause of disease improved cellular abnormalities and identified the biological pathways involved. The results of this study were published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy.
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Using patient-derived cardiac tissue and stem cell-based models, the team of translational researchers demonstrated that targeting the genetic cause of disease improved cellular abnormalities and identified the biological pathways involved.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Brain scans reveal two distinct autism subtypes with different underlying biology
An international research team led by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) in Rovereto (Trento, Italy) and the Child Mind Institute in New York (U.S.), and in collaboration with researchers from the University of Trento, has shown that it is possible to identify at least two distinct subtypes of autism, defined by their patterns of brain connectivity. In the "hyperconnectivity" subtype, brain areas communicate more than usual; in the "hypoconnectivity" subtype, communication between brain areas is reduced.
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Brain scans reveal two distinct autism subtypes with different underlying biology. An international research team led by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) in Rovereto (Trento, Italy) and the Child Mind Institute in New York (U.S.
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In the "hyperconnectivity" subtype, brain areas communicate more than usual; in the "hypoconnectivity" subtype, communication between brain areas is reduced.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Not just ovaries—new name for PCOS reflects the condition's multisystem nature
An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. However, the name is a bit of a misnomer; it suggests that the condition affects only the ovaries. In actuality, the condition is a broader metabolic and hormonal disorder. After years of research and patient advocacy, a recent report in The Lancet announced a new designation to reflect the condition's whole-body impact: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).
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Not just ovaries—new name for PCOS reflects the condition's multisystem nature. An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. After years of research and patient advocacy, a recent report in The Lancet announced a new designation to reflect the condition's whole-body impact: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).
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An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Teclistamab extends remission in relapsed myeloma, with 70% progression-free at 18 months
Patients with relapsed multiple myeloma treated with the immunotherapy teclistamab lived significantly longer and remained in remission far longer than those receiving standard therapies, according to results from a major international Phase III clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
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Patients with relapsed multiple myeloma treated with the immunotherapy teclistamab lived significantly longer and remained in remission far longer than those receiving standard therapies, according to results from a major international Phase III clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
In vaccine-skeptical California county, a potential playbook to contain measles
Dr. James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January. A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case.
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In vaccine-skeptical California county, a potential playbook to contain measles. James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January. A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case.
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A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case.
Medicalxpress
May 29, 23:26
Better patient–nurse relationships can transform mental health care—and make hospital stays shorter
Being admitted to a mental health unit can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life. They often arrive in the midst of a crisis, and are fearful, confused, and anxious. But in these situations, one thing can profoundly affect their experience: the relationship established with the nurses who attend them, especially in the first days.
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Better patient–nurse relationships can transform mental health care—and make hospital stays shorter. Being admitted to a mental health unit can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life. But in these situations, one thing can profoundly affect their experience: the relationship established with the nurses who attend them, especially in the first days.
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Being admitted to a mental health unit can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life.
Statnews
May 29, 21:32
STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
You’re reading the web edition of ASCO in 30 Seconds, STAT’s guide to the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. Sign up for email editions here. We’re ASCOmaxxing. Rest…
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STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer. You’re reading the web edition of ASCO in 30 Seconds, STAT’s guide to the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. Sign up for email editions here. We’re ASCOmaxxing.
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You’re reading the web edition of ASCO in 30 Seconds, STAT’s guide to the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting.
Statnews
May 29, 18:50
STAT+: Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grant-making process, alarming researchers
The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.
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The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.
Medpagetoday
May 29, 17:44
Targeted Lung Cancer Drug Aces Confirmatory Trial in Frontline Setting
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- An oral targeted drug reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 35% compared with chemotherapy when given as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR exon 20 insertions...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- An oral targeted drug reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 35% compared with chemotherapy when given as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR exon 20 insertions...
Foxnews
May 29, 17:34
Controversial drug delivered rapid relief for severe depression in just hours
Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in Fox News Health this week
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Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in Fox News Health this week
Medpagetoday
May 29, 17:30
Cardiac Amyloidosis Diagnosis Gets a More Extensive AI Model
(MedPage Today) -- Researchers unveiled a new multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for cardiac amyloidosis (CA) diagnosis, a tool showing promise for greater accuracy and sensitivity in the real world. The AI echo-clinical model ...
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(MedPage Today) -- Researchers unveiled a new multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for cardiac amyloidosis (CA) diagnosis, a tool showing promise for greater accuracy and sensitivity in the real world.
Medpagetoday
May 29, 17:10
Enhanced MRI Tops Ultrasound in Catching Early Liver Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Enhanced, abbreviated MRI (AMRI) outperformed ultrasonography (US) as a screen for early liver cancer in high-risk patients with cirrhosis, according to a single-center, randomized clinical trial. Overall, AMRI yielded significantly...
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(MedPage Today) -- Enhanced, abbreviated MRI (AMRI) outperformed ultrasonography (US) as a screen for early liver cancer in high-risk patients with cirrhosis, according to a single-center, randomized clinical trial.
Medpagetoday
May 29, 16:54
What Did FDA Vaccine Advisors Decide This Week?
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz
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What Did FDA Vaccine Advisors Decide This Week?. (MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz
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(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz
Medpagetoday
May 29, 16:49
No Difference in Complications for Chiari I Surgical Approaches in Kids, Study Shows
(MedPage Today) -- For kids with Chiari type I malformation and syringomyelia, there was no significant difference in surgical complications whether they had decompression with or without duraplasty, a cluster-randomized controlled trial showed...
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(MedPage Today) -- For kids with Chiari type I malformation and syringomyelia, there was no significant difference in surgical complications whether they had decompression with or without duraplasty, a cluster-randomized controlled trial showed...
Medpagetoday
May 29, 16:37
Bispecific Antibody Boosts Survival in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Teclistamab (Tecvayli) monotherapy significantly improved survival compared with standard therapies in patients with multiple myeloma who had received up to three previous lines of therapy, the phase III MajesTEC...
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(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Teclistamab (Tecvayli) monotherapy significantly improved survival compared with standard therapies in patients with multiple myeloma who had received up to three previous lines of therapy, the phase III MajesTEC...
Medpagetoday
May 29, 16:35
PCSK9 Inhibitors Linked to Better Survival in Some Cancer Patients on Immunotherapy
(MedPage Today) -- Use of a PCSK9 inhibitor to lower lipid levels was linked with significantly better survival in patients with certain cancers treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a matched-cohort study showed. Treatment with a...
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(MedPage Today) -- Use of a PCSK9 inhibitor to lower lipid levels was linked with significantly better survival in patients with certain cancers treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a matched-cohort study showed.
Medpagetoday
May 29, 15:31
FDA Sets Sights on Animal Testing; AI Privacy Threat; Chewing Gum for Cancer?
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA issued draft guidance aimed at reducing unnecessary use of animal testing for cancer drugs. Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, 60, acknowledged that she has thyroid cancer. (People) Work requirements for Medicaid...
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FDA Sets Sights on Animal Testing; AI Privacy Threat; Chewing Gum for Cancer?. (MedPage Today) -- The FDA issued draft guidance aimed at reducing unnecessary use of animal testing for cancer drugs. Attorney General Pam Bondi, 60, acknowledged that she has thyroid cancer.
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA issued draft guidance aimed at reducing unnecessary use of animal testing for cancer drugs.
Medical Xpress
May 29, 14:40
What separates dreaming from deep sleep? Brain rhythm offers new clue to consciousness - Medical Xpress
What separates dreaming from deep sleep? Brain rhythm offers new clue to consciousness Medical Xpress
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Brain rhythm offers new clue to consciousness Medical Xpress
Medpagetoday
May 29, 14:05
Here’s Everything Wrong With the Offshore Ebola Quarantine Plan
(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. is erecting a make-shift field hospital at the Laikipia Air Base in Central Kenya to quarantine, monitor, and treat U.S. citizens exposed to Bundibugyo ebolavirus. Built by the military and staffed by U.S. Public Health...
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(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. is erecting a make-shift field hospital at the Laikipia Air Base in Central Kenya to quarantine, monitor, and treat U.S. citizens exposed to Bundibugyo ebolavirus. Built by the military and staffed by U.S. Public Health...
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is erecting a make-shift field hospital at the Laikipia Air Base in Central Kenya to quarantine, monitor, and treat U.S.
Statnews
May 29, 13:34
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Replimune drug getting third try at FDA approval, a Pfizer deal in China, and more
Pharma updates from the Pharmalot campus via the Pharmalittle newsletter
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Pharma updates from the Pharmalot campus via the Pharmalittle newsletter
Sciencedaily
May 29, 13:22
Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery responsible for building proteins begins to jam and malfunction over time. Tiny structures called ribosomes start colliding and stalling while reading genetic instructions, triggering a chain reaction that leads to faulty proteins and harmful clumps linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s. Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Tiny structures called ribosomes start colliding and stalling while reading genetic instructions, triggering a chain reaction that leads to faulty proteins and harmful clumps linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age.
Statnews
May 29, 13:14
Allogene CEO David Chang stepping down
Pfizer invests billions to buy Chinese drugs, WHO maps experimental response to Ebola outbreak, and other biotech news from The Readout
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Pfizer invests billions to buy Chinese drugs, WHO maps experimental response to Ebola outbreak, and other biotech news from The Readout
Statnews
May 29, 13:00
STAT+: Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors
State AG alleges UnitedHealthcare claimed some members were sicker to boost its profits.
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STAT+: Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors. State AG alleges UnitedHealthcare claimed some members were sicker to boost its profits.
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State AG alleges UnitedHealthcare claimed some members were sicker to boost its profits.
Statnews
May 29, 12:47
Which vaccines will curb the Ebola outbreak? WHO debates
The growing Ebola outbreak, the unknowns of microdosing GLP-1s, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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The growing Ebola outbreak, the unknowns of microdosing GLP-1s, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Medpagetoday
May 29, 12:42
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Is More Than IgE: New Pathways Drive Targeted Care
(MedPage Today) -- As discussions at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting emphasized advances in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), evolving research is challenging the long-held view of the disease as primarily driven by immunoglobulin...
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(MedPage Today) -- As discussions at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting emphasized advances in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), evolving research is challenging the long-held view of the disease as primarily driven by immunoglobulin...
Statnews
May 29, 12:33
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
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From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Medpagetoday
May 29, 11:46
Serology Affects Transition From Arthralgia to Full-Blown Rheumatoid Arthritis
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA), a common prequel to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), showed different patterns of symptoms and progression depending on whether they tested positive for anti-citrullinated protein...
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(MedPage Today) -- Patients with clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA), a common prequel to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), showed different patterns of symptoms and progression depending on whether they tested positive for anti-citrullinated protein...
Medpagetoday
May 29, 11:29
TIPS Was Tops for Refractory Hydrothorax in Cirrhosis
(MedPage Today) -- A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) was effective for refractory hepatic hydrothorax in people with cirrhosis, with most having a complete clinical response, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among...
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(MedPage Today) -- A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) was effective for refractory hepatic hydrothorax in people with cirrhosis, with most having a complete clinical response, according to a retrospective cohort study.
Medpagetoday
May 29, 11:25
WHO Identifies Potential Ebola Therapies, Vaccines to Test in Outbreak
(MedPage Today) -- On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said its advisory groups had identified some potential therapies and vaccines to test for Ebola, but recommended they be used exclusively in clinical trials to ensure they are...
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(MedPage Today) -- On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said its advisory groups had identified some potential therapies and vaccines to test for Ebola, but recommended they be used exclusively in clinical trials to ensure they are...
Medpagetoday
May 29, 09:36
4 Deaths Tied to Mushrooms; RSV Vax Wrongful Death Lawsuit; Kenya Ebola Plan Halted
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. An outbreak linked to wild mushroom foraging in California in 2025-2026 resulted in 39 cases of amatoxin mushroom poisonings, three liver transplants, and four deaths...
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4 Deaths Tied to Mushrooms; RSV Vax Wrongful Death Lawsuit; Kenya Ebola Plan Halted. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. An outbreak linked to wild mushroom foraging in California in 2025-2026 resulted in 39 cases of amatoxin mushroom poisonings, three liver transplants, and four deaths...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
May 29, 08:30
Opinion: I’m a weight-loss doctor. Here’s why I worry about GLP-1 ‘microdoses’
Long term, we don’t know what tiny doses of GLP-1s for cosmetic weight loss can do, writes a weight-loss doctor.
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Long term, we don’t know what tiny doses of GLP-1s for cosmetic weight loss can do, writes a weight-loss doctor.
Statnews
May 29, 08:30
STAT+: The woman behind the world’s biggest longevity competition
Jamie Justice of XPRIZE Healthspan on the most promising research and "purely scammy" treatments in the world of longevity.
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Jamie Justice of XPRIZE Healthspan on the most promising research and "purely scammy" treatments in the world of longevity.
Foxnews
May 29, 07:00
Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours, study finds
Researchers say a single intravenous ketamine infusion can rapidly relieve severe depression and suicidal thoughts when traditional antidepressants fail.
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Researchers say a single intravenous ketamine infusion can rapidly relieve severe depression and suicidal thoughts when traditional antidepressants fail.
Sciencedaily
May 29, 01:57
CBD may slow Alzheimer’s by calming the brain’s immune system
CBD may be doing far more than just easing pain or anxiety — new research suggests it could help fight Alzheimer’s disease by calming the brain’s runaway immune response. In experiments using Alzheimer’s mice, scientists found that inhaled CBD reduced key drivers of neuroinflammation, a damaging process increasingly linked to memory loss and brain degeneration.
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CBD may be doing far more than just easing pain or anxiety — new research suggests it could help fight Alzheimer’s disease by calming the brain’s runaway immune response. In experiments using Alzheimer’s mice, scientists found that inhaled CBD reduced key drivers of neuroinflammation, a damaging process increasingly linked to memory loss and brain degeneration.
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CBD may be doing far more than just easing pain or anxiety — new research suggests it could help fight Alzheimer’s disease by calming the brain’s runaway immune response.
Bbc
May 29, 00:00
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop. The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
New study debunks the biggest fear about yo-yo dieting
For years, “yo-yo dieting” has been blamed for wrecking metabolism and causing lasting damage, but a major new review says the fear may be wildly overblown. After analyzing decades of studies in humans and animals, researchers found little convincing evidence that losing weight and regaining it actually causes long-term harm. While regaining weight can erase some health improvements, it doesn’t appear to make people worse off than before.
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New study debunks the biggest fear about yo-yo dieting. After analyzing decades of studies in humans and animals, researchers found little convincing evidence that losing weight and regaining it actually causes long-term harm. While regaining weight can erase some health improvements, it doesn’t appear to make people worse off than before.
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While regaining weight can erase some health improvements, it doesn’t appear to make people worse off than before.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists reveal the surprising truth about coffee and blood pressure
Coffee may give your blood pressure a temporary jolt, but that doesn’t mean it’s secretly wrecking your heart. Researchers say caffeine can briefly raise blood pressure by stimulating your heart and tightening blood vessels, especially in people who don’t drink coffee regularly. But large studies involving hundreds of thousands of people found no strong evidence that moderate coffee drinking increases the risk of developing hypertension. In fact, coffee also contains natural compounds that may help blood vessels function better.
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Scientists reveal the surprising truth about coffee and blood pressure. Researchers say caffeine can briefly raise blood pressure by stimulating your heart and tightening blood vessels, especially in people who don’t drink coffee regularly. In fact, coffee also contains natural compounds that may help blood vessels function better.
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Coffee may give your blood pressure a temporary jolt, but that doesn’t mean it’s secretly wrecking your heart.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
The real reason exercise makes you stronger isn’t what you think
Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body. Researchers discovered that certain brain cells stay highly active even after a workout ends, and those lingering signals appear to help the body build endurance over time. In experiments with mice, blocking these brain cells prevented improvements in stamina, even when the animals still exercised normally.
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Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body. Researchers discovered that certain brain cells stay highly active even after a workout ends, and those lingering signals appear to help the body build endurance over time. In experiments with mice, blocking these brain cells prevented improvements in stamina, even when the animals still exercised normally.
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Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
A major analysis of brain scans found that people with anxiety disorders have noticeably lower levels of choline, a nutrient crucial for healthy brain function. The strongest evidence appeared in the prefrontal cortex, the region tied to emotional control and decision-making. Researchers say the discovery is the first clear chemical brain pattern linked to anxiety and could eventually lead to new nutrition-based treatments.
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Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety. A major analysis of brain scans found that people with anxiety disorders have noticeably lower levels of choline, a nutrient crucial for healthy brain function. Researchers say the discovery is the first clear chemical brain pattern linked to anxiety and could eventually lead to new nutrition-based treatments.
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A major analysis of brain scans found that people with anxiety disorders have noticeably lower levels of choline, a nutrient crucial for healthy brain function.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines
Researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning mitochondria — the cell’s energy generators — may directly cause cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a new tool that temporarily boosts mitochondrial activity in the brain, scientists restored memory performance in mouse models of dementia. The discovery hints that energy failure inside neurons could happen before brain cells die, potentially offering a new target for future Alzheimer’s treatments.
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Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines. By creating a new tool that temporarily boosts mitochondrial activity in the brain, scientists restored memory performance in mouse models of dementia.
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The discovery hints that energy failure inside neurons could happen before brain cells die, potentially offering a new target for future Alzheimer’s treatments.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice with breakthrough nanotechnology
A new nanotechnology treatment reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice by restoring the brain’s natural cleanup system. The specially engineered nanoparticles helped clear toxic amyloid proteins from the brain and repair the blood-brain barrier, which normally protects and regulates the brain’s environment. In one striking experiment, elderly mice treated with the therapy later behaved like healthy younger mice.
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Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice with breakthrough nanotechnology. A new nanotechnology treatment reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice by restoring the brain’s natural cleanup system. In one striking experiment, elderly mice treated with the therapy later behaved like healthy younger mice.
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A new nanotechnology treatment reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice by restoring the brain’s natural cleanup system.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists reveal how seven days of fasting transforms the human body
Scientists have discovered that the human body undergoes a dramatic internal transformation during extended fasting, with major changes appearing only after about three days without food. In a seven-day water-only fasting study, researchers tracked thousands of proteins in the blood and found widespread shifts affecting organs throughout the body — including the brain. While the body quickly switches from burning glucose to fat, the most intriguing biological changes linked to potential health benefits didn’t emerge until later in the fast.
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Scientists have discovered that the human body undergoes a dramatic internal transformation during extended fasting, with major changes appearing only after about three days without food. In a seven-day water-only fasting study, researchers tracked thousands of proteins in the blood and found widespread shifts affecting organs throughout the body — including the brain.
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Scientists have discovered that the human body undergoes a dramatic internal transformation during extended fasting, with major changes appearing only after about three days without food.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists uncover surprising health benefits of watermelon
Studies suggest watermelon could be a hidden powerhouse for better health. Researchers found that people who eat watermelon tend to have higher-quality diets packed with more vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants — while consuming less added sugar and saturated fat. Another study showed watermelon juice may help protect blood vessel function and support heart health.
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Scientists uncover surprising health benefits of watermelon. Researchers found that people who eat watermelon tend to have higher-quality diets packed with more vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants — while consuming less added sugar and saturated fat. Another study showed watermelon juice may help protect blood vessel function and support heart health.
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Another study showed watermelon juice may help protect blood vessel function and support heart health.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Eating grapes daily could unlock powerful skin protection
Scientists discovered that eating grapes can actually change how your skin behaves at the genetic level. After just two weeks of daily grape consumption, volunteers showed signs of improved skin protection and reduced oxidative stress from UV exposure. Researchers say the effects appear widespread, even though every person’s genes responded a little differently.
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Eating grapes daily could unlock powerful skin protection. Scientists discovered that eating grapes can actually change how your skin behaves at the genetic level. Researchers say the effects appear widespread, even though every person’s genes responded a little differently.
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Scientists discovered that eating grapes can actually change how your skin behaves at the genetic level.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Hidden sugar patterns on human cells could reveal cancer early
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected. Using an advanced imaging technique called Glycan Atlasing, researchers at the Max Planck Institute mapped the tiny sugar structures coating cells and discovered that these patterns shift depending on what the cell is doing. Immune cells changed their sugar layouts when activated, and cancerous tissues displayed distinct surface signatures compared to healthy tissue.
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Hidden sugar patterns on human cells could reveal cancer early. Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected. Immune cells changed their sugar layouts when activated, and cancerous tissues displayed distinct surface signatures compared to healthy tissue.
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Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body flush out tiny plastic particles before they can build up in organs. In lab tests, the kimchi-derived microbe clung tightly to nanoplastics even under conditions designed to mimic the human intestine, where other bacteria quickly lost their grip.
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Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body flush out tiny plastic particles before they can build up in organs. In lab tests, the kimchi-derived microbe clung tightly to nanoplastics even under conditions designed to mimic the human intestine, where other bacteria quickly lost their grip.
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Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body flush out tiny plastic particles before they can build up in organs.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
People who lost the most weight on Ozempic saw huge health benefits
People who lost significant weight while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda had sharply lower risks of major obesity-related health problems, including sleep apnea and kidney disease. Those who gained weight instead faced higher risks — especially for heart failure — even though many patients discontinued the medications within a year.
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People who lost significant weight while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda had sharply lower risks of major obesity-related health problems, including sleep apnea and kidney disease. Those who gained weight instead faced higher risks — especially for heart failure — even though many patients discontinued the medications within a year.
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People who lost significant weight while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda had sharply lower risks of major obesity-related health problems, including sleep apnea and kidney disease.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists boosted one protein and aging mice became stronger and healthier
Scientists have identified a protein that appears to put the brakes on the chronic inflammation linked to aging. Older mice with boosted levels of the protein were stronger, more energetic, and had healthier bones than untreated mice. Researchers say the findings could eventually lead to therapies that help people stay healthier and more independent later in life.
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Scientists boosted one protein and aging mice became stronger and healthier. Scientists have identified a protein that appears to put the brakes on the chronic inflammation linked to aging. Older mice with boosted levels of the protein were stronger, more energetic, and had healthier bones than untreated mice.
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Scientists have identified a protein that appears to put the brakes on the chronic inflammation linked to aging.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%
A large European study revealed that a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet paired with exercise and coaching dramatically reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. Participants who made these lifestyle changes were 31% less likely to develop the disease over six years. They also lost more weight and trimmed their waistlines compared to those following a standard Mediterranean diet alone.
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Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%. A large European study revealed that a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet paired with exercise and coaching dramatically reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. They also lost more weight and trimmed their waistlines compared to those following a standard Mediterranean diet alone.
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A large European study revealed that a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet paired with exercise and coaching dramatically reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Breakthrough drug reverses aging in skin and dramatically speeds healing
Scientists have discovered that a topical anti-aging drug called ABT-263 can dramatically improve wound healing in older skin. The treatment works by removing damaged “senescent” cells that accumulate with age and slow the body’s repair process. In aged mice, wounds healed much faster after treatment, while the drug also activated genes tied to collagen production and tissue regeneration.
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Breakthrough drug reverses aging in skin and dramatically speeds healing. Scientists have discovered that a topical anti-aging drug called ABT-263 can dramatically improve wound healing in older skin. The treatment works by removing damaged “senescent” cells that accumulate with age and slow the body’s repair process.
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Scientists have discovered that a topical anti-aging drug called ABT-263 can dramatically improve wound healing in older skin.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover strange link between vitamin D and pain
Low vitamin D levels could be quietly making breast cancer surgery recovery far more painful. In a new study, patients deficient in vitamin D were three times more likely to experience moderate to severe pain after mastectomy surgery and ended up using significantly more opioid medication to cope. Researchers say vitamin D may help regulate how the body processes pain through its effects on inflammation and the immune system.
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Scientists discover strange link between vitamin D and pain. Low vitamin D levels could be quietly making breast cancer surgery recovery far more painful. Researchers say vitamin D may help regulate how the body processes pain through its effects on inflammation and the immune system.
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Researchers say vitamin D may help regulate how the body processes pain through its effects on inflammation and the immune system.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover hidden weakness shared by hundreds of cancer mutations
Scientists have unveiled a powerful new tool called PerturbFate that could change how researchers tackle diseases driven by huge numbers of genetic mutations, including cancer and Alzheimer’s. Instead of trying to target every faulty gene individually, the system tracks how different mutations reshape cells over time and identifies the hidden “control hubs” where those pathways converge.
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Scientists have unveiled a powerful new tool called PerturbFate that could change how researchers tackle diseases driven by huge numbers of genetic mutations, including cancer and Alzheimer’s.
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Scientists have unveiled a powerful new tool called PerturbFate that could change how researchers tackle diseases driven by huge numbers of genetic mutations, including cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slash heart attack and stroke risk
A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long term. Researchers say these medications could become a major weapon against cardiovascular disease — not just obesity and diabetes.
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A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long term. Researchers say these medications could become a major weapon against cardiovascular disease — not just obesity and diabetes.
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A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long term.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy may also target arthritis inflammation
Researchers have discovered that the GLP-1 hormone targeted by drugs like Wegovy is present in very low amounts inside the joints of arthritis patients. That finding suggests high-dose GLP-1 medications could potentially reach the joints and influence inflammation directly, not just help through weight loss. Scientists say this could open the door to a completely new approach to arthritis treatment.
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Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy may also target arthritis inflammation. Researchers have discovered that the GLP-1 hormone targeted by drugs like Wegovy is present in very low amounts inside the joints of arthritis patients. Scientists say this could open the door to a completely new approach to arthritis treatment.
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Researchers have discovered that the GLP-1 hormone targeted by drugs like Wegovy is present in very low amounts inside the joints of arthritis patients.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk
A new clinical trial suggests that eating beef every day may not be as risky for people with prediabetes as many assume. Researchers found that adults who ate 6–7 ounces of beef daily for a month showed no worsening in blood sugar control, insulin function, inflammation, or other key markers linked to type 2 diabetes when compared to people eating poultry instead.
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A new clinical trial suggests that eating beef every day may not be as risky for people with prediabetes as many assume. Researchers found that adults who ate 6–7 ounces of beef daily for a month showed no worsening in blood sugar control, insulin function, inflammation, or other key markers linked to type 2 diabetes when compared to people eating poultry instead.
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A new clinical trial suggests that eating beef every day may not be as risky for people with prediabetes as many assume.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover a two-stage aging process that may cause cancer and arthritis
A new theory suggests many age-related diseases may actually start decades before symptoms appear. Researchers say early-life damage — from infections, injuries, or genetic mutations — can remain hidden until aging weakens the body’s ability to keep it under control. This could explain why conditions like cancer, osteoarthritis, and shingles suddenly emerge later in life.
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Scientists discover a two-stage aging process that may cause cancer and arthritis. Researchers say early-life damage — from infections, injuries, or genetic mutations — can remain hidden until aging weakens the body’s ability to keep it under control. This could explain why conditions like cancer, osteoarthritis, and shingles suddenly emerge later in life.
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A new theory suggests many age-related diseases may actually start decades before symptoms appear.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Wegovy linked to rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden blindness
A new analysis is raising concerns about Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, after researchers found it may carry the highest risk of a rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden vision loss. The study, based on millions of FDA side-effect reports, found the risk signal was nearly five times stronger for Wegovy than for Ozempic, despite both containing semaglutide.
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A new analysis is raising concerns about Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, after researchers found it may carry the highest risk of a rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden vision loss. The study, based on millions of FDA side-effect reports, found the risk signal was nearly five times stronger for Wegovy than for Ozempic, despite both containing semaglutide.
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A new analysis is raising concerns about Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, after researchers found it may carry the highest risk of a rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden vision loss.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover simple way to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery
A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found that slightly changing the angle of a person’s foot while walking reduced knee pain as effectively as common medications — and even slowed cartilage damage inside the joint.
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Scientists discover simple way to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery. A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found that slightly changing the angle of a person’s foot while walking reduced knee pain as effectively as common medications — and even slowed cartila…
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A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside
A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. The discovery is prompting scientists to rethink whether D3 should become the preferred choice for supplementation.
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A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off viruses and bacteria.
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A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Eating more beans and soy could slash high blood pressure risk by nearly 30%
Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods could be a surprisingly powerful way to fight high blood pressure. A major analysis of studies from around the world found that people with the highest intake of legumes were 16% less likely to develop hypertension, while those eating the most soy foods had a 19% lower risk.
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Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods could be a surprisingly powerful way to fight high blood pressure. A major analysis of studies from around the world found that people with the highest intake of legumes were 16% less likely to develop hypertension, while those eating the most soy foods had a 19% lower risk.
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Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods could be a surprisingly powerful way to fight high blood pressure.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists supercharge natural killer cells to fight aggressive cancers
Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive. By temporarily blocking two proteins, researchers turned these cells into far more effective cancer fighters against difficult cancers like leukemia, glioblastoma, kidney cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.
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Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive. By temporarily blocking two proteins, researchers turned these cells into far more effective cancer fighters against difficult cancers like leukemia, glioblastoma, kidney cancer, and triple-negative bre…
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Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans
Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.
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Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.
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Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover hidden liver switch that cuts harmful cholesterol
Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream. The newly identified protein, HELZ2, works by shutting down the genetic instructions needed to produce apoB — a key building block of the cholesterol-carrying particles linked to clogged arteries and heart disease.
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Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream. The newly identified protein, HELZ2, works by shutting down the genetic instructions needed to produce apoB — a key building block of the cholesterol-carrying particles linked to clogged arteries and heart disease.
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Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists “recharge” damaged nerves to ease chronic pain
For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.
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For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.
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For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline
A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice. Restoring Menin reversed several of these effects, while a simple amino acid supplement called D-serine boosted cognition. The discovery opens a surprising new path for fighting age-related decline.
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Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline. A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice.
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A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies
Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols. The surprising discovery shows that even simple food combinations can change how much nutrition your body actually gets.
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Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies. Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols. The surprising discovery shows that even simple food combinations can change how much nutrition your body actually gets.
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Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous
A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for patients whose heart function remained normal, despite being given to millions worldwide. Even more surprising, women taking the drugs faced a higher risk of death, repeat heart attack, or hospitalization for heart failure compared to women who didn’t receive them.
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Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous. A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for patients whose heart function remained normal, despite being given to millions worldwide.
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A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weeks
Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that older people who drank concentrated beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks experienced noticeable blood pressure reductions, while younger adults did not.
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Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults.
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Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus
New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone. Scientists also found a possible way to extend the drugs’ effects, potentially helping patients push past weight-loss plateaus.
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Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus. New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone.
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Scientists also found a possible way to extend the drugs’ effects, potentially helping patients push past weight-loss plateaus.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down
USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme that seems to fuel harmful inflammation while also being important for normal brain activity.
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USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme that seems to fuel harmful inflammation while also being important for normal brain activity.
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USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists are raising new questions about vitamin B12 and cancer
Vitamin B12 has long been seen as a health hero, helping the body make red blood cells, repair DNA, and keep nerves functioning properly. But scientists are discovering that the story may be more complicated than simply “more is better.” While too little B12 can damage DNA and raise cancer risk, some studies suggest that extremely high levels — especially from long-term high-dose supplements — may also be linked to certain cancers or poorer outcomes in cancer patients.
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Scientists are raising new questions about vitamin B12 and cancer. Vitamin B12 has long been seen as a health hero, helping the body make red blood cells, repair DNA, and keep nerves functioning properly. But scientists are discovering that the story may be more complicated than simply “more is better.
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Vitamin B12 has long been seen as a health hero, helping the body make red blood cells, repair DNA, and keep nerves functioning properly.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Popular anti-aging drug combo caused severe brain damage in mice
A drug combo widely explored for anti-aging may actually damage the brain, according to new mouse research showing severe loss of myelin and changes linked to “chemo brain.” Surprisingly, the damaged cells resembled those seen in multiple sclerosis, giving scientists a new lead in understanding—and potentially repairing—the disease.
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A drug combination widely studied for its anti-aging potential may have a serious downside. Researchers at the University of Connecticut report that the treatment caused significant brain damage in mice, raising concerns about its growing use in longevity research and off-label anti-aging therapies.
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A drug combo widely explored for anti-aging may actually damage the brain, according to new mouse research showing severe loss of myelin and changes linked to “chemo brain.” Surprisingly, the damaged cells resembled those seen in multiple sclerosis, giving scientists a new lead in understanding—and potentially repairing—the disease.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
New laser heat treatment could stop blindness before it starts
A new experimental treatment could finally offer hope for millions of people with dry age-related macular degeneration — one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Researchers at Aalto University discovered a way to gently heat tissue at the back of the eye using near-infrared light, triggering the cells’ natural “cleanup and repair” systems before major damage occurs.
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A new experimental treatment could finally offer hope for millions of people with dry age-related macular degeneration — one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Researchers at Aalto University discovered a way to gently heat tissue at the back of the eye using near-infrared light, triggering the cells’ natural “cleanup and repair” systems before major damage oc…
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A new experimental treatment could finally offer hope for millions of people with dry age-related macular degeneration — one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
New drug could finally stop deadly fatty liver disease
Scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a potentially game-changing treatment for MASH, a severe fatty liver disease affecting millions worldwide. The experimental drug, ION224, blocks a liver enzyme that drives fat buildup and inflammation, two key forces behind liver damage. In clinical trials, patients showed striking improvements in liver health, even without losing weight.
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New drug could finally stop deadly fatty liver disease. Scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a potentially game-changing treatment for MASH, a severe fatty liver disease affecting millions worldwide. In clinical trials, patients showed striking improvements in liver health, even without losing weight.
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In clinical trials, patients showed striking improvements in liver health, even without losing weight.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better
Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. In a review of 17 studies, women and teenage girls who consumed guava juice — especially with iron supplements — experienced noticeable increases in hemoglobin levels. Since guava contains far more vitamin C than oranges, scientists believe it could become a simple, affordable nutrition tool in regions where anemia is widespread.
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Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better. Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. Since guava contains far more vitamin C than oranges, scientists believe it could become a simple, affordable nutrition tool in regions where anemia is widespread.
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Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brain
A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise — not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the immune system. In a small clinical trial, researchers found that an anti-inflammatory drug normally used for rheumatoid arthritis appeared to ease symptoms in people with hard-to-treat depression, while also reducing fatigue and anxiety and improving quality of life.
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A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise — not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the immune system. In a small clinical trial, researchers found that an anti-inflammatory drug normally used for rheumatoid arthritis appeared to ease symptoms in people with hard-to-treat depression, while also reducing fatigue and anxiety and improvin…
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A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise — not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the immune system.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Scientists thought brain inflammation was driving long COVID but the scans told a different story
A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, the most severe long COVID symptoms were associated with increased brain activity in regions involved in mood and emotion.
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A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, the most severe long COVID symptoms were associated with increased brain activity in regions involved in mood and emotion.
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A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection.
Sciencedaily
May 28, 23:27
Researchers block key protein that helps Parkinson’s spread through the brain
A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating a vicious cycle that speeds up brain cell degeneration. In early experiments, antibodies that blocked GPNMB stopped the toxic process from spreading between cells.
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Researchers block key protein that helps Parkinson’s spread through the brain. A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating a vicious cycle that speeds up brain cell degeneration.
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A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain.
Statnews
May 28, 19:50
STAT+: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress
The U.S. is taking extraordinary steps to keep Ebola out. But its policies may create risks for Americans infected overseas and discourage volunteers from responding to the outbreak.
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STAT+: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. is taking extraordinary steps to keep Ebola out. But its policies may create risks for Americans infected overseas and discourage volunteers from responding to the outbreak.
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is taking extraordinary steps to keep Ebola out.
Medical Xpress
May 28, 19:40
Rising heat could triple heart disease burden in U.S. by 2050 - Medical Xpress
Rising heat could triple heart disease burden in U.S. by 2050 Medical Xpress
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by 2050 Medical Xpress
Statnews
May 28, 18:48
STAT+: Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry’s future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
Biotech is producing scientific breakthroughs that once seemed impossible. But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public…
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STAT+: Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry’s future is secure, but American leadership is at risk. Biotech is producing scientific breakthroughs that once seemed impossible. But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public…
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But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public…
Medpagetoday
May 28, 18:30
Alzheimer's Signs Hidden in Midlife Brains, Study Shows
(MedPage Today) -- Alzheimer's disease pathology was detected in midlife and was tied to minor changes in cognitive performance in people without dementia, data from a prospective cohort study showed. This pathology, measured by amyloid and tau...
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(MedPage Today) -- Alzheimer's disease pathology was detected in midlife and was tied to minor changes in cognitive performance in people without dementia, data from a prospective cohort study showed. This pathology, measured by amyloid and tau...
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(MedPage Today) -- Alzheimer's disease pathology was detected in midlife and was tied to minor changes in cognitive performance in people without dementia, data from a prospective cohort study showed.
Statnews
May 28, 18:20
Biotech exec Jeremy Levin on the industry’s strategic turning point
This week on "The Readout LOUD," longtime biotech exec Jeremy Levin talks about his new book and the industry's strategic turning point. Listen now.
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Allison covers what hot startups are getting up to, and who’s financing them. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, “ The Readout Loud .” You can reach Allison on Signal at AllisonDeAngelis.01. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, “ The Readout Loud .” You can reach Allison on Signal at AllisonDeAngelis.01.
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This week on "The Readout LOUD," longtime biotech exec Jeremy Levin talks about his new book and the industry's strategic turning point.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 17:26
FDA Panel Backs New COVID Vaccines Aimed at Dominant Strain
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA's vaccine advisors voted 8 to 0, with one abstention, in favor of a monovalent XFG vaccine for COVID-19 shots for the 2026-2027 season. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) also discussed...
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FDA Panel Backs New COVID Vaccines Aimed at Dominant Strain. (MedPage Today) -- The FDA's vaccine advisors voted 8 to 0, with one abstention, in favor of a monovalent XFG vaccine for COVID-19 shots for the 2026-2027 season. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) also discussed...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA's vaccine advisors voted 8 to 0, with one abstention, in favor of a monovalent XFG vaccine for COVID-19 shots for the 2026-2027 season.
NEJM AI
May 28, 17:16
Apple Watch Detects Atrial Fibrillation With 98% Accuracy in Study
A landmark study of 500,000 Apple Watch users showed the device's photoplethysmography sensor detects AFib with 98% sensitivity compared to clinical ECG.
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A landmark study of 500,000 Apple Watch users showed the device's photoplethysmography sensor detects AFib with 98% sensitivity compared to clinical ECG.
Statnews
May 28, 16:07
STAT+: Trump’s pharma deals get tested
RFK Jr. removed two snakes from Dr. Oz’s patio, bare-hand grabbing the black racers, one of which briefly tangled with his tie.
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removed two snakes from Dr. Oz’s patio, bare-hand grabbing the black racers, one of which briefly tangled with his tie. Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day
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We still have a lot of questions about Trump's MFN deals with pharma companies.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 15:50
FDA OKs Immunotherapy-BCG Combo for High-Risk Bladder Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved durvalumab (Imfinzi) in combination with bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for adults with BCG-naive, high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The approval was based on results from the phase...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved durvalumab (Imfinzi) in combination with bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for adults with BCG-naive, high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The approval was based on results from the phase...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved durvalumab (Imfinzi) in combination with bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for adults with BCG-naive, high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
Medpagetoday
May 28, 15:28
Brain Changes Linked With Speech-in-Noise Impairment
(MedPage Today) -- Difficulty understanding speech in background noise was tied to brain changes in speech-processing networks and may be an early behavioral marker of neural vulnerability before cognitive decline, a study of older adults suggested...
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(MedPage Today) -- Difficulty understanding speech in background noise was tied to brain changes in speech-processing networks and may be an early behavioral marker of neural vulnerability before cognitive decline, a study of older adults suggested...
Medpagetoday
May 28, 14:56
How AI Made 2026 the Hardest Year to Get Into Medical School
(MedPage Today) -- Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): If you think artificial intelligence (AI) makes applying to medical school easier, think again. AI just killed your writing advantage and made...
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(MedPage Today) -- Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): If you think artificial intelligence (AI) makes applying to medical school easier, think again. AI just killed your writing advantage and made...
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(MedPage Today) -- Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): If you think artificial intelligence (AI) makes applying to medical school easier, think again.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 14:51
The Truth About 'Life-Changing Sunburns,' According to a Dermatologist
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. Getting a severe sunburn after a day at the beach is no fun, but people...
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The Truth About 'Life-Changing Sunburns,' According to a Dermatologist. (MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. Getting a severe sunburn after a day at the beach is no fun, but people...
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(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics.
Foxnews
May 28, 14:45
What to know about thyroid cancer prognosis following Pam Bondi's diagnosis
Former AG Pam Bondi was reportedly diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department. Here's what to know about the disease.
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What to know about thyroid cancer prognosis following Pam Bondi's diagnosis. Former AG Pam Bondi was reportedly diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department. Here's what to know about the disease.
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Former AG Pam Bondi was reportedly diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 14:32
Novel Hep B Drug Delivers Functional Cures in Late-Stage Trials
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with the investigational antisense oligonucleotide bepirovirsen led to functional cure in one in five patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the phase III B-Well 1 and B-Well 2 trials showed. Among...
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(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with the investigational antisense oligonucleotide bepirovirsen led to functional cure in one in five patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the phase III B-Well 1 and B-Well 2 trials showed.
Bbc
May 28, 14:26
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Statnews
May 28, 14:24
Opinion: Ebola at the World Cup? Here’s what we should actually worry about
“Infectious disease threats during the World Cup will almost certainly look much more familiar than frightening headlines suggest,” writes Krutika Kuppalli.
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As the FIFA World Cup approaches, speculation on social media and cable news has already begun: Could Ebola spread at the tournament? However, the idea that the World Cup will somehow become a major conduit for Ebola transmission in the United States reflects a misunderstanding of both how Ebola spreads and the realities of international travel.
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“Infectious disease threats during the World Cup will almost certainly look much more familiar than frightening headlines suggest,” writes Krutika Kuppalli.
The Lancet Digital Health
May 28, 14:16
AI-Powered Diagnosis Matches Expert Doctors in Emergency Triage
A deep learning system trained on 1 million emergency department visits matched or exceeded specialist accuracy across 45 common conditions.
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A deep learning system trained on 1 million emergency department visits matched or exceeded specialist accuracy across 45 common conditions.
Statnews
May 28, 14:01
STAT+: Oura brings rings to the cuffless blood pressure party
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new wave of blood pressure monitoring wearables, Stanford asking patients about AI, and more.
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In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new wave of blood pressure monitoring wearables, Stanford asking patients about AI, and more.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 13:48
Will Primary Care Physicians Soon Be Prescribing Blind?
(MedPage Today) -- Last week, HHS fired the two remaining chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Task force members are independent, volunteer experts who make evidence-based clinical recommendations for preventive care. Most...
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Will Primary Care Physicians Soon Be Prescribing Blind?. (MedPage Today) -- Last week, HHS fired the two remaining chairs of the U.S. Task force members are independent, volunteer experts who make evidence-based clinical recommendations for preventive care.
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(MedPage Today) -- Last week, HHS fired the two remaining chairs of the U.S.
Bbc
May 28, 13:30
What in the World
Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s
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Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s
Statnews
May 28, 13:21
STAT+: Ahead of ASCO, all eyes on pancreatic cancer
Scientists are reporting early but meaningful progress in engineered heart patches, and GSK has a functional cure for hepatitis B — at least for some of the patient population.
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Scientists are reporting early but meaningful progress in engineered heart patches, and GSK has a functional cure for hepatitis B — at least for some of the patient population. Your morning rundown of the science, politics, and money driving biotech today
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Strong results from GSK's hepatitis B drug, engineered heart patches, and more biotech news from The Readout
Bbc
May 28, 13:16
Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster?
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London.
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Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London.
Statnews
May 28, 13:10
The latest developments on Ebola, hepatitis B, long Covid
Uganda closes its border, a Christian substitute for insurance, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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The latest developments on Ebola, hepatitis B, long Covid. Uganda closes its border, a Christian substitute for insurance, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Uganda closes its border, a Christian substitute for insurance, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Medpagetoday
May 28, 12:57
'Shoot Me Up With a Big One': A Timeline of the Last Days of Matthew Perry
(MedPage Today) -- After a lifetime of sobriety struggles, Matthew Perry spent the last days of his life desperately seeking the ketamine that would ultimately cause his death. The 2.5-year investigation and prosecution that followed came to a...
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'Shoot Me Up With a Big One': A Timeline of the Last Days of Matthew Perry. (MedPage Today) -- After a lifetime of sobriety struggles, Matthew Perry spent the last days of his life desperately seeking the ketamine that would ultimately cause his death. The 2.5-year investigation and prosecution that followed came to a...
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(MedPage Today) -- After a lifetime of sobriety struggles, Matthew Perry spent the last days of his life desperately seeking the ketamine that would ultimately cause his death.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 12:55
GLP-1s and Chronic Pancreatitis; Hypoglycemia After Bowel Prep; Lower GI Bleeding
(MedPage Today) -- A real-world study of chronic pancreatitis found GLP-1 agonists to be associated with less pain medication use and lower risks for pancreatic interventions, including major surgery. (Gastro Hep Advances) The FDA expanded the...
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(MedPage Today) -- A real-world study of chronic pancreatitis found GLP-1 agonists to be associated with less pain medication use and lower risks for pancreatic interventions, including major surgery. (Gastro Hep Advances) The FDA expanded the...
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(MedPage Today) -- A real-world study of chronic pancreatitis found GLP-1 agonists to be associated with less pain medication use and lower risks for pancreatic interventions, including major surgery.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 12:46
MD Reacts to RFK Jr.'s Snake Wrangling; RN's Search History; Lifesaving Rx Calls
(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. "Confidence doesn't necessarily mean expertise," said allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, after Health Secretary...
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MD Reacts to RFK Jr.'s Snake Wrangling; RN's Search History; Lifesaving Rx Calls. (MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. "Confidence doesn't necessarily mean expertise," said allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, after Health Secretary...
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(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Statnews
May 28, 12:00
STAT+: Blood pressure tech floods the market after FDA relaxes wearables oversight
Wearables with unvalidated blood pressure measuring tech are flooding the market after the FDA relaxed oversight of wellness devices.
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In early January, the Food and Drug Administration delivered on the Trump administration’s deregulatory promises by allowing more wellness products to be marketed without the agency’s authorization.
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Wearables with unvalidated blood pressure measuring tech are flooding the market after the FDA relaxed oversight of wellness devices.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 11:58
Chronic Sinus Inflammation Linked to Roadway Gases
(MedPage Today) -- Exposure to traffic-related gases was associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis risk, a case-control study showed, supporting a role for pollutants beyond particulate matter. Each standard deviation increase in exposure...
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(MedPage Today) -- Exposure to traffic-related gases was associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis risk, a case-control study showed, supporting a role for pollutants beyond particulate matter. Each standard deviation increase in exposure...
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(MedPage Today) -- Exposure to traffic-related gases was associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis risk, a case-control study showed, supporting a role for pollutants beyond particulate matter.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 11:11
Higher Suicide Risk Noted for Certain Subgroups of Veterans With Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Veterans with cancer are at a persistently elevated risk for suicide, with certain subgroups emerging that were previously overlooked, according to a retrospective longitudinal cohort study. In the cohort of over 290,000 veterans...
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(MedPage Today) -- Veterans with cancer are at a persistently elevated risk for suicide, with certain subgroups emerging that were previously overlooked, according to a retrospective longitudinal cohort study. In the cohort of over 290,000 veterans...
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(MedPage Today) -- Veterans with cancer are at a persistently elevated risk for suicide, with certain subgroups emerging that were previously overlooked, according to a retrospective longitudinal cohort study.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 11:02
About 8% of Americans Lacked Health Insurance in 2025. That Could Rise Next Year.
(MedPage Today) -- The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the CDC. The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate...
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(MedPage Today) -- The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the CDC. The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate...
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(MedPage Today) -- The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the CDC.
Bbc
May 28, 11:00
Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
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Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
Bbc
May 28, 11:00
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
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Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
Medpagetoday
May 28, 10:52
CDC Employee Stole $190K; Camp Mystic Nurse Accused; Dead Man's Medicaid Benefits
(MedPage Today) -- A former CDC supervisor pleaded guilty to stealing more than $190,000 by creating fake invoices from "vendors" that were ultimately paid to an account she controlled, federal prosecutors said. The Texas nursing board suspended...
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CDC Employee Stole $190K; Camp Mystic Nurse Accused; Dead Man's Medicaid Benefits. (MedPage Today) -- A former CDC supervisor pleaded guilty to stealing more than $190,000 by creating fake invoices from "vendors" that were ultimately paid to an account she controlled, federal prosecutors said. The Texas nursing board suspended...
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(MedPage Today) -- A former CDC supervisor pleaded guilty to stealing more than $190,000 by creating fake invoices from "vendors" that were ultimately paid to an account she controlled, federal prosecutors said.
Statnews
May 28, 10:30
STAT+: An ASCO preview: What to watch for at cancer research’s big meeting
Here's what to watch for at ASCO, cancer research's big meeting, in Chicago.
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Medpagetoday
May 28, 09:35
Pam Bondi's Cancer; Biden Stroke Concern; Moringa Capsules Recalled
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is recovering from surgery. (CNN) Due to the Ebola outbreak, American citizens reentering...
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Pam Bondi's Cancer; Biden Stroke Concern; Moringa Capsules Recalled. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is recovering from surgery.
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Bbc
May 28, 09:33
Why the gut is known as the second brain
Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
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Why the gut is known as the second brain. Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
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Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions.
Bbc
May 28, 09:03
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Statnews
May 28, 08:30
STAT+: Trump’s drug-pricing deals set to be tested by new product launches
The public is about to get its first look at the prices of drugs launched since President Trump struck his most-favored-nation deals with 17 drugmakers.
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at net prices roughly equal to those in other wealthy nations, though the precise terms are secret. The drugs are Baxfendy for hypertension from AstraZeneca, the insulin Awiqli from Novo Nordisk, and Veppanu, a cancer drug developed by Arvinas and Pfizer that’s set to be licensed to Rigel Pharmaceuticals.
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The public is about to get its first look at the prices of drugs launched since President Trump struck his most-favored-nation deals with 17 drugmakers.
Statnews
May 28, 08:30
STAT+: Experimental hepatitis B treatment was a ‘functional cure’ for nearly 1 in 5, new data show
An experimental GSK drug helped 1 in 5 patients with chronic hepatitis B achieve what's known as a functional cure, vastly outpacing current treatments.
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Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71.
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An experimental GSK drug helped 1 in 5 patients with chronic hepatitis B achieve what's known as a functional cure, vastly outpacing current treatments.
Foxnews
May 28, 07:00
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.
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CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.
Statnews
May 27, 21:00
STAT+: Heart patch engineered from stem cells revved up weakened hearts
A stem cell-based heart patch improved pumping in a small trial for advanced heart failure. "Very good first step," researcher says.
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STAT+: Heart patch engineered from stem cells revved up weakened hearts. A stem cell-based heart patch improved pumping in a small trial for advanced heart failure. "Very good first step," researcher says.
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A stem cell-based heart patch improved pumping in a small trial for advanced heart failure.
Foxnews
May 27, 18:00
Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults
The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.
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Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults. The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.
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The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.
Medpagetoday
May 27, 17:25
Antibody-Drug Conjugate Approved for Rare Blood Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the antibody-drug conjugate pivekimab sunirine (Decnupaz) for the rare hematologic malignancy blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The approval stipulates use of the drug in adults. Although...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the antibody-drug conjugate pivekimab sunirine (Decnupaz) for the rare hematologic malignancy blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The approval stipulates use of the drug in adults. Although...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the antibody-drug conjugate pivekimab sunirine (Decnupaz) for the rare hematologic malignancy blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN).
Medpagetoday
May 27, 17:15
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Pregnancy Risks, Study Says
(MedPage Today) -- New research in JAMA found that pregnant women with sedentary behavior, low step counts, or low levels of light physician activity had higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. In this MedPage Today video, Bethany Barone Gibbs...
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(MedPage Today) -- New research in JAMA found that pregnant women with sedentary behavior, low step counts, or low levels of light physician activity had higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Medpagetoday
May 27, 17:00
Dawn of Heart Muscle Patches to Address Lost Myocardium in Heart Failure
(MedPage Today) -- For people with advanced heart failure, modular tissue-engineered patches showed promise as a way to remuscularize the heart, according to interim data. Biologic ventricular assist tissue (BioVAT) was epicardially transplanted...
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Dawn of Heart Muscle Patches to Address Lost Myocardium in Heart Failure. (MedPage Today) -- For people with advanced heart failure, modular tissue-engineered patches showed promise as a way to remuscularize the heart, according to interim data. Biologic ventricular assist tissue (BioVAT) was epicardially transplanted...
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(MedPage Today) -- For people with advanced heart failure, modular tissue-engineered patches showed promise as a way to remuscularize the heart, according to interim data.
Medpagetoday
May 27, 16:50
Perfusion Preservation Strategy Boosts Liver Transplant Outcomes
(MedPage Today) -- Organ preservation using back-to-base portal-venous hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) for extended-criteria donor livers improved outcomes after liver transplant compared with static cold storage (SCS) alone, a randomized...
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(MedPage Today) -- Organ preservation using back-to-base portal-venous hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) for extended-criteria donor livers improved outcomes after liver transplant compared with static cold storage (SCS) alone, a randomized...
Bbc
May 27, 16:45
'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
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'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years. Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
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Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
Bbc
May 27, 15:16
Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
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British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
Bbc
May 27, 14:57
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
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In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
Statnews
May 27, 14:55
Opinion: MIT president: Why so many optimistic scientists are losing heart
“This erosion of our strength is a loss for the nation,” writes MIT President Sally Kornbluth.
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Opinion: MIT president: Why so many optimistic scientists are losing heart. “This erosion of our strength is a loss for the nation,” writes MIT President Sally Kornbluth.
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“This erosion of our strength is a loss for the nation,” writes MIT President Sally Kornbluth.
Foxnews
May 27, 14:41
ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death
Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emergency care.
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ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death. Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emergency care.
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Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis.
Statnews
May 27, 14:33
STAT+: Kailera’s own ‘triple-G’ drug also looks very powerful
The business of living forever, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub's AI protein model, and other biotech news from The Readout
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STAT+: Kailera’s own ‘triple-G’ drug also looks very powerful. The business of living forever, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub's AI protein model, and other biotech news from The Readout
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The business of living forever, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub's AI protein model, and other biotech news from The Readout
Bbc
May 27, 13:43
'When I was 14 I thought I was dying'
BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 24.
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'When I was 14 I thought I was dying'. BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 24.
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BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager.
Statnews
May 27, 13:33
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca breast cancer pill, an ADAP deal in Florida, and more
The FDA extended the decision deadline for an experimental breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca after an advisory panel voted against the drug
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca breast cancer pill, an ADAP deal in Florida, and more. The FDA extended the decision deadline for an experimental breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca after an advisory panel voted against the drug
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The FDA extended the decision deadline for an experimental breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca after an advisory panel voted against the drug
Statnews
May 27, 13:09
STAT+: Where patients and hospitals disagree about AI
In this edition of AI Prognosis, Brittany Trang takes a look at patients' role in how Stanford Health Care adopts AI tools, and more health AI news.
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I really enjoyed Defector’s “ Wow! America’s Graduating Seniors Really F—ing Hate AI! Sometimes I feel like a Negative Nathan here, but the degree to which college kids hate AI (even if they feel forced to use it) restores my belief that I am not wrong.
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In this edition of AI Prognosis, Brittany Trang takes a look at patients' role in how Stanford Health Care adopts AI tools, and more health AI news.
Statnews
May 27, 11:52
Trump says latest medical exam went ‘PERFECTLY’
The conference where death is (theoretically) optional, new trends among undocumented patients, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. Adults 65 and older were less likely to go to urgent care than younger adults.
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The conference where death is (theoretically) optional, new trends among undocumented patients, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Bbc
May 27, 08:43
Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying'
The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
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The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Statnews
May 27, 08:30
Opinion: Sen. Dick Durbin: Trump is letting Big Tobacco target children
“Trump has willingly exposed an entire generation of children to Big Tobacco’s nicotine addiction,” writes Sen. Dick Durbin.
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They rebranded with flashy new products: vaping and e-cigarettes. Since 2014, e-cigarettes have become the most common form of tobacco products among youth . That is why I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on e-cigarette companies that target children with kid-friendly flavors, introduced bicameral legislation to update federal tobacco taxes to ensure they rem…
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“Trump has willingly exposed an entire generation of children to Big Tobacco’s nicotine addiction,” writes Sen.
Foxnews
May 27, 06:00
Sleep doctor reveals the brutal health downside of daylight saving time
Dr. Wendy Troxel says permanent daylight saving time is not supported by science and could harm sleep, mental health and safety for millions of Americans.
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Wendy Troxel says permanent daylight saving time is not supported by science and could harm sleep, mental health and safety for millions of Americans.
Bbc
May 27, 01:34
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
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The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
STAT News
May 27, 00:16
Universal Flu Vaccine Enters Phase 3 Trials After 20 Years of Research
A universal flu vaccine targeting all 20 known influenza subtypes entered Phase 3 trials, potentially eliminating annual flu shots.
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June 3, 2026 STAT Plus: What the pope’s encyclical on AI means for Catholic hospitals, and all of health care June 3, 2026 The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance June 3, 2026 How the military may be fueling eating disorders in men June 2, 2026 STAT Plus: Longevity startup NewLimit raises $435 million ahead of first clinical trial June 2, 2026 The virt…
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A universal flu vaccine targeting all 20 known influenza subtypes entered Phase 3 trials, potentially eliminating annual flu shots.
Nature Medicine
May 27, 00:16
Neuralink Patient Controls Robotic Arm With Thoughts Alone
The second Neuralink patient achieved 95% cursor accuracy and successfully operated a prosthetic arm for drinking and eating tasks.
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The second Neuralink patient achieved 95% cursor accuracy and successfully operated a prosthetic arm for drinking and eating tasks.
Bbc
May 26, 21:18
'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
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'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures. Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
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Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Foxnews
May 26, 14:21
Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests
Eating grapes may alter how your genes behave, offering a natural defense against UV damage, according to a study in ACS Nutrition Science.
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Eating grapes may alter how your genes behave, offering a natural defense against UV damage, according to a study in ACS Nutrition Science.
Barron's
May 26, 13:24
Live Longer and Better. Does Medicine’s New Obsession Really Work? - Barron's
Live Longer and Better. Does Medicine’s New Obsession Really Work? Barron's
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Live Longer and Better.
Bbc
May 26, 10:17
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
Bbc
May 26, 07:09
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
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Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Foxnews
May 26, 07:00
Ozempic-style drugs linked to major slowdown in cancer spread, new study finds
A Cleveland Clinic study finds Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs may significantly slow the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including lung cancer.
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A Cleveland Clinic study finds Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs may significantly slow the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including lung cancer.
Bbc
May 26, 05:27
PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
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Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
Foxnews
May 25, 13:32
One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests
New research suggests the type of sitting matters for dementia risk, with mentally engaging activities linked to a significant reduction in risk.
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New research suggests the type of sitting matters for dementia risk, with mentally engaging activities linked to a significant reduction in risk.
Foxnews
May 25, 07:00
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say
Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.
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Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.
Foxnews
May 24, 11:32
Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds
A new study finds that exposure to water filtration systems early in life can extend a person's lifespan by an average of 3.2 months, researchers say.
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A new study finds that exposure to water filtration systems early in life can extend a person's lifespan by an average of 3.2 months, researchers say.
Foxnews
May 24, 09:00
5 common walking mistakes that could hurt your progress, according to an expert
Walking has many proven health benefits, but common mistakes like scrolling and wearing the wrong shoes could cause more harm than good, expert says.
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Walking has many proven health benefits, but common mistakes like scrolling and wearing the wrong shoes could cause more harm than good, expert says.
Foxnews
May 23, 15:04
How pneumonia progresses to sepsis: Doctors explain after Kyle Busch's death
Kyle Busch's cause of death was severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis after the two-time NASCAR Cup champion was hospitalized, his family says.
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Kyle Busch's cause of death was severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis after the two-time NASCAR Cup champion was hospitalized, his family says.
Foxnews
May 23, 13:10
Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
University of Sydney researchers found that short-term diet changes may reduce biological age in older adults, with plant-based diets showing top results.
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University of Sydney researchers found that short-term diet changes may reduce biological age in older adults, with plant-based diets showing top results.
Foxnews
May 23, 09:00
The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests
A new study published by the Alzheimer's Association links biological age measured through blood metabolites to increased all-cause dementia risk.
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A new study published by the Alzheimer's Association links biological age measured through blood metabolites to increased all-cause dementia risk.
Bbc
May 23, 06:27
Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
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The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
Foxnews
May 23, 00:46
Low-impact routine may help adults lower blood pressure at home
Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in Fox News Health this week
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Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in Fox News Health this week
Bbc
May 22, 16:23
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
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The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Bbc
May 22, 15:03
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
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The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Foxnews
May 22, 07:00
Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds
Washington State University researchers found unexpectedly high hantavirus levels in rodents across farms and forests in the Pacific Northwest region.
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Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds. Washington State University researchers found unexpectedly high hantavirus levels in rodents across farms and forests in the Pacific Northwest region.
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Washington State University researchers found unexpectedly high hantavirus levels in rodents across farms and forests in the Pacific Northwest region.
Bbc
May 22, 05:05
The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
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Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
Bbc
May 21, 23:15
Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.
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The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.
Bbc
May 21, 18:30
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms. The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
Foxnews
May 21, 15:59
Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests
A new study in Nature reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
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A new study in Nature reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
Bbc
May 21, 12:19
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
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STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
Foxnews
May 21, 07:00
‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access
The peptide market is surging alongside GLP-1 demand, creating tension between compounding pharmacies and commercial drug companies over patient access.
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‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access. The peptide market is surging alongside GLP-1 demand, creating tension between compounding pharmacies and commercial drug companies over patient access.
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The peptide market is surging alongside GLP-1 demand, creating tension between compounding pharmacies and commercial drug companies over patient access.
Bbc
May 20, 23:10
Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils. A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
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A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
Foxnews
May 20, 17:17
New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss
Gwyneth Paltrow and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explore retatrutide, a new triple-agonist GLP-1 therapy said to reduce side effects and spare muscle.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explore retatrutide, a new triple-agonist GLP-1 therapy said to reduce side effects and spare muscle.
Foxnews
May 20, 07:00
New drug approach offers hope for patients with recurrent aggressive cancers
Merck announces that sac-TMT, a new cancer drug, demonstrated strong results in phase 3 trials for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer patients.
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Merck announces that sac-TMT, a new cancer drug, demonstrated strong results in phase 3 trials for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer patients.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
May 20, 07:00
Best Longevity Clinics in the U.S. in 2026: What They Cost and What They Offer - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Best Longevity Clinics in the U.S. in 2026: What They Cost and What They Offer Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Best Longevity Clinics in the U.S.
Bbc
May 20, 05:10
'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.
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One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.
Bbc
May 19, 19:32
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
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Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns. Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
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Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
Foxnews
May 19, 18:27
Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo
An immunologist says Ebola's long incubation period means it could cross borders silently, though risk of spread to the U.S. remains low for now as the African outbreak continues.
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Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo. remains low for now as the African outbreak continues.
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An immunologist says Ebola's long incubation period means it could cross borders silently, though risk of spread to the U.S.
Bbc
May 19, 15:07
Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
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Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
Foxnews
May 19, 13:44
Woman says she’s being held against her will after cruise ship hantavirus scare
American cruise passenger says she is forced to quarantine in Omaha after possible hantavirus exposure aboard the MV Hondius despite testing negative.
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American cruise passenger says she is forced to quarantine in Omaha after possible hantavirus exposure aboard the MV Hondius despite testing negative.
Foxnews
May 19, 07:00
'Longevity gene' may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair, study finds
A new study suggests the APOE2 longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by helping neurons repair DNA damage and resist cell aging.
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A new study suggests the APOE2 longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by helping neurons repair DNA damage and resist cell aging.
Bbc
May 17, 05:37
'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
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A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
Bbc
May 16, 23:17
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month. Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
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Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
Bbc
May 15, 23:56
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
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Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
Bbc
May 15, 13:55
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?. What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
Bbc
May 6, 05:24
Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
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A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
Houston Public Media
May 5, 07:00
Psychedelic treatments are on the verge of FDA approval. Why Texas is pushing for them - Houston Public Media
Psychedelic treatments are on the verge of FDA approval. Why Texas is pushing for them Houston Public Media
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Psychedelic treatments are on the verge of FDA approval.
Bbc
May 4, 06:15
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
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Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.