Cnn
Jul 21, 03:06
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. Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.
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Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction?
Cnn
Jul 21, 03:06
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."
Sciencedaily
Jul 21, 03:06
Creatine doesn't just build muscle. It may also help fight cancer
Scientists have discovered that creatine may strengthen one of the immune system's most important cancer-fighting pathways by energizing dendritic cells that activate killer T cells. The promising results could eventually help make immunotherapy more effective, but they have not yet been tested in human patients.
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Creatine doesn't just build muscle. It may also help fight cancer. The promising results could eventually help make immunotherapy more effective, but they have not yet been tested in human patients.
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Scientists have discovered that creatine may strengthen one of the immune system's most important cancer-fighting pathways by energizing dendritic cells that activate killer T cells.
Sciencedaily
Jul 21, 03:06
Can't stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss
Intermittent fasting helped people lose as much weight as calorie restriction, but without the same feeling of constantly controlling their food intake. Researchers say that difference could make fasting a more sustainable option for people who struggle with traditional diets.
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Can't stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss. Researchers say that difference could make fasting a more sustainable option for people who struggle with traditional diets.
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Intermittent fasting helped people lose as much weight as calorie restriction, but without the same feeling of constantly controlling their food intake.
Sciencedaily
Jul 21, 03:06
New weight loss pill beats oral Ozempic in major trial
A new once-daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron delivered better weight loss and blood sugar improvements for people with type 2 diabetes than the leading oral semaglutide in a major clinical trial. The tablet could offer a more convenient alternative to injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy because it doesn't require refrigeration or special timing with meals. It's also cheaper to manufacture, which could expand access globally.
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New weight loss pill beats oral Ozempic in major trial. The tablet could offer a more convenient alternative to injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy because it doesn't require refrigeration or special timing with meals. It's also cheaper to manufacture, which could expand access globally.
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A new once-daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron delivered better weight loss and blood sugar improvements for people with type 2 diabetes than the leading oral semaglutide in a major clinical trial.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Patients with chronic illnesses are being forced to become their own medical experts, study shows
Patients with chronic illnesses are often praised for taking charge of their own health care, researching treatments, joining online communities and becoming informed partners in medical decision-making. But a new study from Bar-Ilan University argues that this growing "patient empowerment" often comes at a hidden cost.
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Patients with chronic illnesses are often praised for taking charge of their own health care, researching treatments, joining online communities and becoming informed partners in medical decision-making. But a new study from Bar-Ilan University argues that this growing "patient empowerment" often comes at a hidden cost.
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Patients with chronic illnesses are often praised for taking charge of their own health care, researching treatments, joining online communities and becoming informed partners in medical decision-making.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Clinical trial: Oral drug keeps cancer treatment on track for patients who develop persistently low platelet counts
In a phase 2 clinical trial, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute researchers found that the oral drug avatrombopag was safe and effective in managing persistent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) in more than half of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, offering a potential new option for managing a common and challenging complication of cancer treatment. Their work is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Their work is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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In a phase 2 clinical trial, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute researchers found that the oral drug avatrombopag was safe and effective in managing persistent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) in more than half of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, offering a potential new option for managing a common and challenging complication of cancer treatment.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Flexible clocks can sync up or drift apart across brain regions in mice
A study in mice suggests the brain does not rely on a single internal clock but can flexibly switch between shared and independent timing across regions, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By recording thousands of neurons simultaneously in two brain areas during an alternating timing task, the team found that these areas sometimes tracked time together and sometimes separately. The findings, published in Nature Communications, provide a new framework for understanding how brain regions are coordinated.
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Flexible clocks can sync up or drift apart across brain regions in mice. By recording thousands of neurons simultaneously in two brain areas during an alternating timing task, the team found that these areas sometimes tracked time together and sometimes separately.
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A study in mice suggests the brain does not rely on a single internal clock but can flexibly switch between shared and independent timing across regions, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Researchers uncover 'hidden key' to immunotherapy for intractable brain tumors
Researchers have uncovered a clue to why immune checkpoint inhibitors—cancer therapies that release the immune "brakes" exploited by tumors to evade attack—show limited efficacy in some brain tumors. A KAIST research team found that B-cell and antibody responses initiated in tumor-draining lymph nodes, rather than T cells alone, are critical to the antitumor effects of anti-CTLA-4 therapy, opening a new avenue for treating intractable brain tumors.
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Researchers have uncovered a clue to why immune checkpoint inhibitors—cancer therapies that release the immune "brakes" exploited by tumors to evade attack—show limited efficacy in some brain tumors.
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Researchers have uncovered a clue to why immune checkpoint inhibitors—cancer therapies that release the immune "brakes" exploited by tumors to evade attack—show limited efficacy in some brain tumors.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Novel antifungal drug shows promise in some patients with Valley Fever
A subanalysis of a single-group, open-label, Phase IIb study found that olorofim, a first-in-class orotomide antifungal agent that does not have U.S. FDA approval, showed efficacy in patients with disseminated coccidioidomycosis (DCM), a rare complication of Valley Fever in which the fungus spreads from the lungs to other parts of the body.
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A subanalysis of a single-group, open-label, Phase IIb study found that olorofim, a first-in-class orotomide antifungal agent that does not have U.S. FDA approval, showed efficacy in patients with disseminated coccidioidomycosis (DCM), a rare complication of Valley Fever in which the fungus spreads from the lungs to other parts of the body.
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A subanalysis of a single-group, open-label, Phase IIb study found that olorofim, a first-in-class orotomide antifungal agent that does not have U.S.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Hidden cell network offers new clues to intestinal healing and disease
Your intestine completely rebuilds its inner lining every few days—one of the fastest renewal processes in the human body. Scientists have now discovered that this extraordinary feat is accompanied by a hidden network of specialized mesenchymal support cells working behind the scenes, revealing an unexpected level of organization inside the gut and offering new clues that may eventually inform approaches to intestinal injury and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Hidden cell network offers new clues to intestinal healing and disease. Your intestine completely rebuilds its inner lining every few days—one of the fastest renewal processes in the human body.
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Your intestine completely rebuilds its inner lining every few days—one of the fastest renewal processes in the human body.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Individuals across races and ethnicities report psoriasis as a considerable burden
Individuals across racial and ethnic groups report psoriasis as a considerable burden, including transportation barriers, difficulty accessing medications and delayed care, according to a study published online July 15 in Dermatology & Therapy.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Descriptive data included patient-reported outcome measures and questions on disease knowledge, health care access and utilization, quality of life (QoL), and social impact. The researchers found that psoriasis severity was reported as moderate by 36.8% of participants (37.6%, 25.5%, 50.
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Individuals across racial and ethnic groups report psoriasis as a considerable burden, including transportation barriers, difficulty accessing medications and delayed care, according to a study published online July 15 in Dermatology & Therapy.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Training program helps pediatricians diagnose child anxiety and depression without specialists
Pediatricians who participated in the collaborative mental health program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago were more likely to diagnose and treat anxiety and depression in children without relying on additional support from specialists, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics. The findings suggest that the program—called Mood, Anxiety, ADHD Collaborative Care (MAACC)—successfully prepares pediatricians to manage these conditions independently, allowing more children to access care despite the ongoing shortage of pediatric mental health professionals.
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Training program helps pediatricians diagnose child anxiety and depression without specialists. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago were more likely to diagnose and treat anxiety and depression in children without relying on additional support from specialists, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics.
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Pediatricians who participated in the collaborative mental health program at Ann & Robert H.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Newly identified MRI biomarkers reveal physical brain changes from cognitive training, study finds
A new neuroimaging study published in the journal Brain Imaging and Behavior provides some of the first evidence that strengthening your brain health through daily habits rewires its physical architecture.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Honea, Ph.D., of Honea NeuroPrecision LLC and Kansas University Medical Center, alongside scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, identified specific, sex-informed MRI biomarkers that track changes in an indiv…
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A new neuroimaging study published in the journal Brain Imaging and Behavior provides some of the first evidence that strengthening your brain health through daily habits rewires its physical architecture.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Four-zone scleral lens improves visual performance for irregular corneas
For adults with irregular corneas, a four-zone scleral lens demonstrates high effectiveness in improving visual performance, according to a study published in the September issue of Eye Discovery.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Participants were fitted with a four-zone scleral lens; 138 participants were enrolled, and seven withdrew during the study period. Most participants adhered to a regular lens-wearing regimen, with 72.5% and 83.
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For adults with irregular corneas, a four-zone scleral lens demonstrates high effectiveness in improving visual performance, according to a study published in the September issue of Eye Discovery.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
FDA: Iceberg lettuce recall stands after false positive for Cyclospora
A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The lettuce recall stands despite a positive test result that turned out to be a false alarm. The recalled lettuce was distributed to 27 states.
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A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 22:41
Around the world, road injuries remain a leading, preventable cause of death among young people
In 2023, nearly 51 million people were injured and 1.34 million died from road injuries, making road injuries one of the leading global causes of premature death and disability, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, the research analyzed road injury trends across 204 countries and territories between 1990 and 2023.
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In 2023, nearly 51 million people were injured and 1.34 million died from road injuries, making road injuries one of the leading global causes of premature death and disability, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health
Statnews
Jul 20, 20:37
FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
The FDA said Monday it is still focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite a faulty test result.
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WASHINGTON — Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite , despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly publicized over the weekend.
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The FDA said Monday it is still focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite a faulty test result.
Foxnews
Jul 20, 18:18
Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight
Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.
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Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight. Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.
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Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 18:15
Novel Antifungal Shows Activity in Valley Fever
(MedPage Today) -- An investigational antifungal was associated with clinical improvements in a majority of patients with disseminated coccidioidomycosis (DCM) who failed standard treatments, according to an open-label phase IIb trial. Among 41...
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(MedPage Today) -- An investigational antifungal was associated with clinical improvements in a majority of patients with disseminated coccidioidomycosis (DCM) who failed standard treatments, according to an open-label phase IIb trial.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 17:37
American Heart Association Weighs In on Coffee Drinking
(MedPage Today) -- Caffeine consumption can be safely tolerated in reasonable amounts in most people, according to a review by the American Heart Association (AHA). "The convergence of evidence from large cohort studies and small randomized controlled...
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American Heart Association Weighs In on Coffee Drinking. (MedPage Today) -- Caffeine consumption can be safely tolerated in reasonable amounts in most people, according to a review by the American Heart Association (AHA). "The convergence of evidence from large cohort studies and small randomized controlled...
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(MedPage Today) -- Caffeine consumption can be safely tolerated in reasonable amounts in most people, according to a review by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 17:32
HHS Agency Cuts Dozens of Grants
(MedPage Today) -- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) cut dozens of grants last week, issuing what appeared to be batch termination notices to researchers. Termination letters shared with MedPage Today and posted online had...
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(MedPage Today) -- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) cut dozens of grants last week, issuing what appeared to be batch termination notices to researchers. Termination letters shared with MedPage Today and posted online had...
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(MedPage Today) -- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) cut dozens of grants last week, issuing what appeared to be batch termination notices to researchers.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 17:14
Lettuce Supplier Still the Focus in Cyclospora Outbreak, Despite Faulty Test Result
(MedPage Today) -- Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite Cyclospora, despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly...
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(MedPage Today) -- Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite Cyclospora, despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly...
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 17:06
Novel Drug Shows Promise in Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with investigational duvakitug appeared to improve remission rates among patients with ulcerative colitis and endoscopic response rates in those with Crohn's disease, results from two cohorts of the phase IIb RELIEVE...
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(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with investigational duvakitug appeared to improve remission rates among patients with ulcerative colitis and endoscopic response rates in those with Crohn's disease, results from two cohorts of the phase IIb RELIEVE...
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 17:00
One Partner's Dementia May Predict the Other's Future Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Spouses of people with dementia had a higher risk of developing dementia themselves, a matched cohort study of nearly 1 million married people in Taiwan showed. Compared with unexposed spouses, both husbands and wives of dementia...
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One Partner's Dementia May Predict the Other's Future Risk. (MedPage Today) -- Spouses of people with dementia had a higher risk of developing dementia themselves, a matched cohort study of nearly 1 million married people in Taiwan showed. Compared with unexposed spouses, both husbands and wives of dementia...
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(MedPage Today) -- Spouses of people with dementia had a higher risk of developing dementia themselves, a matched cohort study of nearly 1 million married people in Taiwan showed.
Bbc
Jul 20, 16:50
How AI can help with healthcare
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Close Listen to the Dr Chris and Dr Xand chat about AI in medicine on BBC Sounds.
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Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 15:44
CDC's 'Do Not Board' Rule Undermines the Ebola Response
(MedPage Today) -- Having dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and decimated the CDC's global health capacities, the Trump administration has resorted to a blunt instrument to protect the American public from the Bundibugyo...
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CDC's 'Do Not Board' Rule Undermines the Ebola Response. (MedPage Today) -- Having dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and decimated the CDC's global health capacities, the Trump administration has resorted to a blunt instrument to protect the American public from the Bundibugyo...
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(MedPage Today) -- Having dismantled the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 15:04
Troubling Findings in Study of GLP-1 Compounders
(MedPage Today) -- The market for compounded GLP-1 drugs remained robust despite the end of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) shortages, with many facilities adding ingredients like B vitamins and some operating...
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(MedPage Today) -- The market for compounded GLP-1 drugs remained robust despite the end of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) shortages, with many facilities adding ingredients like B vitamins and some operating...
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 14:45
Second Season of Clesrovimab for RSV Well Tolerated in High-Risk Kids
(MedPage Today) -- For respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention, the long-acting monoclonal antibody clesrovimab (Enflonsia) was well tolerated among infants at increased risk for severe disease through two RSV seasons, a randomized clinical...
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(MedPage Today) -- For respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention, the long-acting monoclonal antibody clesrovimab (Enflonsia) was well tolerated among infants at increased risk for severe disease through two RSV seasons, a randomized clinical...
Statnews
Jul 20, 14:38
STAT+: The next step of site-neutral, and a fiery PBM hearing
Medicare proposes to reduce payments to hospitals for certain drugs and imaging services.
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STAT+: The next step of site-neutral, and a fiery PBM hearing. Medicare proposes to reduce payments to hospitals for certain drugs and imaging services.
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Medicare proposes to reduce payments to hospitals for certain drugs and imaging services.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 14:02
Blood vessels guide immune cells to metastases
It has long been suspected that endothelial cells, the specialized cells lining the inner walls of blood vessels, play a key role in determining how the body's immune system responds to tumors. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University have now identified, in mouse studies, a specialized population of blood vessel lining endothelial cells that enable an effective immune defense against cancer metastases in the liver. The findings could pave the way for novel combination therapies for cancer.
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Blood vessels guide immune cells to metastases. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University have now identified, in mouse studies, a specialized population of blood vessel lining endothelial cells that enable an effective immune defense against cancer metastases in the liver.
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It has long been suspected that endothelial cells, the specialized cells lining the inner walls of blood vessels, play a key role in determining how the body's immune system responds to tumors.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 14:02
Building a blueprint to manipulate the immune system
Why do some vaccines protect for a lifetime, while threats like tumors and viruses present such an ongoing challenge? The answer lies in the immune system's memory and how invading pathogens hack the system.
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Building a blueprint to manipulate the immune system. Why do some vaccines protect for a lifetime, while threats like tumors and viruses present such an ongoing challenge? The answer lies in the immune system's memory and how invading pathogens hack the system.
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Why do some vaccines protect for a lifetime, while threats like tumors and viruses present such an ongoing challenge?
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 14:02
New tool detects hidden bias in medical AI
Researchers have built a tool to uncover hidden issues in the massive datasets used to train medical AI. The tool searches training data for subtle patterns that could lead AI models to incorrect conclusions, potentially jeopardizing patient care. The work aims to help researchers and regulators make artificial intelligence more reliable and trustworthy for real-world clinical use.
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New tool detects hidden bias in medical AI. The tool searches training data for subtle patterns that could lead AI models to incorrect conclusions, potentially jeopardizing patient care. The work aims to help researchers and regulators make artificial intelligence more reliable and trustworthy for real-world clinical use.
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Researchers have built a tool to uncover hidden issues in the massive datasets used to train medical AI.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 14:02
Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Concerns surrounding young people's screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the United Kingdom have since announced similar restrictions to begin this year.
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Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture. Concerns surrounding young people's screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the United Kingdom have since announced similar restrictions to begin this year.
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Concerns surrounding young people's screen time are widespread.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 14:02
Q&A: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes
From headlines and social media, psychedelic therapies, cannabis use and GLP-1 medications have seemingly become commonplace overnight, but the science underlying these treatments and the pathway to drug approval are often more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . In the following Q&A, Penn State researchers discussed the safety and availability of popularized drugs, what it takes for a new drug to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and what changes in drug policy mean for everyday Americans.
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From headlines and social media, psychedelic therapies, cannabis use and GLP-1 medications have seemingly become commonplace overnight, but the science underlying these treatments and the pathway to drug approval are often more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 14:02
Interferon alpha may drive Sjögren's disease in 60% of patients
Interferon alpha is an inflammatory mediator that can cause Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease. This was revealed in a study carried out by University Hospital Bonn together with the University of Bonn, the University of Edinburgh and Newcastle University. Their findings, published in the journal Lancet Rheumatology, could make it easier in the medium term to develop drugs to fight this chronic condition.
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Interferon alpha may drive Sjögren's disease in 60% of patients. Interferon alpha is an inflammatory mediator that can cause Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease. Their findings, published in the journal Lancet Rheumatology, could make it easier in the medium term to develop drugs to fight this chronic condition.
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This was revealed in a study carried out by University Hospital Bonn together with the University of Bonn, the University of Edinburgh and Newcastle University.
Statnews
Jul 20, 13:34
STAT+: A most-wanted fugitive appears to have been secretly working as a biotech executive
A former doctor accused of sexual assault but on the run for 20 years appears to have been living a secret life as a biotech executive.
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One of Rhode Island’s most-wanted fugitives — a former doctor convicted of sexual assault but on the run for 20 years — appears to have been living a secret life as a biotech executive. Ronald Fischer, 70, was arrested last week by federal and Rhode Island authorities after they tracked and boarded a 56-foot sailboat cruising off the coast of New Jersey.
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A former doctor accused of sexual assault but on the run for 20 years appears to have been living a secret life as a biotech executive.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 13:33
New Guideline Will Shift Statins to Younger and Lower-Risk U.S. Adults
(MedPage Today) -- The new American cholesterol guideline would not make more Americans statin users per se, but instead shift the profile of people who should initiate lipid-lowering therapy to those younger and lower risk, research indicated...
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(MedPage Today) -- The new American cholesterol guideline would not make more Americans statin users per se, but instead shift the profile of people who should initiate lipid-lowering therapy to those younger and lower risk, research indicated...
Statnews
Jul 20, 13:10
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a telehealth firm and patient safety, PBMs overcharging, and more
Some former employees say telehealth company LifeMD has sought to maximize the volume of GLP-1 prescriptions at the expense of patient safety
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a telehealth firm and patient safety, PBMs overcharging, and more. Some former employees say telehealth company LifeMD has sought to maximize the volume of GLP-1 prescriptions at the expense of patient safety
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Some former employees say telehealth company LifeMD has sought to maximize the volume of GLP-1 prescriptions at the expense of patient safety
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 13:03
New Dementia Prevention Guidelines Released
(MedPage Today) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated guidelines and evidence-based recommendations to help people reduce their risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The guidelines apply to adults with normal cognition or mild...
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(MedPage Today) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated guidelines and evidence-based recommendations to help people reduce their risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The guidelines apply to adults with normal cognition or mild...
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(MedPage Today) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated guidelines and evidence-based recommendations to help people reduce their risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Statnews
Jul 20, 13:01
HHS vaccine committee quietly gets new charter
Lax clinical oversight for online GLP-1 prescriptions, proposed financial help for people who want to quit smoking, and more health news
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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. Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent.
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Lax clinical oversight for online GLP-1 prescriptions, proposed financial help for people who want to quit smoking, and more health news
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 12:49
Crystal-clear images reveal how pregnancy antibodies cause harm in babies
Using advanced electron microscopy, researchers in Leiden have captured detailed images showing how, in the rare pregnancy disorder FNAIT, antibodies produced by the mother can cause bleeding in fetuses. The findings, published in Science Advances, could help pave the way for a test that identifies, during pregnancy, which babies are at greatest risk.
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Using advanced electron microscopy, researchers in Leiden have captured detailed images showing how, in the rare pregnancy disorder FNAIT, antibodies produced by the mother can cause bleeding in fetuses. The findings, published in Science Advances, could help pave the way for a test that identifies, during pregnancy, which babies are at greatest risk.
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Using advanced electron microscopy, researchers in Leiden have captured detailed images showing how, in the rare pregnancy disorder FNAIT, antibodies produced by the mother can cause bleeding in fetuses.
Sciencedaily
Jul 20, 12:49
Scientists detect hidden skin damage before it becomes visible
Scientists have discovered a hidden warning sign of skin damage that appears before collagen fibers visibly thin, break, or lose their connections. Using advanced light-based techniques, the team found that collagen’s carefully organized molecular “handedness” can collapse even while the tissue still appears structurally intact and contains the same amount of collagen. This suggests that skin may begin deteriorating at a much deeper level long before conventional imaging can detect a problem.
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Scientists detect hidden skin damage before it becomes visible. Using advanced light-based techniques, the team found that collagen’s carefully organized molecular “handedness” can collapse even while the tissue still appears structurally intact and contains the same amount of collagen.
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Scientists have discovered a hidden warning sign of skin damage that appears before collagen fibers visibly thin, break, or lose their connections.
Sciencedaily
Jul 20, 12:49
Scientists discover a protein that protects the brain from Alzheimer’s damage
A protein called SORLA may act as a powerful defense against the toxic tau tangles involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Mice with extra SORLA had less tau accumulation, less brain atrophy, and healthier connections between neurons, while mice without it experienced more severe damage. The findings also revealed a possible drug target that could help control harmful activity in supporting brain cells.
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Scientists discover a protein that protects the brain from Alzheimer’s damage. Mice with extra SORLA had less tau accumulation, less brain atrophy, and healthier connections between neurons, while mice without it experienced more severe damage. The findings also revealed a possible drug target that could help control harmful activity in supporting brain cells.
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A protein called SORLA may act as a powerful defense against the toxic tau tangles involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 12:47
Dramatic Results Seen With Gene Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Gene therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) achieved stable vision and retinal anatomy for up to 5 years, with dramatic reductions in treatment burden, according to studies reported here...
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(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Gene therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) achieved stable vision and retinal anatomy for up to 5 years, with dramatic reductions in treatment burden, according to studies reported here...
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 12:37
Pandemic treaty talks roll on into September
Countries failed to find a breakthrough after a seventh round of talks aimed at finalizing the missing piece of a pandemic treaty, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads over how the agreement, adopted last year as a framework to handle future COVID-like pandemics, will work in practice. health agency said in a statement.
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Countries failed to find a breakthrough after a seventh round of talks aimed at finalizing the missing piece of a pandemic treaty, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 12:26
Drug-resistant gonorrhea on the rise in Europe, ECDC warns
Alongside growing evidence of the domestic spread of such resistant strains in Europe over the past two years, this poses a significant challenge for future treatment options for one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, according to an assessment issued by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
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by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . While the risk to the general population is currently low, growing resistance reduces the effectiveness of the treatments we rely on today.
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Alongside growing evidence of the domestic spread of such resistant strains in Europe over the past two years, this poses a significant challenge for future treatment options for one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, according to an assessment issued by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 12:26
What the brain is doing when we're unaware of our actions
Hal Blumenfeld, MD, Ph.D., the Mark Loughridge and Michele Williams Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), got out of the pool one afternoon and couldn't find his watch. He was certain he'd left it at the side of the pool where he entered. He found it on the opposite end. He'd moved it himself while swimming, with no memory of doing so.
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What the brain is doing when we're unaware of our actions. He found it on the opposite end. He'd moved it himself while swimming, with no memory of doing so.
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Hal Blumenfeld, MD, Ph.D., the Mark Loughridge and Michele Williams Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), got out of the pool one afternoon and couldn't find his watch.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 12:08
This 'Natural' Remedy Was Likely Culprit in Baby's Lead Poisoning
(MedPage Today) -- A 6-month-old boy who experienced unexplained seizures was ultimately diagnosed with lead poisoning from a course of ancient Indian medicine. The week prior to landing in the hospital, the baby had been eating less and vomiting...
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This 'Natural' Remedy Was Likely Culprit in Baby's Lead Poisoning. (MedPage Today) -- A 6-month-old boy who experienced unexplained seizures was ultimately diagnosed with lead poisoning from a course of ancient Indian medicine. The week prior to landing in the hospital, the baby had been eating less and vomiting...
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(MedPage Today) -- A 6-month-old boy who experienced unexplained seizures was ultimately diagnosed with lead poisoning from a course of ancient Indian medicine.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 11:51
No link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes, study finds
There is no statistically significant evidence that taking acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, during pregnancy negatively affects how early a child is born or a child's birth weight, according to new research led by environmental scientists at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . A new study, published recently in the American Journal of Epidemiology , examined a large group of pregnancies in the United States through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program.
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There is no statistically significant evidence that taking acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, during pregnancy negatively affects how early a child is born or a child's birth weight, according to new research led by environmental scientists at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 11:27
New research identifies challenges to human rights for people with disabilities during lockdown
Australia's health care system aims to protect society's most vulnerable and hidden people, including those with disabilities.
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by Sarah Keenihan and Joanne (Jo) Watson, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . "While Victoria was in lockdown from August to October 2020, we spoke directly with disability service providers and independent advocates," says Associate Professor Jo Watson from Deakin Advan…
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Australia's health care system aims to protect society's most vulnerable and hidden people, including those with disabilities.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 11:04
Early intervention by a rapid response team eases patient mental state deterioration
The strange noises, the bright lights, the unfamiliar setting, the constant busyness—these stimuli and more can take a toll on a patient's mental well-being when they're in the hospital for a physical ailment.
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by Tendayi Bruce Dziruni and Shahan Campbell, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . "We know the hospital environment can affect patients' minds and cause confusion; delirium is a major issue," said Tendayi Bruce Dziruni, a mental health nurse at Alfred Health and Ph.D.
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The strange noises, the bright lights, the unfamiliar setting, the constant busyness—these stimuli and more can take a toll on a patient's mental well-being when they're in the hospital for a physical ailment.
Statnews
Jul 20, 10:59
STAT+: Bristol Myers Squibb becomes latest company to claim it’s building pharma’s largest NVIDIA AI supercomputer
Bristol Myers Squibb is the third drugmaker in nine months to announce it is building the largest AI supercomputer in the life sciences industry.
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This time, it is Bristol Myers Squibb. When the company began its partnership with NVIDIA three years ago with a smaller computing cluster , it was focusing on simpler problems with individual AI tools, like protein structure prediction.
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Bristol Myers Squibb is the third drugmaker in nine months to announce it is building the largest AI supercomputer in the life sciences industry.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 10:53
Weight around the belly is a better predictor of heart health than BMI, research indicates
Individuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) shows. Using waist-based measurements along with body mass index (BMI) to identify this hidden risk and intervene early could prevent hundreds of thousands from dying from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiac problems in the years to come, researchers from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK, said.
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Individuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) shows.
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Individuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) shows.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 10:49
Medical Examiner Outlines How He Handles Autopsies of the Famous and Everyone Else
(MedPage Today) -- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of "Friends" star...
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(MedPage Today) -- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of "Friends" star...
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 10:30
How mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep
Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis' Bursky School of Public Health found that depressive symptoms, prenatal distress and anxiety are the strongest predictors of poor sleep during late pregnancy, with environmental exposures such as air pollution and noise also playing significant roles.
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How mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep. A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis' Bursky School of Public Health found that depressive symptoms, prenatal distress and anxiety are the strongest predictors of poor sleep during late pregnancy, with environmental exposures such as air pollution and noise also playing significant roles.
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Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 10:07
At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Add as preferred s…
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday, the health ministry said overnight into Monday. The Bundibugyo virus responsible for the outbreak is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment.
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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the country's Ministry of Health said.
Bbc
Jul 20, 10:06
Why do we procrastinate?
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.
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The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.
Medpagetoday
Jul 20, 09:28
930 Dead in Outbreak; FDA Backtracks on Iceberg Lettuce; Chronic Cough Drug Fizzles
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, according to the country's Ministry of Health. (AP) Meanwhile, safety fears restrict the Ebola response...
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930 Dead in Outbreak; FDA Backtracks on Iceberg Lettuce; Chronic Cough Drug Fizzles. At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, according to the country's Ministry of Health. (AP) Meanwhile, safety fears restrict the Ebola response...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 09:10
Second death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has infected 72 people, according to health officials. Health officials did not pinpoint a source for the current outbreak but said there has been a sustained decline in new cases.
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A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday.
Statnews
Jul 20, 08:30
Opinion: It’s time to treat pandemics as threats to national security
Blumenthal and Morone are the authors of “Whiplash: From the Battle for Obamacare to the War on Science.
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Blumenthal and Morone are the authors of “Whiplash: From the Battle for Obamacare to the War on Science.” Pandemics like the great influenza of 1918-1919 and Covid-19 are often viewed and treated as health care challenges.
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“Pandemics should be viewed and combated as threats to national security,” write David Blumenthal and James A.
Statnews
Jul 20, 08:30
STAT+: State audit of Medicaid records points to methods used by PBMs to obscure drug costs
An audit of state Medicaid records revealed how PBMs are using complicated tactics for handling prescription drug claims that ultimately overcharge taxpayers.
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A recent audit of state Medicaid records revealed how pharmacy benefit managers are using complicated and sophisticated approaches for handling prescription drug claims that ultimately overcharge taxpayers, a finding that underscores controversy surrounding these crucial middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
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An audit of state Medicaid records revealed how PBMs are using complicated tactics for handling prescription drug claims that ultimately overcharge taxpayers.
Statnews
Jul 20, 08:30
STAT+: Telemedicine company touted by Novo Nordisk stressed profits over patient safety, ex-workers say
LifeMD, a popular telehealth company, has been accused by former employees of pressing clinicians to mete out prescriptions more rapidly without sufficient screening and follow-up.
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A STAT Investigation Telemedicine company touted by Novo Nordisk stressed profits over patient safety, ex-workers say LifeMD is part of a cottage industry seeking to capitalize on weight loss drugs By Elaine Chen LifeMD, a telehealth company promoted by GLP-1 drugmaker Novo Nordisk, has urged its clinicians to see more patients and mete out prescriptions more rapidly, while pr…
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LifeMD, a popular telehealth company, has been accused by former employees of pressing clinicians to mete out prescriptions more rapidly without sufficient screening and follow-up.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 08:02
Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?
Previous studies have found that caffeine is the world's most popular stimulant and psychoactive substance, and coffee is the most common way people consume caffeine. The latest research supports the conclusion that, for most adults, consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine a day (or up to five 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is safe and appears to be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for some individuals. However, higher doses of caffeine, such as levels found in energy drinks including energy shots, may cause cardiovascular harm, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, "Caffeine and Cardiovascular Disease," published today in the journal Circulation.
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Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?. The latest research supports the conclusion that, for most adults, consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine a day (or up to five 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is safe and appears to be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for some individuals.
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Previous studies have found that caffeine is the world's most popular stimulant and psychoactive substance, and coffee is the most common way people consume caffeine.
Bbc
Jul 20, 06:57
Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.
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Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 06:10
Have the clinical signs of a serious type of blood cancer changed?
Researchers have found that, with new treatments for multiple myeloma, a serious type of blood cancer, clinicians should use different criteria to identify patients with poor chances of survival. The study was published online in Cancer.
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Have the clinical signs of a serious type of blood cancer changed?. Researchers have found that, with new treatments for multiple myeloma, a serious type of blood cancer, clinicians should use different criteria to identify patients with poor chances of survival. The study was published online in Cancer.
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The study was published online in Cancer.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 03:06
Dementia patients gain peace, connection from live concert series
Growing evidence suggests lifelong learning can help combat cognitive decline, but many older adults with dementia avoid traditional classes for fear of not keeping up.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . To address this gap, Northwestern University researchers created the Musical Museum , a live concert and lecture series designed specifically for people with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers.
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Growing evidence suggests lifelong learning can help combat cognitive decline, but many older adults with dementia avoid traditional classes for fear of not keeping up.
Medicalxpress
Jul 20, 03:06
Study identifies chrononutrition as a viable approach for postpartum weight loss
New research has found that eating habits that align most closely with a woman's existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period. The study identified key factors affecting eating timing and perceived barriers to various chrononutrition approaches, with the ability to share a family evening meal emerging as particularly important.
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New research has found that eating habits that align most closely with a woman's existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period.
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New research has found that eating habits that align most closely with a woman's existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 23:42
What does resilience show about healthy aging after trauma?
A landmark study that started in 2021 to learn about wartime trauma among Vietnamese Americans has received an additional $13.3 in funding to delve deeper into how trauma affects aging and brain health.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Now, new research further examines how trauma, resilience and other life experiences interact to affect brain health and aging. "We want to know how these experiences affect later-life cognitive and mental health."
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A landmark study that started in 2021 to learn about wartime trauma among Vietnamese Americans has received an additional $13.3 in funding to delve deeper into how trauma affects aging and brain health.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 20:04
New topology-based biomarkers may improve breast cancer prediction
For decades, pathologists have diagnosed and graded breast cancer by looking at tissue samples under a microscope, searching for telltale signs of disorder in the structure of cells and tissues. Now, researchers at Columbia and their collaborators have developed a new computational approach that transforms those visual patterns into quantitative measurements, potentially improving how clinicians predict breast cancer outcomes and choose therapies.
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For decades, pathologists have diagnosed and graded breast cancer by looking at tissue samples under a microscope, searching for telltale signs of disorder in the structure of cells and tissues.
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For decades, pathologists have diagnosed and graded breast cancer by looking at tissue samples under a microscope, searching for telltale signs of disorder in the structure of cells and tissues.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 18:09
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases risk of serious complications, no matter your weight
A study of more than 1 million women has found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of potentially life-threatening complications, regardless of whether starting weights were considered underweight, normal, overweight or obese. The study found that the increased risk was between 16% and 33%, and the highest risk was among those considered underweight at the start of their pregnancy.
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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases risk of serious complications, no matter your weight. A study of more than 1 million women has found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of potentially life-threatening complications, regardless of whether starting weights were considered underweight, normal, overweight or obese.
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The study found that the increased risk was between 16% and 33%, and the highest risk was among those considered underweight at the start of their pregnancy.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 17:23
Scientists develop DNA-delivered immunotherapy that targets ovarian cancer more effectively
Wistar scientists have developed a new type of bispecific T cell engager, or BTE, that is effective against ovarian cancer in preclinical studies. It's a major development for this type of immunotherapy, which has been used successfully against blood cancers but has so far been less effective in solid tumors.
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Wistar scientists have developed a new type of bispecific T cell engager, or BTE, that is effective against ovarian cancer in preclinical studies. It's a major development for this type of immunotherapy, which has been used successfully against blood cancers but has so far been less effective in solid tumors.
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Wistar scientists have developed a new type of bispecific T cell engager, or BTE, that is effective against ovarian cancer in preclinical studies.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 17:11
Heavy TV watching associated with smaller brain structures, study finds
"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.
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Heavy TV watching associated with smaller brain structures, study finds. "Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.
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"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 16:48
Researchers discover the eye's hidden cleanup system
Many of the world's leading causes of irreversible blindness, including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, share a common problem: the buildup of fluid, waste and inflammatory debris in the back of the eye.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . However, for decades, scientists have lacked a clear understanding of how the eye clears this waste away. "This discovery helps explain how the eye flushes this waste and promises to transform how we think about and treat a range of eye conditions."
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Many of the world's leading causes of irreversible blindness, including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, share a common problem: the buildup of fluid, waste and inflammatory debris in the back of the eye.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 16:12
AI detection not automatically better for colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome, study shows
People with Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary predisposition to colorectal cancer, face a markedly increased cancer risk and therefore undergo regular colonoscopies. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, the University of Leipzig, and Amsterdam UMC investigated whether artificial intelligence improves the detection of precancerous lesions. Their findings show that, in specialized centers, AI provided no significant additional benefit. The study was published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
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AI detection not automatically better for colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome, study shows. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, the University of Leipzig, and Amsterdam UMC investigated whether artificial intelligence improves the detection of precancerous lesions.
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People with Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary predisposition to colorectal cancer, face a markedly increased cancer risk and therefore undergo regular colonoscopies.
Foxnews
Jul 19, 16:07
The daytime habit that could transform your sleep, according to new study
A study of 89 adults found that brighter, more consistent daylight exposure was linked to earlier sleep timing and more deep sleep at night.
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Dr Oz reveals the healthy retirement habit that could make America $1 trillion richer Second death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 72 Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years Weight lo…
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A study of 89 adults found that brighter, more consistent daylight exposure was linked to earlier sleep timing and more deep sleep at night.
Medpagetoday
Jul 19, 16:00
'Why Would You Repeat Those Damn Lies?': What We Heard This Week
(MedPage Today) -- "Why would you repeat those damn lies? That destroys trust." -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), grilling President Trump's nominee for the assistant secretary for preparedness and response over a since-deleted social media post...
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'Why Would You Repeat Those Damn Lies?': What We Heard This Week. That destroys trust." -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), grilling President Trump's nominee for the assistant secretary for preparedness and response over a since-deleted social media post...
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(MedPage Today) -- "Why would you repeat those damn lies?
Foxnews
Jul 19, 14:12
Dr Oz reveals the healthy retirement habit that could make America $1 trillion richer
The CMS administrator projects that improving American health could add $1 trillion in GDP value if people feel vital enough to work one more year.
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Second death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 72 Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group Wildfire smoke is inv…
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The CMS administrator projects that improving American health could add $1 trillion in GDP value if people feel vital enough to work one more year.
Sciencedaily
Jul 19, 14:02
Coffee may help the body fight stress and aging through a hidden cellular switch
Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. These protective effects disappeared when the receptor was removed, strengthening the connection. Surprisingly, plant-based compounds such as caffeic acid seemed far more active than caffeine itself.
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Coffee may help the body fight stress and aging through a hidden cellular switch. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. Surprisingly, plant-based compounds such as caffeic acid seemed far more active than caffeine itself.
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Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 13:03
When healing injuries, timing of regenerative cues matters
For decades, medicine has chased a simple but elusive goal of delivering the right drug to the right place at the right time. New research from the University of Oregon suggests that when it comes to healing from injury, the timing of regenerative cues might be even more important than previously realized.
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When healing injuries, timing of regenerative cues matters. For decades, medicine has chased a simple but elusive goal of delivering the right drug to the right place at the right time. New research from the University of Oregon suggests that when it comes to healing from injury, the timing of regenerative cues might be even more important than previously realized.
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For decades, medicine has chased a simple but elusive goal of delivering the right drug to the right place at the right time.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 12:40
Discovery could lead to drug therapy for hypopigmentation conditions
An NSAID-related compound called ampyrone appears to safely boost production of the pigment melanin in human skin, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and National Eye Institute investigators. The discovery could lead to the development of an ampyrone-derived treatment for hypopigmentation disorders.
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An NSAID-related compound called ampyrone appears to safely boost production of the pigment melanin in human skin, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and National Eye Institute investigators. The discovery could lead to the development of an ampyrone-derived treatment for hypopigmentation disorders.
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An NSAID-related compound called ampyrone appears to safely boost production of the pigment melanin in human skin, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and National Eye Institute investigators.
Medpagetoday
Jul 19, 12:00
Real Care Happens in the Moments in Between
(MedPage Today) -- This has been the worst year of my life medically. In the span of months, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, underwent a double mastectomy, required revision surgery, developed a post-surgical infection, and found myself hospitalized...
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Real Care Happens in the Moments in Between. (MedPage Today) -- This has been the worst year of my life medically. In the span of months, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, underwent a double mastectomy, required revision surgery, developed a post-surgical infection, and found myself hospitalized...
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(MedPage Today) -- This has been the worst year of my life medically.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 11:30
Watching live sports together boosts oxytocin and synchronizes heartbeats, study finds
Social connections are known to contribute greatly to people's psychological and emotional well-being. In fact, difficulties socializing and bonding with others have been linked to various psychiatric conditions, including depression, social anxiety disorder (SAD), schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Watching live sports together boosts oxytocin and synchronizes heartbeats, study finds. Social connections are known to contribute greatly to people's psychological and emotional well-being. In fact, difficulties socializing and bonding with others have been linked to various psychiatric conditions, including depression, social anxiety disorder (SAD), schizophrenia and post-tr…
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Social connections are known to contribute greatly to people's psychological and emotional well-being.
Medpagetoday
Jul 19, 10:00
Europe's Early Heat Wave Led to a Spike in Deaths, May Have Killed Over 10,000
(MedPage Today) -- Heat that hit Europe exceptionally early and hard this year appears to have led to a spike in deaths, with well over 10,000 more people dying at the height of the heat wave than would normally have been expected, according to...
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(MedPage Today) -- Heat that hit Europe exceptionally early and hard this year appears to have led to a spike in deaths, with well over 10,000 more people dying at the height of the heat wave than would normally have been expected, according to...
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 09:22
Researchers test video game as anxiety treatment for teens
For many teenagers, anxiety is more than occasional stress or nerves. It can make school feel overwhelming, strain friendships and turn everyday situations into something that feels unmanageable.
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Researchers test video game as anxiety treatment for teens. For many teenagers, anxiety is more than occasional stress or nerves. It can make school feel overwhelming, strain friendships and turn everyday situations into something that feels unmanageable.
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For many teenagers, anxiety is more than occasional stress or nerves.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 08:49
Federal housing assistance may protect young children from lead exposure
Federal housing assistance may help reduce young children's exposure to lead, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Epidemiology.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, and Harvard T.H.
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Federal housing assistance may help reduce young children's exposure to lead, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Epidemiology.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 08:04
To trial or not to trial: Veteran vaccine advisers say vaccine clinical trials alone don't tell whole story
Two nationally recognized scientists with decades of experience advising U.S. vaccine policy argue that it is a mistake to exclude well-designed observational studies when determining how well vaccines work year to year.
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To trial or not to trial: Veteran vaccine advisers say vaccine clinical trials alone don't tell whole story. Two nationally recognized scientists with decades of experience advising U.S. vaccine policy argue that it is a mistake to exclude well-designed observational studies when determining how well vaccines work year to year.
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vaccine policy argue that it is a mistake to exclude well-designed observational studies when determining how well vaccines work year to year.
Medicalxpress
Jul 19, 03:08
Cancer survivors and providers differ in views on medical cannabis, study finds
For many cancer survivors, cannabis has become part of how they manage symptoms such as pain, nausea and anxiety. Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. territories, and its use continues to grow among both the general population and cancer survivors. Yet despite its increasing use, little is known about how survivors and their health care providers view medical cannabis or how comfortable they are discussing it.
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Cancer survivors and providers differ in views on medical cannabis, study finds. Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. Yet despite its increasing use, little is known about how survivors and their health care providers view medical cannabis or how comfortable they are discussing it.
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For many cancer survivors, cannabis has become part of how they manage symptoms such as pain, nausea and anxiety.
Fda
Jul 19, 02:40
FDA approves new kind of cholesterol pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce…
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FDA approves new kind of cholesterol pill. The approval also reflects continued advances in the development of therapies for chronic cardiovascular disease management. “Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and elevated LDL cholesterol is one of its most important modifiable risk factors,” said Michael Davis, M.D., Ph.D.
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“This approval provides an additional treatment option for adults with hypercholesterolemia and reflects the FDA’s broader commitment to supporting meaningful advances in patient access and tackling chronic diseases.”
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 19:29
Machine learning improves identification of asthma risk in children
A machine learning tool that analyzes information already captured in a child's electronic health record helped pediatricians more accurately assess asthma risk in standardized clinical case scenarios, according to a pilot randomized clinical trial led by a Regenstrief Institute researcher. The study was published in Scientific Reports.
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Machine learning improves identification of asthma risk in children. A machine learning tool that analyzes information already captured in a child's electronic health record helped pediatricians more accurately assess asthma risk in standardized clinical case scenarios, according to a pilot randomized clinical trial led by a Regenstrief Institute researcher.
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The study was published in Scientific Reports.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 19:29
Designing better climate research starts with understanding human emotions
Have you ever looked at a photograph of a raging wildfire, a flooded neighborhood or a starving polar bear and immediately felt something before you even had time to think? Most of us have.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . As researchers studying climate change and mental health , we became interested in a simple question: Surprisingly, most existing research relies almost entirely on questionnaires.
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Have you ever looked at a photograph of a raging wildfire, a flooded neighborhood or a starving polar bear and immediately felt something before you even had time to think?
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 19:29
New study sheds light on how Epstein-Barr virus may contribute to multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system. For years, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been strongly linked to MS, as nearly every person diagnosed with the condition shows evidence of past EBV infection. For example, a 2022 study analyzed millions of U.S. military recruits and found that getting infected with EBV increased a person's risk of developing MS 32-fold.
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New study sheds light on how Epstein-Barr virus may contribute to multiple sclerosis. For years, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been strongly linked to MS, as nearly every person diagnosed with the condition shows evidence of past EBV infection. military recruits and found that getting infected with EBV increased a person's risk of developing MS 32-fold.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 19:29
Warm nights linked to ill premature babies in NICUs
Premature babies in the intensive care unit are particularly at risk of becoming infected with potentially pathogenic bacteria. A team of doctors in Hanover has now investigated which external factors play a role in this. They concluded that climatic conditions have an influence. The study was led and designed by Dr Leonard Knegendorf, a clinician-scientist at TWINCORE, the Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research. The findings were published in the journal Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control.
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Warm nights linked to ill premature babies in NICUs. The study was led and designed by Dr Leonard Knegendorf, a clinician-scientist at TWINCORE, the Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research. The findings were published in the journal Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control.
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Premature babies in the intensive care unit are particularly at risk of becoming infected with potentially pathogenic bacteria.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 19:29
Cutting-edge drug shows promise for patients with NRAS-driven melanoma
A research team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) reports that a pathway-targeted therapy could be an effective treatment for certain melanoma patients and fill an unmet clinical need for patients with advanced disease.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . In a phase 3 clinical trial , daraxonrasib as a treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer doubled patients' life expectancy. "Our data strongly support the potential future clinical utility of treating patients with NRAS-driven melanoma with daraxonrasib."
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A research team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) reports that a pathway-targeted therapy could be an effective treatment for certain melanoma patients and fill an unmet clinical need for patients with advanced disease.
Foxnews
Jul 18, 18:13
Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel says dinner parties combine healthy food, mental activity, social life and exercise into one simple longevity strategy.
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Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness. Ezekiel Emanuel says dinner parties combine healthy food, mental activity, social life and exercise into one simple longevity strategy.
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Ezekiel Emanuel says dinner parties combine healthy food, mental activity, social life and exercise into one simple longevity strategy.
Foxnews
Jul 18, 16:27
New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years
A p-tau217 blood test predicted a 78% chance of cognitive decline within 10 years for symptom-free adults with very high levels of the biomarker.
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Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67 Wildfire smoke is invading more than 20 states — doctors reveal who should worry most Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60% Doctors warn your 'stomach bug' may actually be a…
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A p-tau217 blood test predicted a 78% chance of cognitive decline within 10 years for symptom-free adults with very high levels of the biomarker.
Medpagetoday
Jul 18, 15:45
Vision Benefits in GA With Complement Inhibitor, Regardless of AMD, Anti-VEGF
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Geographic atrophy (GA) had a similar response to the complement inhibitor pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) whether concurrent with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or alone, data from a retina clinical...
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(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Geographic atrophy (GA) had a similar response to the complement inhibitor pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) whether concurrent with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or alone, data from a retina clinical...
Medpagetoday
Jul 18, 15:14
Brain Aging Advances More Quickly for People With Metabolic Syndrome
(MedPage Today) -- Middle-aged and older adults with metabolic syndrome had older-appearing brains, a large imaging study from the U.K. Biobank cohort suggested. Participants with metabolic syndrome had a significantly higher brain age gap than...
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Brain Aging Advances More Quickly for People With Metabolic Syndrome. Biobank cohort suggested. Participants with metabolic syndrome had a significantly higher brain age gap than...
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(MedPage Today) -- Middle-aged and older adults with metabolic syndrome had older-appearing brains, a large imaging study from the U.K.
Medpagetoday
Jul 18, 14:00
Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients; Infections in U.S. Hospitals
(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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Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients; Infections in U.S. (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.
Sciencedaily
Jul 18, 12:29
Mediterranean diet may activate tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
The Mediterranean diet may influence aging through tiny proteins produced inside the cell’s mitochondria. Older adults who followed the diet most closely had higher levels of humanin and SHMOOSE, which have been linked to heart and brain protection. Olive oil, fish, legumes, and fewer refined carbohydrates appeared especially important. The findings could eventually help scientists develop more personalized nutrition plans for healthy aging.
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Mediterranean diet may activate tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain. Older adults who followed the diet most closely had higher levels of humanin and SHMOOSE, which have been linked to heart and brain protection. The findings could eventually help scientists develop more personalized nutrition plans for healthy aging.
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The Mediterranean diet may influence aging through tiny proteins produced inside the cell’s mitochondria.
Sciencedaily
Jul 18, 12:29
Intermittent fasting helped people keep weight off for a year
A 12-week intermittent fasting program produced weight-loss benefits that were still visible a year later. Participants who ate within an eight-hour window maintained more weight loss than those who followed their usual longer eating schedule. Both early and late eating windows worked, while early fasting appeared especially helpful for preserving fat loss.
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Intermittent fasting helped people keep weight off for a year. A 12-week intermittent fasting program produced weight-loss benefits that were still visible a year later. Participants who ate within an eight-hour window maintained more weight loss than those who followed their usual longer eating schedule.
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Both early and late eating windows worked, while early fasting appeared especially helpful for preserving fat loss.
Medpagetoday
Jul 18, 12:00
The Upside-Down World of the GLP-1 Bridge
(MedPage Today) -- I spent 10 minutes in complete silence in my patient's room today, my eyes scanning lines of text in the electronic medical record. I wasn't looking for a life-threatening lab value or an undiscovered malignancy. I was hunting...
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The Upside-Down World of the GLP-1 Bridge. (MedPage Today) -- I spent 10 minutes in complete silence in my patient's room today, my eyes scanning lines of text in the electronic medical record. I wasn't looking for a life-threatening lab value or an undiscovered malignancy.
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(MedPage Today) -- I spent 10 minutes in complete silence in my patient's room today, my eyes scanning lines of text in the electronic medical record.
Medpagetoday
Jul 18, 10:00
The New Malaria Vaccine Helps in Africa but Faces a Test: Completing All 4 Doses
(MedPage Today) -- YAOUNDE, Cameroon -- Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel Djoumessi kept walking with her 9-month-old son, Kenfack, strapped to her back. His malaria vaccination appointment at a clinic in central Cameroon...
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The New Malaria Vaccine Helps in Africa but Faces a Test: Completing All 4 Doses. (MedPage Today) -- YAOUNDE, Cameroon -- Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel Djoumessi kept walking with her 9-month-old son, Kenfack, strapped to her back. His malaria vaccination appointment at a clinic in central Cameroon...
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(MedPage Today) -- YAOUNDE, Cameroon -- Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel Djoumessi kept walking with her 9-month-old son, Kenfack, strapped to her back.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Dendrites may be key to learning and memory, study suggests
Branchlike structures called dendrites that extend from neurons appear to make their own computations independent of the cell body, helping individual brain cells store memories of the past, respond to the present and anticipate the future, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The findings, published in Science , represent a paradigm shift in current models of how learning and memory take place. Losonczy led the study with co-first authors Asako Noguchi, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the PML, and Satoshi Terada, Ph.D.
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Branchlike structures called dendrites that extend from neurons appear to make their own computations independent of the cell body, helping individual brain cells store memories of the past, respond to the present and anticipate the future, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Which genes make people more susceptible to depression and other psychiatric disorders?
A study by the University of Barcelona has identified nearly 20 genes that could contribute to some people being more susceptible to depression, anxiety and traits such as irritability and neuroticism. These genes are regulated by the RBFOX1 gene, which acts as the central hub of a genetic network linked to several key processes in brain function. According to the researchers, this genetic overlap between different disorders and traits could help explain why they often appear together in the same person.
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Which genes make people more susceptible to depression and other psychiatric disorders?. These genes are regulated by the RBFOX1 gene, which acts as the central hub of a genetic network linked to several key processes in brain function.
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A study by the University of Barcelona has identified nearly 20 genes that could contribute to some people being more susceptible to depression, anxiety and traits such as irritability and neuroticism.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
GLP-1 shows promise for patients with advanced fatty liver disease
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have reported results from a large international clinical trial showing that semaglutide, a medication in the GLP-1 class of drugs widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, may help reduce liver scarring in patients with advanced fatty liver disease, including those with early-stage cirrhosis.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study results, published July 15, 2026, in the online edition of The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology , address a major unmet need for people with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failur…
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have reported results from a large international clinical trial showing that semaglutide, a medication in the GLP-1 class of drugs widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, may help reduce liver scarring in patients with advanced fatty liver disease, including those with early-stage cirrhosis.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Spain's liver transplants now generate more economic value than they cost, study says
Public investment in liver transplants not only saves lives and substantially improves patients' survival and quality of life but also generates a positive long-term social and economic return. That is the finding of a pioneering study led by researchers from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), the National Transplant Organization (ONT) and Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. More than four decades after the first liver transplant in Spain in 1984, this is the first study to perform a global assessment of the impact of these interventions, not only from the perspective of patients' health but also from economic and social perspectives.
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Spain's liver transplants now generate more economic value than they cost, study says. Public investment in liver transplants not only saves lives and substantially improves patients' survival and quality of life but also generates a positive long-term social and economic return.
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More than four decades after the first liver transplant in Spain in 1984, this is the first study to perform a global assessment of the impact of these interventions, not only from the perspective of patients' health but also from economic and social perspectives.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Wildfires, smoke and stress lead to reduced birth weight and more premature births
Exposure to wildfires during pregnancy has negative effects on infant health, according to a study recently published by the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) at the UAB in the journal Perspectives Demogràfiques. Based on 3.4 million births in Spain between 2008 and 2021, the research identifies two mechanisms: stress and air pollution caused by fine particulate matter (PM2.5) carried by smoke. One effect is a 10% increase in the likelihood of low birth weight. Another effect is an increase in preterm births.
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Wildfires, smoke and stress lead to reduced birth weight and more premature births. One effect is a 10% increase in the likelihood of low birth weight. Another effect is an increase in preterm births.
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Exposure to wildfires during pregnancy has negative effects on infant health, according to a study recently published by the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) at the UAB in the journal Perspectives Demogràfiques.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
LIG1 loss exposes a therapeutic vulnerability in triple-negative breast cancer
Loss of one copy of the DNA ligase I (LIG1) gene in triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) with TP53 mutations confers resistance to chemotherapy, but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have identified a vulnerability in these cells and used it to their advantage. The team identified underlying molecular mechanisms of platinum resistance that they neutralized with combinations of available drugs to reduce tumor growth in animal models. This work also highlights LIG1 status as a patient stratification factor for ongoing and future clinical trials. The study appeared in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.
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LIG1 loss exposes a therapeutic vulnerability in triple-negative breast cancer. Loss of one copy of the DNA ligase I (LIG1) gene in triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) with TP53 mutations confers resistance to chemotherapy, but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have identified a vulnerability in these cells and used it to their advantag…
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The study appeared in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Aussie supermarkets failing to help us eat a healthier diet
New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food retailers are taking significant voluntary action to create healthier food environments for children and families.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Cameron from Australia's Deakin University Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition. "When it's clear that retailers won't take significant action themselves, we need to see governments urgently introduce mandatory, legally binding standards for major supermarkets to address the g…
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New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food retailers are taking significant voluntary action to create healthier food environments for children and families.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
A sales tax on doctor visits and medicine? In Missouri, some worry
Missouri health care advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can't afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.
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A sales tax on doctor visits and medicine? Missouri health care advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can't afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.
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Missouri health care advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can't afford it.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Legionnaires' disease, a form of pneumonia, is treatable but kills about 10% of patients, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Study shows where women live can shape heart health for decades
Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster declines as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, published in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes , measured heart health at five time points using a score based on eight health and lifestyle factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, diet and physical activity.
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Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster declines as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything.
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Cut the number of choices you make each day. Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night.
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Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything.
Medicalxpress
Jul 18, 09:10
How brain remodeling during adolescence shapes memory
Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes involving decision-making and emotional regulation extending into the mid- to late 20s. Now, for the first time, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have identified a biological process in mice that offers new insight into how memory circuits mature during this extended period of brain development.
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Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes involving decision-making and emotional regulation extending into the mid- to late 20s.
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Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes involving decision-making and emotional regulation extending into the mid- to late 20s.
Foxnews
Jul 18, 09:00
Weight-loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group
A weight-loss specialist says GLP-1 results boost confidence in job interviews and dating, but the study found no clear improvement in well-being.
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First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67 Wildfire smoke is invading more than 20 states — doctors reveal who should worry most Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60% Doctors warn your 'stomach bug' may actually be a parasite that's harder to detect Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Oze…
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A weight-loss specialist says GLP-1 results boost confidence in job interviews and dating, but the study found no clear improvement in well-being.
Statnews
Jul 18, 08:30
Opinion: STAT readers on the value of primary care, obesity as a disease, and more
“The real opportunity is to move beyond policies and narratives that pit specialties against one another,” presidents of the AAFP, ACP, and AAP write.
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Opinion: STAT readers on the value of primary care, obesity as a disease, and more. “The real opportunity is to move beyond policies and narratives that pit specialties against one another,” presidents of the AAFP, ACP, and AAP write.
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“The real opportunity is to move beyond policies and narratives that pit specialties against one another,” presidents of the AAFP, ACP, and AAP write.
Isomorphiclabs
Jul 17, 23:26
The Isomorphic Labs Drug Design Engine unlocks a new frontier beyond AlphaFold
Our Tech Partnerships Careers News Our Team Our Tech Partnerships Careers Life at Iso Work with Us Job Openings News Vision The Isomorphic Labs Drug Design Engine unlocks a new frontier beyond AlphaF…
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The Isomorphic Labs Drug Design Engine unlocks a new frontier beyond AlphaFold. We have unlocked a new paradigm of predictive accuracy in understanding our biomolecular world, allowing us to rationally design new medicines on a computer with unprecedented understanding and precision.
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Our Tech Partnerships Careers News Our Team Our Tech Partnerships Careers Life at Iso Work with Us Job Openings News Vision The Isomorphic Labs Drug Design Engine unlocks a new frontier beyond AlphaFold February 10, 2026 min Read min Read min Read min Read min listen min watch Copy url Table of Contents Listen: Spotify Apple Podcasts Today, we are excited to share an update on our progress towards a new frontier of drug design.
Foxnews
Jul 17, 21:40
First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67
The outbreak has sickened 67 people with 12 hospitalized as investigators trace Legionella bacteria to dozens of cooling towers on the Upper East Side.
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Wildfire smoke is invading more than 20 states — doctors reveal who should worry most Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60% Doctors warn your 'stomach bug' may actually be a parasite that's harder to detect Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness…
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The outbreak has sickened 67 people with 12 hospitalized as investigators trace Legionella bacteria to dozens of cooling towers on the Upper East Side.
Statnews
Jul 17, 20:48
Opinion: What the 20th century war on smog tells us about today’s wildfire smoke
The evolution of air pollution policy shows how to respond to the dangerous haze caused by Canadian wildfires, experts write in opinion piece.
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Opinion: What the 20th century war on smog tells us about today’s wildfire smoke. The evolution of air pollution policy shows how to respond to the dangerous haze caused by Canadian wildfires, experts write in opinion piece.
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The evolution of air pollution policy shows how to respond to the dangerous haze caused by Canadian wildfires, experts write in opinion piece.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Two hours of sleep restored: Researchers make Alzheimer's breakthrough
There's a small fire isolated in your kitchen. If you had the right tool, you might be able to put it out. But before you can, the sprinklers turn on and flood your entire house. An automatic response to an issue has now damaged everything you own.
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Two hours of sleep restored: Researchers make Alzheimer's breakthrough. If you had the right tool, you might be able to put it out. An automatic response to an issue has now damaged everything you own.
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There's a small fire isolated in your kitchen.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs not linked to risk of degenerative eye disease in adults with type 2 diabetes
An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—a type of medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone—to lower blood sugar and support weight loss. Some research has suggested that their use can reduce the risk of developing other diseases.
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An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—a type of medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone—to lower blood sugar and support weight loss. Some research has suggested that their use can reduce the risk of developing other diseases.
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adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—a type of medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone—to lower blood sugar and support weight loss.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Brain circuits may help explain cognitive symptoms in progressive supranuclear palsy
Researchers at Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have found that tau buildup in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) may affect brain networks involved in thinking and behavior. The findings suggest that symptoms may arise not only from where tau builds up in the brain but also from how those affected areas are connected to distant brain regions.
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Researchers at Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have found that tau buildup in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) may affect brain networks involved in thinking and behavior.
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Researchers at Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have found that tau buildup in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) may affect brain networks involved in thinking and behavior.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
What people look at most reflects their brains' specialization
While people explore the environment around them, their eyes constantly move between different objects, faces and other specific segments of a visual scene. This dynamic process allows them to prioritize visual information relevant to a task at hand or that they find more interesting, ignoring details or items in their surroundings that they deem less important.
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While people explore the environment around them, their eyes constantly move between different objects, faces and other specific segments of a visual scene. This dynamic process allows them to prioritize visual information relevant to a task at hand or that they find more interesting, ignoring details or items in their surroundings that they deem less important.
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While people explore the environment around them, their eyes constantly move between different objects, faces and other specific segments of a visual scene.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Microbiota dysbiosis triggers intestinal cancer stemness
Scientists at National Taiwan University College of Medicine have discovered that cancer formation is not simply caused by gene mutations. Colorectal cancers primarily originate from epithelial cells that form adenocarcinomas at the interface between the host and microbiota. In addition to genetic mutations, the trillions of microbes in the gut environment, termed microbiota or microbiome, play important roles in cancer development. The microbiome is now regarded as a promising therapeutic target, in addition to controlling host factors, for managing colon cancer.
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Microbiota dysbiosis triggers intestinal cancer stemness. In addition to genetic mutations, the trillions of microbes in the gut environment, termed microbiota or microbiome, play important roles in cancer development. The microbiome is now regarded as a promising therapeutic target, in addition to controlling host factors, for managing colon cancer.
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Scientists at National Taiwan University College of Medicine have discovered that cancer formation is not simply caused by gene mutations.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
CDC warns of parasite outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The warning, posted Thursday night, follows an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened more than 1,644 people who reported eating at the chain's restaurants in those five states, according to the CDC. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Genetic study redefines a form of excessive sweating as a treatable neurological condition
An international research team led by Dr. Frank Bosmans (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) has discovered a major genetic cause of hyperhidrosis (chronic and excessive sweating). The study, published in Science Advances, provides strong evidence that a genetically determined form of hyperhidrosis arises from overstimulation of the nerves that control the sweat glands. The discovery removes the stigma surrounding the condition and paves the way for targeted treatments using existing medicines.
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Genetic study redefines a form of excessive sweating as a treatable neurological condition. Frank Bosmans (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) has discovered a major genetic cause of hyperhidrosis (chronic and excessive sweating). The discovery removes the stigma surrounding the condition and paves the way for targeted treatments using existing medicines.
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An international research team led by Dr.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Extra SORLA protein shields brain connections from tau tangles in mouse models
Alzheimer's disease and many other forms of neurodegeneration share a common culprit. In these diseases, tau proteins that normally stabilize neuronal microtubule filaments within our nervous system networks instead form noxious knots and gradually disrupt the circuits they would otherwise preserve.
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Extra SORLA protein shields brain connections from tau tangles in mouse models. Alzheimer's disease and many other forms of neurodegeneration share a common culprit. In these diseases, tau proteins that normally stabilize neuronal microtubule filaments within our nervous system networks instead form noxious knots and gradually disrupt the circuits they would otherwise preserve.
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Alzheimer's disease and many other forms of neurodegeneration share a common culprit.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Early warning signs of potential drug resistance in schistosomiasis parasite revealed
Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment. The study provides an early warning for disease control and elimination programs.
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Early warning signs of potential drug resistance in schistosomiasis parasite revealed. Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment. The study provides an early warning for disease control and elimination programs.
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Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
New mechanism explains how spinal stimulation improves arm movement after stroke
Researchers in the Neuromechatronics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University have already proven that spinal cord stimulation can help people regain movement after stroke, but until now they didn't quite know how.
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by Kaitlyn Landram, Carnegie Mellon University Mechanical Engineering This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . In a new study, published today in Cell Reports Medicine , a research team led by Doug Weber, professor of mechanical engineering and neuroscience, and Ph.D.
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Researchers in the Neuromechatronics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University have already proven that spinal cord stimulation can help people regain movement after stroke, but until now they didn't quite know how.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
New imaging method tracks cancer from whole body to individual cells
One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the "big picture" seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment. Now, by combining multiple imaging techniques (PET scans, bioluminescence and fluorescence), scientists can detect tumors across the whole body simultaneously, pinpoint key targets and then examine those tumors in detail, including the surrounding cells and tissue.
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One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the "big picture" seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment.
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One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the "big picture" seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 20:22
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows downstream health benefits
Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep. This blockage causes shallow or irregular breathing that lowers oxygen levels, decreasing sleep quality and raising the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows downstream health benefits. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep.
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Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S.
Bbc
Jul 17, 18:00
Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
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Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 17:41
Study Backs NP, PA Prescriptions for Abortion Drugs
(MedPage Today) -- Medication abortion was just as safe and effective when provided by nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants/associates (PAs) as compared to physicians, a retrospective cohort study suggested. The estimated effectiveness...
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(MedPage Today) -- Medication abortion was just as safe and effective when provided by nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants/associates (PAs) as compared to physicians, a retrospective cohort study suggested.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 17:29
Anti-VEGF Continuous Delivery Device Preserves Vision, Retinal Anatomy in DME
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) maintained improvements in visual acuity and retinal anatomy for up to 4 years with the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS; Susvimo), according to updated results from...
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(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) maintained improvements in visual acuity and retinal anatomy for up to 4 years with the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS; Susvimo), according to updated results from...
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 17:09
Bill to Block AI Prior Authorization in Medicare Fails in Senate
(MedPage Today) -- Senate Democrats failed Thursday to kill an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven prior authorization demonstration program for traditional Medicare, but they say this isn't the end of the road. "Democrats tried to stop AI prior...
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(MedPage Today) -- Senate Democrats failed Thursday to kill an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven prior authorization demonstration program for traditional Medicare, but they say this isn't the end of the road.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 16:26
What Was RFK Jr. Accused of This Week?
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz
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What Was RFK Jr. Accused of 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
Jul 17, 16:16
Faster Cognitive Decline Linked to Cumulative Physiologic Stress
(MedPage Today) -- Higher cumulative physiologic stress reflected in salivary cortisol was associated with faster cognitive decline, a prospective study showed. Older adults with high cumulative cortisol exposure had worse composite global cognition...
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Faster Cognitive Decline Linked to Cumulative Physiologic Stress. (MedPage Today) -- Higher cumulative physiologic stress reflected in salivary cortisol was associated with faster cognitive decline, a prospective study showed. Older adults with high cumulative cortisol exposure had worse composite global cognition...
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(MedPage Today) -- Higher cumulative physiologic stress reflected in salivary cortisol was associated with faster cognitive decline, a prospective study showed.
Statnews
Jul 17, 16:05
Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help
Physicians who offer counseling on quitting cigarettes and alcohol during patient visits would get a 19% increase in reimbursement under a proposed Medicare change.
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Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products and peptides. Pretty much everyone who cares about public health agrees that it’s a good idea to help people quit smoking, the No.
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Physicians who offer counseling on quitting cigarettes and alcohol during patient visits would get a 19% increase in reimbursement under a proposed Medicare change.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 15:43
Oncology Reimbursement Cuts; Cancer-Prone Geckos; Sam Neill's Rare Blood Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- The Medicare physician fee schedule proposed by CMS for 2027 will result in a 1.5% payment cut for hematology/oncology and a 1.5% increase for radiation oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology estimated. The FDA...
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(MedPage Today) -- The Medicare physician fee schedule proposed by CMS for 2027 will result in a 1.5% payment cut for hematology/oncology and a 1.5% increase for radiation oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology estimated.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 15:17
Anti-VEGF Agent Collects Big Win in Trial of Diabetic Retinopathy
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Diabetic retinopathy severity and the risk of vision-threatening complications decreased significantly in patients treated with the investigational VEGF inhibitor tarcocimab, a randomized, sham-controlled study...
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(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Diabetic retinopathy severity and the risk of vision-threatening complications decreased significantly in patients treated with the investigational VEGF inhibitor tarcocimab, a randomized, sham-controlled study...
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 13:47
First Complement Inhibitor Wins Full Approval in IgA Nephropathy
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA fully approved iptacopan (Fabhalta) to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of disease progression, drugmaker Novartis announced on Friday. The complement inhibitor...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA fully approved iptacopan (Fabhalta) to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of disease progression, drugmaker Novartis announced on Friday.
Foxnews
Jul 17, 13:36
Wildfire smoke is invading more than 20 states — doctors reveal who should worry most
PM2.5 particles from Canadian wildfire smoke can penetrate deep into lungs and the bloodstream, posing risks even for healthy people across 20+ states.
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Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60% Doctors warn your 'stomach bug' may actually be a parasite that's harder to detect Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Doctors answer Think your cortisol is too high?
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PM2.5 particles from Canadian wildfire smoke can penetrate deep into lungs and the bloodstream, posing risks even for healthy people across 20+ states.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 13:07
Booted Docs Charge Censorship at Diabetes Journal
(MedPage Today) -- Editors at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) top journal are once again levying charges of censorship, after a packet of editorials about the events of this year's annual meeting was denied publication by organization...
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(MedPage Today) -- Editors at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) top journal are once again levying charges of censorship, after a packet of editorials about the events of this year's annual meeting was denied publication by organization...
Statnews
Jul 17, 13:04
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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This time around, we note that Ichnos Glenmark Innovation hired Mariana Cota Stirner as chief medical officer. Previously, she served as fractional chief medical officer and head of clinical development at Azalea Therapeutics. But all work and no play can make for a dull chief medical officer.
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From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 13:03
What's the Best Way to Test for Cyclospora Infection?
(MedPage Today) -- Routine ova and parasite (O&P) testing is likely to miss a Cyclospora infection, so physicians should be sure to request additional methods when searching for a diagnosis, testing experts said. "The thing physicians may...
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(MedPage Today) -- Routine ova and parasite (O&P) testing is likely to miss a Cyclospora infection, so physicians should be sure to request additional methods when searching for a diagnosis, testing experts said.
Statnews
Jul 17, 13:02
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about rising drug shortages, GSK coughing up a trial loss, and more
The number of active medication shortages in the U.S. rose to 227 in the second quarter of 2026
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about rising drug shortages, GSK coughing up a trial loss, and more. The number of active medication shortages in the U.S. rose to 227 in the second quarter of 2026
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The number of active medication shortages in the U.S.
Bbc
Jul 17, 12:31
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
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All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 12:20
New Agents for AMD Preserve Vision, Dramatically Reduce Treatment Burden
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- An investigational bispecific antibody for retinal disease achieved faster and numerically greater short-term improvements in visual acuity and retinal anatomy versus faricimab (Vabysmo), a randomized, proof-of...
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(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- An investigational bispecific antibody for retinal disease achieved faster and numerically greater short-term improvements in visual acuity and retinal anatomy versus faricimab (Vabysmo), a randomized, proof-of...
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 12:11
Trump Admin Revives Rule That Could Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Who Use Medicaid
(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers, and others. The policy, known as "public charge," appeared...
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(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers, and others.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 12:00
Wildfire Smoke Kills Tens of Thousands Each Year. Here's How It Attacks the Body.
(MedPage Today) -- Smoke from wildfires -- which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms -- attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show. It attacks...
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(MedPage Today) -- Smoke from wildfires -- which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms -- attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 11:58
The Inherent Danger in Secretary Kennedy's COVID Vaccine Injury Table
(MedPage Today) -- Last week, news reports indicated that HHS will propose a COVID-19 countermeasures injury table: a list of conditions presumed to result from COVID vaccines and other countermeasures, so those who suffer them can be compensated...
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(MedPage Today) -- Last week, news reports indicated that HHS will propose a COVID-19 countermeasures injury table: a list of conditions presumed to result from COVID vaccines and other countermeasures, so those who suffer them can be compensated...
Statnews
Jul 17, 11:53
Who can access testosterone hormone medication in the U.S.?
Wildfire smoke health hazards, a new idea for treating Duchenne, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Who can access testosterone hormone medication in the U.S.?. Wildfire smoke health hazards, a new idea for treating Duchenne, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Wildfire smoke health hazards, a new idea for treating Duchenne, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Study finds mixed associations between breastfeeding and childhood allergies
Breastfeeding is widely recognized for its important role in supporting a child's early growth and immune system development. Previous studies have found that exclusive breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months is associated with a lower risk of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis during early childhood. Recognizing these health benefits, the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. Despite its positive effects, its impact on food allergies remains inconclusive.
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Study finds mixed associations between breastfeeding and childhood allergies. Breastfeeding is widely recognized for its important role in supporting a child's early growth and immune system development. Previous studies have found that exclusive breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months is associated with a lower risk of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis during early childhood.
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Recognizing these health benefits, the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Research calls for Japan to redesign health and diplomacy by 2040
Two papers by researchers and policy practitioners provide evidence-based suggestions to help Japan's health system continue to flourish, even as its population rapidly ages.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . However, new challenges are arising that may strain Japan's health care system. By 2040, more than one in three people in Japan will be age 65 or older, and medical and long-term care needs are shifting from short-term hospital treatment to years of daily support for older adults living wi…
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Two papers by researchers and policy practitioners provide evidence-based suggestions to help Japan's health system continue to flourish, even as its population rapidly ages.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Facing funding losses, states call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
As the Trump administration's January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers are turning the tables by pushing to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . According to the state, nearly 5 million of more than 14 million residents on Medi-Cal will be subject to the rule. "It's a basic principle that taxpayers deserve transparency about which large employers are shifting their health care costs onto the public."
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As the Trump administration's January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers are turning the tables by pushing to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Researcher develops an affordable helping hand for stroke recovery
For millions of stroke survivors, something as simple as picking up a glass of water or holding a sandwich is a daily challenge. Quentin Sanders wants to make those moments easier through wearable robotic technology designed to restore hand function.
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Researcher develops an affordable helping hand for stroke recovery. For millions of stroke survivors, something as simple as picking up a glass of water or holding a sandwich is a daily challenge. Quentin Sanders wants to make those moments easier through wearable robotic technology designed to restore hand function.
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For millions of stroke survivors, something as simple as picking up a glass of water or holding a sandwich is a daily challenge.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
ECT-like stimulation unlocks lasting immature-like state in adult mouse neurons
A research team at Fujita Health University led by Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa has uncovered a novel mechanism of cellular plasticity in which repeated neuronal stimulation can durably alter the identity of mature neurons. Using a neural stimulation pattern termed "Repetitive Optogenetic Stimulation (REPOPS)," the researchers found that granule cells of the hippocampal dentate gyrus undergo long-lasting changes in nuclear structure and gene expression, revealing a novel process which the team terms "nuclear reprogramming."
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A research team at Fujita Health University led by Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa has uncovered a novel mechanism of cellular plasticity in which repeated neuronal stimulation can durably alter the identity of mature neurons.
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A research team at Fujita Health University led by Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa has uncovered a novel mechanism of cellular plasticity in which repeated neuronal stimulation can durably alter the identity of mature neurons.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Venture capital investments increasingly shaping innovation in radiology
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) suggests that venture capital (VC) is playing a significant and growing role in driving innovation in radiology. The study, "Venture Capital Investments in Radiology from 2000–2023," found that a total of $11.4 billion was invested across 646 companies, with funding especially concentrated in medical devices, artificial intelligence health care software, and biotechnology and drug discovery.
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A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) suggests that venture capital (VC) is playing a significant and growing role in driving innovation in radiology. The study, "Venture Capital Investments in Radiology from 2000–2023," found that a total of $11.
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A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) suggests that venture capital (VC) is playing a significant and growing role in driving innovation in radiology.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
An open-source blueprint to help institutions worldwide launch nurse-led innovation accelerators
Recognizing that nurses are an untapped resource for health care solutions, Penn Nursing has released a comprehensive guide for institutions to build their own nurse-led innovation accelerators. The model, supported by the Bedford Falls Foundation, provides a structured pathway to move nurse-led ideas from simple "one-offs" to scalable, commercialized solutions.
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Recognizing that nurses are an untapped resource for health care solutions, Penn Nursing has released a comprehensive guide for institutions to build their own nurse-led innovation accelerators. The model, supported by the Bedford Falls Foundation, provides a structured pathway to move nurse-led ideas from simple "one-offs" to scalable, commercialized solutions.
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Recognizing that nurses are an untapped resource for health care solutions, Penn Nursing has released a comprehensive guide for institutions to build their own nurse-led innovation accelerators.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Early inflammation signal drives oral cancer development, highlights path for immunoprevention
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified an immune pathway that may promote the progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. These results provide insight into how precancers gradually establish immune tolerance that allows cancer development.
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Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified an immune pathway that may promote the progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. These results provide insight into how precancers gradually establish immune tolerance that allows cancer development.
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Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified an immune pathway that may promote the progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
New body index aims to move beyond BMI and works for babies too
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet, BMI was designed to describe the characteristics of the average man rather than to assess an individual's health, and it did not account for age, sex, ethnicity or body composition.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet, BMI was designed to describe the characteristics of the average man rather than to assess an individual's health, and it did no…
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Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
A clear message—wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health
Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere.
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"Extreme heat and wildfire smoke each carry major risks, especially for people with chronic health conditions, including heart disease. However, it's important to recognize the serious impact on cardiovascular health as well.
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are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Researchers investigate potential connections between menopausal hormone therapy and ocular health
Faculty members at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are working together across academic departments to learn more about how menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as hormone replacement therapy, affects women's bodies. Among their many focuses is eye health.
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Faculty members at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are working together across academic departments to learn more about how menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as hormone replacement therapy, affects women's bodies. Among their many focuses is eye health.
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Faculty members at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are working together across academic departments to learn more about how menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as hormone replacement therapy, affects women's bodies.
Medicalxpress
Jul 17, 11:43
Experimental drug may protect the heart in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have identified a potential pathway that could protect cardiac function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive and fatal genetic disease that weakens the body's muscles. Published in Molecular Therapy, the new study examined the effects of the experimental drug Setanaxib in two preclinical models of DMD.
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Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have identified a potential pathway that could protect cardiac function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive and fatal genetic disease that weakens the body's muscles.
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Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have identified a potential pathway that could protect cardiac function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive and fatal genetic disease that weakens the body's muscles.
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 11:05
Consider This Before Cataract Surgery; Grant Rule: What's Next? CDC Nominee Grilled
(MedPage Today) -- The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody! Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories...
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Consider This Before Cataract Surgery; Grant Rule: What's Next? CDC Nominee Grilled. Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories...
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(MedPage Today) -- The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody!
Medpagetoday
Jul 17, 09:28
Iceberg Blamed in Diarrhea Outbreak; Masking Urged in Cities; DEA's Ketamine Probes
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Lettuce at Taco Bell in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia has been confirmed as a source of the outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite Cyclospora...
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Iceberg Blamed in Diarrhea Outbreak; Masking Urged in Cities; DEA's Ketamine Probes. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Lettuce at Taco Bell in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia has been confirmed as a source of the outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite Cyclospora...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jul 17, 08:30
STAT+: MDCalc is scoring the clinical calculators used by millions of doctors
MDCalc is launching a quality-rating system for the more than 800 clinical calculators used to assess disease risk, transplant eligibility, and more.
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Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag of clinical AI, digital health at the FDA, and the boom in direct-to-consumer telehealth. Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses.
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MDCalc is launching a quality-rating system for the more than 800 clinical calculators used to assess disease risk, transplant eligibility, and more.
Statnews
Jul 17, 08:30
Opinion: MAHA is rewriting the vocabulary of American mental health care
“‘Deprescribing’ elevated into a movement, and a cultural default, is a clinical hazard,” writes Sunny Patel.
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Opinion: MAHA is rewriting the vocabulary of American mental health care. “‘Deprescribing’ elevated into a movement, and a cultural default, is a clinical hazard,” writes Sunny Patel.
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“‘Deprescribing’ elevated into a movement, and a cultural default, is a clinical hazard,” writes Sunny Patel.
Statnews
Jul 17, 08:30
STAT+: Can ultrasound unlock the power of gene therapy? A startup makes big claims
Sonothera is developing a new way to deliver genes into cells that, if borne out, could have a big impact on muscular dystrophy and other diseases.
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Jason is a general assignment reporter, with particular focus on genetic medicine and rare disease. Jason is a general assignment reporter, with particular focus on genetic medicine and rare disease. Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day
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Sonothera is developing a new way to deliver genes into cells that, if borne out, could have a big impact on muscular dystrophy and other diseases.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 08:05
New Alzheimer's drug repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
A drug originally developed for spinal cord injury may offer a fresh approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. In mouse studies, KCL-286 repaired dangerous DNA damage, reduced inflammation, and targeted multiple disease-related pathways instead of focusing on just amyloid or tau. Since it has already cleared an initial human safety trial, researchers believe it could move more quickly into Alzheimer’s clinical testing.
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New Alzheimer's drug repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation. In mouse studies, KCL-286 repaired dangerous DNA damage, reduced inflammation, and targeted multiple disease-related pathways instead of focusing on just amyloid or tau.
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A drug originally developed for spinal cord injury may offer a fresh approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 08:05
This drug could help millions keep their kidneys working longer
An international study found that finerenone slows kidney function decline and reduces the risk of serious kidney and cardiovascular complications in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. The results could open the door to a much-needed new treatment option for the majority of CKD patients who have long had limited choices.
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An international study found that finerenone slows kidney function decline and reduces the risk of serious kidney and cardiovascular complications in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. The results could open the door to a much-needed new treatment option for the majority of CKD patients who have long had limited choices.
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An international study found that finerenone slows kidney function decline and reduces the risk of serious kidney and cardiovascular complications in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 08:05
This sugar-coated therapy boosted survival against deadly brain cancer by 50% in mice
A new experimental treatment may have found a way to outsmart glioblastoma’s toughest defense: the blood-brain barrier. Researchers used sugar-coated nanoparticles to ferry genetic instructions that restore a key tumor-suppressing protein directly into brain cancer cells. In mouse studies, the therapy increased median survival by 50% while shrinking tumors without noticeable damage to other organs.
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This sugar-coated therapy boosted survival against deadly brain cancer by 50% in mice. Researchers used sugar-coated nanoparticles to ferry genetic instructions that restore a key tumor-suppressing protein directly into brain cancer cells. In mouse studies, the therapy increased median survival by 50% while shrinking tumors without noticeable damage to other organs.
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A new experimental treatment may have found a way to outsmart glioblastoma’s toughest defense: the blood-brain barrier.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 08:05
Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects
A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria. Researchers identified more than 100 cases in which sweeteners behaved differently when combined with medications, caffeine, or flavorings. The combination of isosteviol and the antidepressant duloxetine was especially disruptive, reducing beneficial bacteria and overall microbial diversity.
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Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects. Researchers identified more than 100 cases in which sweeteners behaved differently when combined with medications, caffeine, or flavorings. The combination of isosteviol and the antidepressant duloxetine was especially disruptive, reducing beneficial bacteria and overall microbial diversity.
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A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
Modern neuroscience is rediscovering an idea Freud had 130 years ago
What if Sigmund Freud was onto something that modern neuroscience is only now beginning to explain? A new paper argues that today's leading theory of the brain—as a prediction machine constantly anticipating the world—closely mirrors ideas psychoanalysis has explored for more than a century.
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Modern neuroscience is rediscovering an idea Freud had 130 years ago. What if Sigmund Freud was onto something that modern neuroscience is only now beginning to explain? A new paper argues that today's leading theory of the brain—as a prediction machine constantly anticipating the world—closely mirrors ideas psychoanalysis has explored for more than a century.
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What if Sigmund Freud was onto something that modern neuroscience is only now beginning to explain?
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
Melanoma's secret to cheating death has finally been revealed
Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery by discovering the missing genetic ingredient that helps melanoma cells become effectively immortal. The breakthrough could open the door to new treatments aimed at disrupting one of cancer's most important survival strategies.
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Melanoma's secret to cheating death has finally been revealed. Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery by discovering the missing genetic ingredient that helps melanoma cells become effectively immortal. The breakthrough could open the door to new treatments aimed at disrupting one of cancer's most important survival strategies.
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Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery by discovering the missing genetic ingredient that helps melanoma cells become effectively immortal.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
The secret to healthy aging may be hidden in your blood
Some people live past 100 with remarkable health, and researchers may have uncovered one reason why. A new study found that centenarians have a unique chemical "fingerprint" in their blood that sets them apart from normal aging, including unusual patterns of bile acids and steroids linked to longer survival.
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The secret to healthy aging may be hidden in your blood. Some people live past 100 with remarkable health, and researchers may have uncovered one reason why. A new study found that centenarians have a unique chemical "fingerprint" in their blood that sets them apart from normal aging, including unusual patterns of bile acids and steroids linked to longer survival.
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Some people live past 100 with remarkable health, and researchers may have uncovered one reason why.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health
Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain? In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, researchers found that people with lower vitamin C levels in their blood also tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections in a key brain network involved in memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.
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Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health. Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain? In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, researchers found that people with lower vitamin C levels in their blood also tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections in a key brain network involved in memory,…
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Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain?
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments
A UCLA study has identified a hidden Achilles' heel in aggressive small cell cancers that have resisted new treatments for decades. Scientists found that tumors lacking the RB gene become critically dependent on the protein E2F3 for survival. Blocking E2F3 shut down tumor growth in laboratory models, and existing FDA-approved drugs may be able to exploit this vulnerability. The discovery could pave the way for faster development of more effective therapies.
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A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments. Scientists found that tumors lacking the RB gene become critically dependent on the protein E2F3 for survival. Blocking E2F3 shut down tumor growth in laboratory models, and existing FDA-approved drugs may be able to exploit this vulnerability.
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A UCLA study has identified a hidden Achilles' heel in aggressive small cell cancers that have resisted new treatments for decades.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
Drinking to cope with stress may permanently rewire your brain
Using alcohol to cope with stress when young may permanently alter the brain, making it harder to adapt to challenges and increasing the risk of returning to drinking later in life. Researchers also found signs of brain damage associated with early dementia, suggesting the effects can linger long after alcohol use has stopped.
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Using alcohol to cope with stress when young may permanently alter the brain, making it harder to adapt to challenges and increasing the risk of returning to drinking later in life. Researchers also found signs of brain damage associated with early dementia, suggesting the effects can linger long after alcohol use has stopped.
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Using alcohol to cope with stress when young may permanently alter the brain, making it harder to adapt to challenges and increasing the risk of returning to drinking later in life.
Sciencedaily
Jul 17, 03:04
Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for the U.S. healthcare system.
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Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test. A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for the U.S.
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A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment.
Bbc
Jul 16, 23:36
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
Medical editor Published 17 July 2026, 00:36 BST A less invasive therapy for prostate cancer is just as effective as surgery or radiotherapy but with a lower risk of side effects, a major study sugge…
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Medical editor Published 17 July 2026, 00:36 BST A less invasive therapy for prostate cancer is just as effective as surgery or radiotherapy but with a lower risk of side effects, a major study suggests.
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An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
Statnews
Jul 16, 21:38
STAT+: Fresh turmoil roils American Diabetes Association following controversy at conference
Turmoil at the ADA has taken a fresh turn, with leaders blocking editors at its flagship journal from publishing pieces detailing a controversy at the group’s annual meeting.
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Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. In the spiked editorial and personal accounts, now available on an open-access website , the diabetes specialists who were ejected in early June detail their treatment.
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Turmoil at the ADA has taken a fresh turn, with leaders blocking editors at its flagship journal from publishing pieces detailing a controversy at the group’s annual meeting.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
Public health leadership needs to build trustworthy AI in health, expert argues
From disease surveillance to clinical care, artificial intelligence is transforming health. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in decisions affecting population health, a new editorial argues that realizing AI's full potential requires public health leadership alongside technical innovation.
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Public health leadership needs to build trustworthy AI in health, expert argues. From disease surveillance to clinical care, artificial intelligence is transforming health. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in decisions affecting population health, a new editorial argues that realizing AI's full potential requires public health leadership alongside technical innovation.
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From disease surveillance to clinical care, artificial intelligence is transforming health.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
A chat with a veterinarian may help smokers kick the habit
When a dog smells of cigarette smoke, veterinarians immediately understand that the animal is breathing in secondhand smoke. Known as a "smoker's poodle," the pet "presumably sits on somebody's lap as they smoke, and we think, 'Oh, this is bad for the animal,'" says Elizabeth Rozanski, D.V.M., DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, a professor of small animal clinical sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
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A chat with a veterinarian may help smokers kick the habit. When a dog smells of cigarette smoke, veterinarians immediately understand that the animal is breathing in secondhand smoke. Known as a "smoker's poodle," the pet "presumably sits on somebody's lap as they smoke, and we think, 'Oh, this is bad for the animal,'" says Elizabeth Rozanski, D.V.M.
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When a dog smells of cigarette smoke, veterinarians immediately understand that the animal is breathing in secondhand smoke.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
Simple antiseptic approach could help prevent deadly infections in newborn babies
A low-cost antiseptic treatment routinely used in health care settings could help reduce the risk of life-threatening infections in newborn babies, according to new research led by scientists at City St George's.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, recently published in JAMA Network Open , evaluated whether applying antiseptic solutions to women during labor and to newborn infants shortly after birth could reduce levels of harmful bacteria that can cause neonatal sepsis.
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A low-cost antiseptic treatment routinely used in health care settings could help reduce the risk of life-threatening infections in newborn babies, according to new research led by scientists at City St George's.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
New images map key membrane protein in brain related to stroke
Scientists have, for the first time, mapped in exquisite three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the brain related to learning, memory and fear-related behavior.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, was published today in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology . "If you're able to design a drug that delivers an inhibitor to this channel, it could lengthen tissue survival in cases of stroke.
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Scientists have, for the first time, mapped in exquisite three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the brain related to learning, memory and fear-related behavior.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
Implant helps paralyzed man to feed himself and drink from a cup
A neuroprosthetic system has helped a man with paralysis move his hand and feel touch again following a spinal cord injury, reports research published in Nature Medicine. Some of the system's benefits continued even when the device was turned off, suggesting that it may support longer-term recovery as well as help movement in real time.
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A neuroprosthetic system has helped a man with paralysis move his hand and feel touch again following a spinal cord injury, reports research published in Nature Medicine. Some of the system's benefits continued even when the device was turned off, suggesting that it may support longer-term recovery as well as help movement in real time.
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A neuroprosthetic system has helped a man with paralysis move his hand and feel touch again following a spinal cord injury, reports research published in Nature Medicine.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
How weight loss drugs pose challenges for plastic surgeons
The popularity of GLP-1 drugs has created a new generation of body contouring patients and a new set of challenges for plastic surgeons.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . New research from Duke University School of Medicine suggests that how much weight patients lose—and how fast—could affect surgical results to tighten or remove excess skin after massive weight loss.
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The popularity of GLP-1 drugs has created a new generation of body contouring patients and a new set of challenges for plastic surgeons.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
Deleting two molecular gatekeepers sharply reduces metastasis in mouse tumors
By analyzing individual cancer cells, researchers from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) discovered the transcriptional regulators governing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumors and identified key master regulators that control metastasis, revealing potential therapeutic vulnerabilities to block metastatic dissemination.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Metastasis, the process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to distant organs, is responsible for 90% of all cancer patient deaths. In their study, published in Nature Communications , a research team led by Prof.
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By analyzing individual cancer cells, researchers from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) discovered the transcriptional regulators governing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumors and identified key master regulators that control metastasis, revealing potential therapeutic vulnerabilities to block metastatic dissemination.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
About one-third of women 35 years and older report perimenopause uncertainty
Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34% of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Yihan Xu, Ph.D., from Flo Health Inc. Knowledge gaps were more likely to be cited by younger women (35 to 39 years), while health care barriers peaked among those aged 40 to 44 years.
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Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34% of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
MicroRNA discovery points to new strategy for slowing lung cancer growth
Cancer develops when the body's systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Texas A&M researchers have identified two naturally occurring molecules that appear to help restore those controls, offering a potential new strategy for slowing the progression of lung cancer.
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Cancer develops when the body's systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Texas A&M researchers have identified two naturally occurring molecules that appear to help restore those controls, offering a potential new strategy for slowing the progression of lung cancer.
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Cancer develops when the body's systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
Brexit nurse exodus linked to more than 3,700 extra hospital deaths, researchers warn
The sharp fall in EU nurses joining the NHS after the Brexit referendum may have contributed to more than 1,200 additional patient deaths each year in England, according to new research led by the University of Surrey in partnership with the University of Aberdeen, Harvard Business School and Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU).
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . While these hospitals largely replaced departing EU staff with nurses from outside Europe, patient care still worsened, with higher rates of emergency deaths and unplanned readmissions.
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The sharp fall in EU nurses joining the NHS after the Brexit referendum may have contributed to more than 1,200 additional patient deaths each year in England, according to new research led by the University of Surrey in partnership with the University of Aberdeen, Harvard Business School and Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU).
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
FDA clears first cholesterol pill to rival costly injections
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Add as preferred s…
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first drug taken by mouth that blocks a protein called PCSK9, which limits how much "bad" LDL cholesterol the body clears from the blood.
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A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to lower their levels.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 20:21
Brain imaging now reveals receptor dysfunction in living patients with schizophrenia
A study using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging has found that patients with schizophrenia had significantly lower muscarinic acetylcholine M1 receptor availability (about 13%–19%) across multiple brain regions than healthy individuals. Reduced M1 receptor availability affects several brain regions involved in cognition, learning, memory and executive function. The findings in Biological Psychiatry provide the first in vivo evidence supporting widespread M1 receptor deficits in schizophrenia.
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Brain imaging now reveals receptor dysfunction in living patients with schizophrenia. Reduced M1 receptor availability affects several brain regions involved in cognition, learning, memory and executive function. The findings in Biological Psychiatry provide the first in vivo evidence supporting widespread M1 receptor deficits in schizophrenia.
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A study using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging has found that patients with schizophrenia had significantly lower muscarinic acetylcholine M1 receptor availability (about 13%–19%) across multiple brain regions than healthy individuals.
Statnews
Jul 16, 18:53
STAT+: GOP blocks effort to end Medicare test of AI prior authorization
WASHINGTON — A Senate vote to halt a Medicare pilot that uses artificial intelligence to approve or deny care failed along party lines on Thursday.
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WASHINGTON — A Senate vote to halt a Medicare pilot that uses artificial intelligence to approve or deny care failed along party lines on Thursday. The vote was 46 to 50 . Medicare officials gave a handout to lawmakers’ offices on Tuesday outlining what they say are the benefits of the test, known as WISeR.
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The Trump administration is testing the use of AI in Medicare to approve some medical services.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 17:45
You've Heard of Cyclospora. What Other Parasites Can You Catch From Food?
(MedPage Today) -- As health officials track cyclosporiasis cases in multiple states, experts note that there are plenty of other parasites that people can contract from food. These fall into two main categories: protozoa -- like Cyclospora...
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You've Heard of Cyclospora. What Other Parasites Can You Catch From Food?. These fall into two main categories: protozoa -- like Cyclospora...
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(MedPage Today) -- As health officials track cyclosporiasis cases in multiple states, experts note that there are plenty of other parasites that people can contract from food.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 17:38
Medicaid Could Save $$ Under 'Most Favored Nation' Pricing, Study Finds
(MedPage Today) -- A new program to base Medicaid drug prices on the lowest drug prices in other countries -- known as "most favored nation" (MFN) pricing -- could result in substantial savings, researchers found. The payment model, known...
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(MedPage Today) -- A new program to base Medicaid drug prices on the lowest drug prices in other countries -- known as "most favored nation" (MFN) pricing -- could result in substantial savings, researchers found.
Statnews
Jul 16, 17:34
STAT+: Despite earnings celebration, UnitedHealth signals more financial pain for employers
Insurance giant UnitedHealth signals the cost of providing workers with health insurance will climb even higher.
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STAT+: Despite earnings celebration, UnitedHealth signals more financial pain for employers. Insurance giant UnitedHealth signals the cost of providing workers with health insurance will climb even higher.
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Insurance giant UnitedHealth signals the cost of providing workers with health insurance will climb even higher.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 17:24
Studies Document Brain Swelling, Sepsis in U.S. Measles Outbreaks
(MedPage Today) -- As U.S. measles cases approach last year's record-breaking total, studies on South Carolina and Utah's large outbreaks showed cases of encephalitis and sepsis among the hospitalized patients. In both states, hypoxemia and pneumonia...
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(MedPage Today) -- As U.S. measles cases approach last year's record-breaking total, studies on South Carolina and Utah's large outbreaks showed cases of encephalitis and sepsis among the hospitalized patients. In both states, hypoxemia and pneumonia...
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measles cases approach last year's record-breaking total, studies on South Carolina and Utah's large outbreaks showed cases of encephalitis and sepsis among the hospitalized patients.
Statnews
Jul 16, 17:20
Pete Hegseth’s announcement of annual testosterone screenings for service members divides medical experts
Medical experts are divided on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. servicemembers will undergo annual testosterone screenings
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Pete Hegseth’s announcement of annual testosterone screenings for service members divides medical experts. Medical experts are divided on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. servicemembers will undergo annual testosterone screenings
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Medical experts are divided on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 17:03
Alzheimer's Blood Tests Help Primary Care Doctors Make Better Diagnoses
(MedPage Today) -- Blood test results helped primary care physicians diagnose Alzheimer's disease with nearly the same accuracy as specialists, a study of Swedish patients with cognitive impairment showed. Primary care physicians changed their...
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(MedPage Today) -- Blood test results helped primary care physicians diagnose Alzheimer's disease with nearly the same accuracy as specialists, a study of Swedish patients with cognitive impairment showed.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 17:00
One Surgical Approach May Be Better for Complex Gallbladder Disease
(MedPage Today) -- Robotic cholecystectomy for complex gallbladder disease was linked with reductions in further interventions and complications, without increasing the total cost of care, a cohort study suggested. Among patients undergoing complex...
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(MedPage Today) -- Robotic cholecystectomy for complex gallbladder disease was linked with reductions in further interventions and complications, without increasing the total cost of care, a cohort study suggested.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 16:30
One Patient Profile Emerges as Extra-Well Suited for Extra-Long DAPT After PCI
(MedPage Today) -- There was strong evidence for extending dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) beyond the standard 12 months in selected patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), the DAPT-MVD trial found. These were nonelderly patients...
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(MedPage Today) -- There was strong evidence for extending dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) beyond the standard 12 months in selected patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), the DAPT-MVD trial found.
Statnews
Jul 16, 16:22
WHO: Uganda is silent on updates following disclosure of Marburg outbreak
The government of Uganda has gone quiet on an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus that it reported late last month, the WHO acknowledged.
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Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. “We’ve sent several additional requests for information, and we’re still waiting to hear from them specifically on the outcomes of the investigation that we know that they’re carrying out,” Chikwe Ihekweazu, executive director of the Gene…
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The government of Uganda has gone quiet on an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus that it reported late last month, the WHO acknowledged.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 16:05
Trump Officials Want to Make Testosterone Easier to Prescribe. Is That a Good Idea?
(MedPage Today) -- Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive...
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(MedPage Today) -- Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive...
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 15:58
Marked Safe from Explosive Diarrhea; RN's Weird Baby Names; Meant for Medicine?
(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Health professionals from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Unbiased Science Podcast shared...
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Marked Safe from Explosive Diarrhea; RN's Weird Baby Names; Meant for Medicine?. (MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Health professionals from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Unbiased Science Podcast shared...
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Health professionals from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Unbiased Science Podcast shared...
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 15:37
New Maternity Billing Codes Better Reflect Modern Care, Ob/Gyns Say
(MedPage Today) -- Maternity care billing is getting an overhaul that ob/gyns say is long overdue and will likely improve patient care and physician compensation -- as long as it's rolled out effectively. For decades, there's been a global system...
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(MedPage Today) -- Maternity care billing is getting an overhaul that ob/gyns say is long overdue and will likely improve patient care and physician compensation -- as long as it's rolled out effectively. For decades, there's been a global system...
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(MedPage Today) -- Maternity care billing is getting an overhaul that ob/gyns say is long overdue and will likely improve patient care and physician compensation -- as long as it's rolled out effectively.
Statnews
Jul 16, 15:00
STAT+: Brain implant restores the sensation of touch in a person with quadriplegia
A brain-computer interface helped restore movement and sensation in a 48-year old man with quadriplegia, researchers say.
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A diving accident in 2020 damaged Thomas’ spinal cord and left him with virtually no ability to move or feel his limbs below his neck, so when Bow, his malshipoo, grazed his legs or nuzzled in his lap, Thomas couldn’t feel it or return the affection. His family got Bow right as Thomas received a brain implant in 2023 as part of an experimental study.
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A brain-computer interface helped restore movement and sensation in a 48-year old man with quadriplegia, researchers say.
Statnews
Jul 16, 14:48
STAT+: Medicare wants to shake up how it pays for clinical AI
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposes major changes to RPM, clinical AI payment models.
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In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposes major changes to RPM, clinical AI payment models.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 14:29
Liver Risks in U.S. Diet Guidelines; Sexual Health in IBD; PFAS and Gut Inflammation
(MedPage Today) -- Experts warned that components of the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines like red meat intake are associated with greater liver fibrosis risk while liver-protective foods such as beans were not included. (American Journal of Gastroenterology...
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Diet Guidelines; Sexual Health in IBD; PFAS and Gut Inflammation. Dietary Guidelines like red meat intake are associated with greater liver fibrosis risk while liver-protective foods such as beans were not included. (American Journal of Gastroenterology...
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(MedPage Today) -- Experts warned that components of the new U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 14:16
MRD Assessment May Refine Prognosis After CAR-T for Follicular Lymphoma
(MedPage Today) -- A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting suggested that circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment may provide prognostic information for patients...
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(MedPage Today) -- A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting suggested that circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment may provide prognostic information for patients...
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 13:18
FDA Approves First PCSK9 Inhibitor in Pill Form
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved enlicitide (Lipfendra) as the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for lowering cholesterol. Enlicitide is now approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol or heterozygous...
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FDA Approves First PCSK9 Inhibitor in Pill Form. (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved enlicitide (Lipfendra) as the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for lowering cholesterol. Enlicitide is now approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol or heterozygous...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved enlicitide (Lipfendra) as the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for lowering cholesterol.
Statnews
Jul 16, 13:14
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Kalshi bets on clinical trials, a Merck cholesterol pill, and more
Kalshi, one of the world’s largest prediction market exchanges, plans to take bets on clinical trials and regulatory approvals
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Kalshi bets on clinical trials, a Merck cholesterol pill, and more. Kalshi, one of the world’s largest prediction market exchanges, plans to take bets on clinical trials and regulatory approvals
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Kalshi, one of the world’s largest prediction market exchanges, plans to take bets on clinical trials and regulatory approvals
Bbc
Jul 16, 13:13
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts. Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
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Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
Statnews
Jul 16, 13:04
STAT+: FDA approves Merck’s oral PCSK9 drug, a first
Kalshi allows bets on clinical trial outcomes, Eli Lilly buys a psychedelic medicine, and more biotech news from The Readout
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Kalshi is unveiling new biopharma betting markets, we have a deeper understanding of the link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis, and Merck gets an FDA approval on its oral PCSK9. It’s starting with a small number of markets selected alongside partner AppliedXL, a tech company that already monitors and predicts clinical trial outcomes.
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Kalshi allows bets on clinical trial outcomes, Eli Lilly buys a psychedelic medicine, and more biotech news from The Readout
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 12:02
Nurse Found Dead at Home; Doc's Manslaughter Charges; Emergency Nurse Missing
(MedPage Today) -- A Missouri nurse whose anesthesiologist husband had admitted to assaulting a woman was found dead in her home in June. Her husband, Andrew Hummel, MD, has not been accused in her death. (Fox News) Samuel Lee, MD, of Florida...
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Nurse Found Dead at Home; Doc's Manslaughter Charges; Emergency Nurse Missing. Her husband, Andrew Hummel, MD, has not been accused in her death. (Fox News) Samuel Lee, MD, of Florida...
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(MedPage Today) -- A Missouri nurse whose anesthesiologist husband had admitted to assaulting a woman was found dead in her home in June.
Statnews
Jul 16, 12:00
STAT+: Kalshi comes for biopharma, with prediction markets for clinical trials and FDA approvals
Prediction markets have permeated the worlds of sports, politics, and reality television shows. Now, the biopharma industry could be next.
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STAT+: Kalshi comes for biopharma, with prediction markets for clinical trials and FDA approvals. Prediction markets have permeated the worlds of sports, politics, and reality television shows. Now, the biopharma industry could be next.
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Prediction markets have permeated the worlds of sports, politics, and reality television shows.
Statnews
Jul 16, 11:28
STAT+: Eli Lilly to acquire psychedelics-focused biotech AtaiBeckley
Eli Lilly is buying the psychedelics-focused biotech AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion upfront, a move that will expand its neuroscience pipeline.
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Eli Lilly is acquiring AtaiBeckley, the developer of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions, to expand its portfolio of neuroscience medicines, the company said Thursday. The AtaiBeckley deal is just the latest in a string of acquisitions by the pharma giant, flush with cash from its booming GLP-1 business. Lilly is paying $2.
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Eli Lilly is buying the psychedelics-focused biotech AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion upfront, a move that will expand its neuroscience pipeline.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 11:15
Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea Linked to Some Long-Term Heart Benefits
(MedPage Today) -- Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have some longer-term cardiovascular benefits, but its effects in the short term painted a different picture, according to a retrospective cohort study...
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(MedPage Today) -- Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have some longer-term cardiovascular benefits, but its effects in the short term painted a different picture, according to a retrospective cohort study...
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
More smokers are buying tobacco from illicit sources, new study reveals
Research published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research analyzed repeated cross-sectional survey data from 9,996 participants ages 16 and older who reported currently smoking. It found that while most smokers (76.9%) reported purchasing tobacco only from legal sources, 23.1% reported purchasing tobacco from illicit sources at least once in the previous six months during 2025, up from 12.2% in 2023.
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More smokers are buying tobacco from illicit sources, new study reveals. Research published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research analyzed repeated cross-sectional survey data from 9,996 participants ages 16 and older who reported currently smoking. It found that while most smokers (76.9%) reported purchasing tobacco only from legal sources, 23.
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Research published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research analyzed repeated cross-sectional survey data from 9,996 participants ages 16 and older who reported currently smoking.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
UN agency warns cost of a healthy diet has spiked 25% since 2021
The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 percent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released Wednesday by the United Nations.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Food and Agriculture Organization's 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report. The costs are not distributed equally—staple foods such as beans and grains, for instance, account for 13 percent of the cost of a healthy diet, while animal products account for nearly 30 pe…
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The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 percent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released Wednesday by the United Nations.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy
Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity and civil rights.
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Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity and civil rights.
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Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein in the blood, even after accounting for other health factors, a new study from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, suggests.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . "A lot of people worry about whether their sleep habits are affecting their brain health," said Vanessa M.
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Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein in the blood, even after accounting for other health factors, a new study from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, suggests.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Stopping myeloma maintenance after two years shows no survival loss in trial
For patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma not undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant, indefinite lenalidomide maintenance has long been standard care despite limited evidence to guide the optimal duration of treatment. A randomized phase 3 clinical trial by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN), published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, found more toxicity with no survival benefit from continuing treatment until disease progression compared with stopping after 2 years.
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Stopping myeloma maintenance after two years shows no survival loss in trial. For patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma not undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant, indefinite lenalidomide maintenance has long been standard care despite limited evidence to guide the optimal duration of treatment.
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A randomized phase 3 clinical trial by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN), published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, found more toxicity with no survival benefit from continuing treatment until disease progression compared with stopping after 2 years.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Drug hope for people with common heart thickening disease
A new drug offers hope for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the world's most common inherited heart disease. The TEMPEST trial, led by University of Manchester researchers, tested the drug—called trientine—in 154 adults with the condition in a yearlong, placebo-controlled study. The study is published in the European Heart Journal.
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Drug hope for people with common heart thickening disease. The TEMPEST trial, led by University of Manchester researchers, tested the drug—called trientine—in 154 adults with the condition in a yearlong, placebo-controlled study. The study is published in the European Heart Journal.
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A new drug offers hope for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the world's most common inherited heart disease.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Immune therapy for Alzheimer's takes a step forward: Phase I trial reports positive results
Dozens of research teams around the world are working to halt, treat and even prevent Alzheimer's disease, which silently develops in the brain for more than a decade before symptoms appear. Although recent years have brought important advances, researchers continue to search for therapies that can more effectively alter the course of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
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Dozens of research teams around the world are working to halt, treat and even prevent Alzheimer's disease, which silently develops in the brain for more than a decade before symptoms appear. Although recent years have brought important advances, researchers continue to search for therapies that can more effectively alter the course of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
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Dozens of research teams around the world are working to halt, treat and even prevent Alzheimer's disease, which silently develops in the brain for more than a decade before symptoms appear.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Scientists discover alternative B-cell development pathway in birds
Birds possess a specialized organ called the bursa of Fabricius that mammals do not have. It has long been thought that B cells, part of the immune system, develop exclusively in this organ. However, researchers from Tohoku University have discovered a previously unknown pathway for B-cell development in chickens, overturning the long-standing belief.
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Scientists discover alternative B-cell development pathway in birds. It has long been thought that B cells, part of the immune system, develop exclusively in this organ. However, researchers from Tohoku University have discovered a previously unknown pathway for B-cell development in chickens, overturning the long-standing belief.
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Birds possess a specialized organ called the bursa of Fabricius that mammals do not have.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Home visits could cut hospital trips by a third
Getting patients seen by community health teams within a day of leaving the hospital could slash emergency readmissions and emergency department visits, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, published in the journal BMC Medicine , found people who received a prompt visit or contact from community health services after discharge were far less likely to end up back in the hospital within a month.
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Getting patients seen by community health teams within a day of leaving the hospital could slash emergency readmissions and emergency department visits, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Scientists tame seizures and heal injured brains with gut chemical
The skull heals its cracks, the bruises fade, the swelling subsides and the bleeding stops. From the outside, a traumatic blow to the head, whether from a battlefield blast, car crash or even a tackle gone wrong, may seem like it's healed. But that's only the opening act of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Scientists tame seizures and heal injured brains with gut chemical. From the outside, a traumatic blow to the head, whether from a battlefield blast, car crash or even a tackle gone wrong, may seem like it's healed. But that's only the opening act of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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The skull heals its cracks, the bruises fade, the swelling subsides and the bleeding stops.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
A hospital that pays for itself? Sounds like a fairy tale
Once upon a time, in Anywhere, U.S., there's a place called "Fable Hospital" where patients heal faster, staff stay longer and the building is designed to work with—not against—the people inside it. It's not a real place, but it was designed to solve a very real problem: why hospitals can be expensive to run, hard on staff and not always built for the best patient care.
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A hospital that pays for itself? Sounds like a fairy tale. It's not a real place, but it was designed to solve a very real problem: why hospitals can be expensive to run, hard on staff and not always built for the best patient care.
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Once upon a time, in Anywhere, U.S., there's a place called "Fable Hospital" where patients heal faster, staff stay longer and the building is designed to work with—not against—the people inside it.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 11:13
Finding the RNA aptamer in the haystack that could improve treatment for Parkinson's
Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative disorders that include serious conditions such as Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. There are currently no cures for these disorders, and treatment is limited to mitigating symptoms. Recently, antibody-based therapies have attracted considerable attention, but alternative approaches are still necessary.
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Finding the RNA aptamer in the haystack that could improve treatment for Parkinson's. There are currently no cures for these disorders, and treatment is limited to mitigating symptoms. Recently, antibody-based therapies have attracted considerable attention, but alternative approaches are still necessary.
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Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative disorders that include serious conditions such as Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Statnews
Jul 16, 11:09
STAT+: Spring forward forever? Another daylight saving debate arrives in Congress
Trump's pandemic preparedness nominee testifies, the "fang-to-pharmacy" pipeline, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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STAT+: Spring forward forever? Another daylight saving debate arrives in Congress. Trump's pandemic preparedness nominee testifies, the "fang-to-pharmacy" pipeline, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Trump's pandemic preparedness nominee testifies, the "fang-to-pharmacy" pipeline, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Statnews
Jul 16, 10:30
STAT+: Amylyx nears pivotal endocrine drug study readout
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will soon read out results from a study evaluating a new treatment for a rare endocrine disorder, a pivotal moment for patients and the company.
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It’s a pivotal moment that could support the drug’s approval and comes two years after Amylyx was rocked — and lauded — for voluntarily pulling a drug for ALS off the market because a follow-on study showed it wasn’t helping patients.
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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will soon read out results from a study evaluating a new treatment for a rare endocrine disorder, a pivotal moment for patients and the company.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 10:01
America Tried Permanent Daylight Saving Time but It Didn't Last. Could It Work Now?
(MedPage Today) -- It's an idea whose time, as it were, may have come -- again. The twice-yearly changing of the clocks in the U.S. could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes...
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America Tried Permanent Daylight Saving Time but It Didn't Last. The twice-yearly changing of the clocks in the U.S. could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes...
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(MedPage Today) -- It's an idea whose time, as it were, may have come -- again.
Foxnews
Jul 16, 09:35
Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%
Lipfendra, the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by roughly 56% to 60% when combined with statins.
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Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Expert reveals the truth behind viral wellness craze Popular diet trend could boost mental health among older adults, study finds 'Miracle on the Hudson' hero Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis Could flesh-eating sc…
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Lipfendra, the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by roughly 56% to 60% when combined with statins.
Medpagetoday
Jul 16, 09:33
Sam Neill's Cause of Death; RFK Jr.'s Polio Shot Plan; Female Hair-Loss Pill
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sam Neill's cause of death was pneumonia, his agent said. The "Jurassic Park" actor had been in remission from his rare lymphoma following CAR T-cell therapy. (AP...
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Sam Neill's Cause of Death; RFK Jr.'s Polio Shot Plan; Female Hair-Loss Pill. Sam Neill's cause of death was pneumonia, his agent said. The "Jurassic Park" actor had been in remission from his rare lymphoma following CAR T-cell therapy.
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jul 16, 08:30
STAT+: CMS signals intent to revamp how it pays for clinical software and AI
CMS wants to build a standardized payment structure for clinical software and AI that factors in their impact on patient outcomes.
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Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag of clinical AI, digital health at the FDA, and the boom in direct-to-consumer telehealth.
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CMS wants to build a standardized payment structure for clinical software and AI that factors in their impact on patient outcomes.
Statnews
Jul 16, 08:30
Opinion: Medicaid and SNAP cuts are exacerbating the intertwined problems of hunger and mental illness
“No one built a psychiatric unit to solve hunger,” writes clinical dietician Cole Hanson. But patients come anyway.
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Opinion: Medicaid and SNAP cuts are exacerbating the intertwined problems of hunger and mental illness . “No one built a psychiatric unit to solve hunger,” writes clinical dietician Cole Hanson. But patients come anyway.
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“No one built a psychiatric unit to solve hunger,” writes clinical dietician Cole Hanson.
Foxnews
Jul 16, 07:00
Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders
Neurologists warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may accelerate ALS progression by triggering dangerous rapid weight loss in patients.
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Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders. Neurologists warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may accelerate ALS progression by triggering dangerous rapid weight loss in patients.
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Neurologists warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may accelerate ALS progression by triggering dangerous rapid weight loss in patients.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 04:50
Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying this weak point, the team designed a decoy protein that successfully blocked the toxin in mice. The discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent inflammation and colon tumors.
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Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. The discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent inflammation and colon tumors.
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Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:40
More than 400 sick as CDC searches for the source of a mystery outbreak
A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible. The CDC warns the actual number of cases is likely much higher and urges anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.
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More than 400 sick as CDC searches for the source of a mystery outbreak. A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible. The CDC warns the actual number of cases is likely much higher and urges anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.
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A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:04
Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells
A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder for new fat cells to develop. The findings help explain why mice lacking Mitch were leaner, more athletic, and resistant to obesity.
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Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder for new fat cells to develop. The findings help explain why mice lacking Mitch were leaner, more athletic, and resistant to obesity.
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A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments.
Sciencedaily
Jul 16, 03:04
New calculator reveals whether you should really worry about statin side effects
Scientists at the University of Oxford have created a calculator that predicts a person's individual risk of serious muscle disorders from statin medications. Their analysis found that more than 98% of people who qualify for statins are at low risk for these rare complications, despite widespread concerns about side effects. The study also revealed that most eligible patients are not taking statins, potentially missing important protection against heart attacks and strokes.
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New calculator reveals whether you should really worry about statin side effects. Their analysis found that more than 98% of people who qualify for statins are at low risk for these rare complications, despite widespread concerns about side effects.
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Scientists at the University of Oxford have created a calculator that predicts a person's individual risk of serious muscle disorders from statin medications.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Cancer clinicians welcome AI that supports human expertise
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a threat to professional work, raising fears about deskilling, job displacement and the loss of human judgment. But new research involving health care professionals using AI in cancer treatment suggests a more nuanced story. The study, published in Sociology of Health & Illness, found that radiotherapy professionals were overwhelmingly positive about AI tools used to help contour organs at risk during cancer treatment planning.
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Cancer clinicians welcome AI that supports human expertise. Artificial intelligence is often presented as a threat to professional work, raising fears about deskilling, job displacement and the loss of human judgment.
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But new research involving health care professionals using AI in cancer treatment suggests a more nuanced story.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Loneliness is making people sick. Doctors can't cure it alone, argues researcher
While loneliness has been shown to harm one's health, framing it as a health issue shifts responsibility from society to health care, even though health care alone cannot rebuild social ties, a new University of Michigan study warns.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, published in Social Problems , documents how chronic loneliness and social isolation gained traction as public health concerns once research linked them to higher risks of disease, death and rising health care costs.
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While loneliness has been shown to harm one's health, framing it as a health issue shifts responsibility from society to health care, even though health care alone cannot rebuild social ties, a new University of Michigan study warns.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Preparing teachers can support students with asthma
One in every 12 children has asthma, making it the most common chronic condition in children. But many teachers lack the training needed to support those students, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The paper is published in the Journal of Applied School Psychology.
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Preparing teachers can support students with asthma. But many teachers lack the training needed to support those students, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The paper is published in the Journal of Applied School Psychology.
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One in every 12 children has asthma, making it the most common chronic condition in children.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Collaborative process clarifies ICU admissions from ED
From the emergency department (ED) to the intensive care unit (ICU), a clear, collaborative admission process at a Tennessee hospital cut in half the time newly admitted critically ill patients waited to receive specialized care, even as they waited in the ED for an ICU bed to become available.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Nurse practitioners at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, developed a multipronged interdepartmental care model that prioritized rapid assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the 28-bed medical intensive care unit (MICU) from the ED and awaiting an assig…
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From the emergency department (ED) to the intensive care unit (ICU), a clear, collaborative admission process at a Tennessee hospital cut in half the time newly admitted critically ill patients waited to receive specialized care, even as they waited in the ED for an ICU bed to become available.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
How we are engineering bacteria to eat cancer
Modern medicine has made significant advances in cancer treatments over the decades. But all cancer therapies still face one critical challenge: how to target cancers without damaging healthy cells.
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How we are engineering bacteria to eat cancer. Modern medicine has made significant advances in cancer treatments over the decades. But all cancer therapies still face one critical challenge: how to target cancers without damaging healthy cells.
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Modern medicine has made significant advances in cancer treatments over the decades.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Parents as 'coaches' can boost children's physical activity
Schoolchildren in Hong Kong face intense academic demands, with long hours of sedentary study leaving little time for movement. On average, their physical activity falls short of the World Health Organization's recommendation of at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day.
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Parents as 'coaches' can boost children's physical activity. Schoolchildren in Hong Kong face intense academic demands, with long hours of sedentary study leaving little time for movement. On average, their physical activity falls short of the World Health Organization's recommendation of at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day.
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Schoolchildren in Hong Kong face intense academic demands, with long hours of sedentary study leaving little time for movement.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Maestros of healing: How 'good' immune cells help regenerate spinal cord injuries
Humans cannot fully heal spinal cord injuries. When the spinal cord is damaged, the body's immune system often spirals into chaos. This overwhelming inflammatory response creates permanent scar tissue that stops nerve cells from ever repairing themselves or their connections. Zebrafish, however, have mastered the biological art of managing this cellular chaos to completely heal spinal cord damage.
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Maestros of healing: How 'good' immune cells help regenerate spinal cord injuries. When the spinal cord is damaged, the body's immune system often spirals into chaos. Zebrafish, however, have mastered the biological art of managing this cellular chaos to completely heal spinal cord damage.
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Humans cannot fully heal spinal cord injuries.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Weight loss drugs could help with binge eating disorder
Drugs commonly used for weight loss, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been found to reduce the key symptoms of binge eating disorder in a new review of evidence led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Ilaria Costantini (UCL Psychiatry) said, "Binge eating disorder, where people regularly eat an excessive amount of food while feeling they have lost control, is common and highly impairing, affecting over 17 million people worldwide.
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Drugs commonly used for weight loss, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been found to reduce the key symptoms of binge eating disorder in a new review of evidence led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children
Having an epidural during labor is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsis and death, or cerebral palsy later in childhood, according to a study published in The BMJ.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The researchers say these findings "support widening availability and equitable access to epidural analgesia as a safe component of intrapartum care.
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Having an epidural during labor is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsis and death, or cerebral palsy later in childhood, according to a study published in The BMJ.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Black and Asian doctors up to 30 times less likely to get training posts in some specialties
Black and Asian doctors in the UK are up to 30 times less likely to be offered medical training posts in some specialties than white candidates, data published exclusively by The BMJ today show.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Black applicants for CT1 in this specialty stood less than a 1 in 100 chance of being offered a place in 2024—and were 30 times less likely to be offered a place than their white counterparts.
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Black and Asian doctors in the UK are up to 30 times less likely to be offered medical training posts in some specialties than white candidates, data published exclusively by The BMJ today show.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Black women need more help in accessing breast cancer screening
Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK want clearer and more accessible information about breast cancer screening, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Surrey researchers sought to understand why Black women are less likely to attend breast cancer screening than their white female counterparts. Breast cancer screening plays an important role in this by identifying the cancer and ensuring a person receives speedy treatment.
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Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK want clearer and more accessible information about breast cancer screening, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
Medicalxpress
Jul 16, 02:52
Virtual tumor predicts response to liver cancer immunotherapy
Using computational tools, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a method to predict which patients with a primary liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) would most benefit from combination treatment using immunotherapy and a targeted therapy that blocks growth signals on which the tumor depends. The work, supported in part by the National Institutes of Health, was published online July 14 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Using computational tools, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a method to predict which patients with a primary liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) would most benefit from combination treatment using immunotherapy and a targeted therapy that blocks growth signals on which the…
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Using computational tools, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a method to predict which patients with a primary liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) would most benefit from combination treatment using immunotherapy and a targeted therapy that blocks growth signals on which the tumor depends.
Statnews
Jul 15, 23:02
Graham’s death from aortic dissection raises questions about preventing the rare disorder
When the body’s most important blood vessel tears from the inside, it’s a medical emergency that can be years in the making.
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Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. At some point he’s had an echocardiogram of the chest to look at the heart and some imaging study of the chest.
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When the body’s most important blood vessel tears from the inside, it’s a medical emergency that can be years in the making.
Statnews
Jul 15, 20:26
STAT+: At key hearing, Kennedy’s ouster of former CDC director looms over nominee to replace her
Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman navigated tough questions about vaccines, political independence, and pushing back on RFK Jr.
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STAT+: At key hearing, Kennedy’s ouster of former CDC director looms over nominee to replace her. Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman navigated tough questions about vaccines, political independence, and pushing back on RFK Jr.
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Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman navigated tough questions about vaccines, political independence, and pushing back on RFK Jr.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 18:30
Study Offers Reassurance to Women Considering Epidural During Labor
(MedPage Today) -- Epidural analgesia in labor was not linked to adverse neonatal neurological outcomes, a Scottish cohort study found. An analysis of nearly half a million deliveries found no association between epidural analgesia in labor and...
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Study Offers Reassurance to Women Considering Epidural During Labor. (MedPage Today) -- Epidural analgesia in labor was not linked to adverse neonatal neurological outcomes, a Scottish cohort study found. An analysis of nearly half a million deliveries found no association between epidural analgesia in labor and...
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(MedPage Today) -- Epidural analgesia in labor was not linked to adverse neonatal neurological outcomes, a Scottish cohort study found.
Statnews
Jul 15, 18:17
STAT+: New study untangles how Epstein-Barr viral infection triggers immune response in multiple sclerosis
A new study claims to have uncovered how Epstein-Barr virus launches immune responses seen in people with multiple sclerosis.
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Lauren writes about healthcare AI data interoperability, the science behind public health recommendations, and pharmaceutical advances in the rare disease space. Chan School of Public Health. “When you’re developing drugs, targeted drugs, every little step, every little molecule, every little antigen is a game changer,” he said.
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A new study claims to have uncovered how Epstein-Barr virus launches immune responses seen in people with multiple sclerosis.
Statnews
Jul 15, 18:08
STAT+: Improvements in Alzheimer’s testing could make diagnostics more accessible, informative
Alzheimer's research is moving in new directions, finding ways to make testing much more accessible, and offering more nuanced results.
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Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. The Alzheimer’s Association has also started to issue guidelines for how doctors should use them . One study detailed here looked at whether these tests could be used in the primary care setting.
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Alzheimer's research is moving in new directions, finding ways to make testing much more accessible, and offering more nuanced results.
Statnews
Jul 15, 17:56
Cassidy grills Trump nominee on past vaccine comments in heated exchange
Sean Kaufman, Trump's pick for a key pandemic preparedness role, has questioned vaccines and criticized the CDC.
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Cassidy grills Trump nominee on past vaccine comments in heated exchange. Sean Kaufman, Trump's pick for a key pandemic preparedness role, has questioned vaccines and criticized the CDC.
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Sean Kaufman, Trump's pick for a key pandemic preparedness role, has questioned vaccines and criticized the CDC.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 17:47
CDC Director Nominee Pressed on Vaccines at Senate Hearing
(MedPage Today) -- Nominees for the positions of CDC director and assistant secretary for preparedness and response (ASPR) faced tricky questions and some frustration Wednesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R...
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(MedPage Today) -- Nominees for the positions of CDC director and assistant secretary for preparedness and response (ASPR) faced tricky questions and some frustration Wednesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R...
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(MedPage Today) -- Nominees for the positions of CDC director and assistant secretary for preparedness and response (ASPR) faced tricky questions and some frustration Wednesday from senators on both sides of the aisle.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 17:44
Astronauts Obtain First X-Rays in Space
(MedPage Today) -- It was feasible to take x-rays in space, potentially improving diagnostic capabilities for crew health, according to a small prospective study. Using a portable radiography system, three crew members on the 3.5-day Fram2 polar...
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Astronauts Obtain First X-Rays in Space. (MedPage Today) -- It was feasible to take x-rays in space, potentially improving diagnostic capabilities for crew health, according to a small prospective study. Using a portable radiography system, three crew members on the 3.5-day Fram2 polar...
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(MedPage Today) -- It was feasible to take x-rays in space, potentially improving diagnostic capabilities for crew health, according to a small prospective study.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 17:43
CDC Finds Good News on Hospital-Associated Infections
(MedPage Today) -- Americans were less likely to have a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in 2023 than in 2015, though reducing surgical-site infections and non-ventilator-associated pneumonia in hospitals remained a challenge, CDC survey findings...
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(MedPage Today) -- Americans were less likely to have a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in 2023 than in 2015, though reducing surgical-site infections and non-ventilator-associated pneumonia in hospitals remained a challenge, CDC survey findings...
Statnews
Jul 15, 17:26
STAT+: Bipartisan lawmakers want to require U.S. to probe reliance on foreign-made drugs, ingredients
A trio of bipartisan lawmakers re-introduced a bill requiring the FTC and Treasury to investigate whether the U.S. relies too heavily on foreign countries as part of its pharmaceutical supply…
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STAT+: Bipartisan lawmakers want to require U.S. to probe reliance on foreign-made drugs, ingredients. relies too heavily on foreign countries as part of its pharmaceutical supply…
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A trio of bipartisan lawmakers re-introduced a bill requiring the FTC and Treasury to investigate whether the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 17:21
Blood Samples Mid-Heart Attack Found With Disproportionately More Microplastics
(MedPage Today) -- Among people undergoing coronary angiography for suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack patients stood out for having higher microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood, a small Italian study found. People with...
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(MedPage Today) -- Among people undergoing coronary angiography for suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack patients stood out for having higher microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood, a small Italian study found.
Statnews
Jul 15, 17:12
STAT+: Elevance plots a Medicaid retreat as costs remain high
Elevance Health, the country’s second-biggest health insurer, said it plans to further shrink its Medicaid portfolio in the coming year, just as states roll out work requirements.
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Tara covers the business of health care. She also writes about health insurance and ideas for improving our broken health system. She also writes about health insurance and ideas for improving our broken health system.
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Elevance Health, the country’s second-biggest health insurer, said it plans to further shrink its Medicaid portfolio in the coming year, just as states roll out work requirements.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 17:07
Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Symptoms Up to a Decade Early
(MedPage Today) -- Very high levels of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217), a marker of amyloid burden in the brain, predicted future risk of cognitive impairment among older adults who were initially unimpaired, a multicohort study suggested...
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(MedPage Today) -- Very high levels of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217), a marker of amyloid burden in the brain, predicted future risk of cognitive impairment among older adults who were initially unimpaired, a multicohort study suggested...
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 17:00
Trial Questions Continuous Maintenance in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma
(MedPage Today) -- Maintenance therapy with continuous lenalidomide (Revlimid) did not significantly improve overall survival (OS) in patients with standard-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the phase III ENDURANCE trial showed. Among patients...
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(MedPage Today) -- Maintenance therapy with continuous lenalidomide (Revlimid) did not significantly improve overall survival (OS) in patients with standard-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the phase III ENDURANCE trial showed.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 16:29
We've Seen What Happens in Immigration Detention. It's No Place for a Child.
(MedPage Today) -- Under a cloudless sky, shrieks of youthful joy pierced the air as a kite took flight. Two children sang as they turned the rope for their jumping companion, smiling when younger ones interrupted the game in pursuit of a runaway...
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We've Seen What Happens in Immigration Detention. It's No Place for a Child.. Two children sang as they turned the rope for their jumping companion, smiling when younger ones interrupted the game in pursuit of a runaway...
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(MedPage Today) -- Under a cloudless sky, shrieks of youthful joy pierced the air as a kite took flight.
Statnews
Jul 15, 16:28
STAT+: The whistleblower, The Lab, and the fine print
In this AI Prognosis news roundup: Mayo's AI whistleblower, Sutter Health's reply to lawsuit over Abridge scribe, and more.
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I just finished watching the Amazon Prime series “Every Year After.” I’ve got notes on the acting, pacing, and some changes they made from the book, but the needle drops? One of the most aggressive deployers of AI in health care is Mayo Clinic. Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day
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In this AI Prognosis news roundup: Mayo's AI whistleblower, Sutter Health's reply to lawsuit over Abridge scribe, and more.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 16:08
U.S. Troops to Be Tested for 'Testosterone Deficiency,' Hegseth Says
(MedPage Today) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for "testosterone deficiency" among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best." The new screenings...
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(MedPage Today) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for "testosterone deficiency" among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best." The new screenings...
Statnews
Jul 15, 15:41
STAT+: In a major policy shift, Medicare proposes to ban vendors from providing remote monitoring services
Medicare regulators on Tuesday proposed to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors, a major policy change for a rapidly growing care model that’s been the s…
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Medicare regulators on Tuesday proposed to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors, a major policy change for a rapidly growing care model that’s been the subject of increasing scrutiny.
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Medicare is proposing to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 15:34
Restarting Selumetinib Promising for Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma in Kids
(MedPage Today) -- At the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO), investigators reported prospective evidence supporting retreatment with the MEK inhibitor selumetinib (Koselugo) in children with recurrent low-grade glioma...
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(MedPage Today) -- At the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO), investigators reported prospective evidence supporting retreatment with the MEK inhibitor selumetinib (Koselugo) in children with recurrent low-grade glioma...
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 15:11
What if Burnout Isn't the Problem?
(MedPage Today) -- For years, healthcare organizations have sounded the alarm about clinician burnout. Conferences convene around it, task forces study it, and wellness programs promise to fix it. From mindfulness apps to resilience training to...
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What if Burnout Isn't the Problem?. Conferences convene around it, task forces study it, and wellness programs promise to fix it. From mindfulness apps to resilience training to...
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(MedPage Today) -- For years, healthcare organizations have sounded the alarm about clinician burnout.
Statnews
Jul 15, 15:09
STAT+: Celcuity’s breast cancer drug approved, its first
Good morning. Wash your lettuce extra thoroughly! There’s never been a better reason to get a salad spinner.
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Good morning. Wash your lettuce extra thoroughly! After the FDA’s former biologics chief, Vinay Prasad, pushed out several subordinates, overruled career scientists, and earned the ire of the rare disease community, his acting replacement is now tasked with calming the waters. Your morning rundown of the science, politics, and money driving biotech today
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FDA's new CBER chief promises normalcy, an weight loss drug without GLP-1s, and more biotech news from The Readout
Statnews
Jul 15, 15:00
Deaths from coronary artery disease have fallen, but more progress is within reach
Managing risk factors is the key to further progress in reducing deaths from coronary artery disease, a new study finds.
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Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. Here’s the good news: Deaths due to ischemic heart disease — when coronary arteries are blocked — fell by more than half from 1990 to 2023 in the United States, thanks to better control of up to a dozen risk factors.
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Managing risk factors is the key to further progress in reducing deaths from coronary artery disease, a new study finds.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 14:30
FDA's Psychedelic Guidance; Mass Shootings and Car Crashes; ADHD Drug Misuse Down
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA finalized clinical guidance for psychedelic drug developers and scheduled a public hearing for September to discuss potential therapeutic uses. Meanwhile, HHS and the VA are partnering to speed up the research and development...
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FDA's Psychedelic Guidance; Mass Shootings and Car Crashes; ADHD Drug Misuse Down. (MedPage Today) -- The FDA finalized clinical guidance for psychedelic drug developers and scheduled a public hearing for September to discuss potential therapeutic uses. Meanwhile, HHS and the VA are partnering to speed up the research and development...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA finalized clinical guidance for psychedelic drug developers and scheduled a public hearing for September to discuss potential therapeutic uses.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 14:28
Kids Born in COVID Lockdown May Have Diminished Executive Function
(MedPage Today) -- Children born during England's COVID lockdown appeared to have markedly lower executive function than expected for their age, interim results of a cross-sectional observational study showed. Among more than 200 4-year-olds born...
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(MedPage Today) -- Children born during England's COVID lockdown appeared to have markedly lower executive function than expected for their age, interim results of a cross-sectional observational study showed. Among more than 200 4-year-olds born...
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(MedPage Today) -- Children born during England's COVID lockdown appeared to have markedly lower executive function than expected for their age, interim results of a cross-sectional observational study showed.
Statnews
Jul 15, 13:58
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, making it the the fastest-growing outbreak on record, authorities say.
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The World Health Organization says more than 100 health care workers have been infected since the beginning of the outbreak. A total of 753 patients remain in isolation or in hospitals, while 366 have so far recovered, according to data from Congo’s Ministry of Health. The outbreak continues to spread faster than health officials can track despite an expanding response.
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The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, making it the the fastest-growing outbreak on record, authorities say.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:42
India's immunization program reduced child mortality but highlights need for coordinating health, education policies
Each year, approximately 700,000 children worldwide die from diseases that vaccines could have prevented, nearly all of them in low- and middle-income countries. New research from University of Notre Dame economist Santosh Kumar Gautam finds that India's national childhood immunization program helped address this persistent global health challenge, producing substantial reductions in child deaths.
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India's immunization program reduced child mortality but highlights need for coordinating health, education policies. Each year, approximately 700,000 children worldwide die from diseases that vaccines could have prevented, nearly all of them in low- and middle-income countries.
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Each year, approximately 700,000 children worldwide die from diseases that vaccines could have prevented, nearly all of them in low- and middle-income countries.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
Heated yoga can ease depressive symptoms, the more you go the better you feel
Heated yoga, or hot yoga, is practiced in a room heated to 32–40°C (90–105°F) and has gained popularity in recent years. The warmth helps loosen your muscles, making it easier to stretch and increasing workout intensity. Conventional yoga has been shown to ease depressive symptoms in some people, and heat therapy has also shown potential mental health benefits.
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Heated yoga can ease depressive symptoms, the more you go the better you feel. Heated yoga, or hot yoga, is practiced in a room heated to 32–40°C (90–105°F) and has gained popularity in recent years. The warmth helps loosen your muscles, making it easier to stretch and increasing workout intensity.
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Conventional yoga has been shown to ease depressive symptoms in some people, and heat therapy has also shown potential mental health benefits.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
FDA expands use of Zoryve to include young children with plaque psoriasis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.3%, for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 2 and older. The expanded approval was granted to Arcutis Biotherapeutics.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.3%, for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 2 and older. The expanded approval was granted to Arcutis Biotherapeutics.
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Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.3%, for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 2 and older.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
How a nicotine reduction policy could reduce smoking disparities and boost productivity
Implementing a federal nicotine reduction strategy may prevent millions of premature deaths, boost productivity and significantly close smoking disparity gaps for individuals with major depression, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Their study , published in the journal Tobacco Control , evaluated the potential impact of the Food and Drug Administration's proposed product standard to cap nicotine in combusted tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels.
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Implementing a federal nicotine reduction strategy may prevent millions of premature deaths, boost productivity and significantly close smoking disparity gaps for individuals with major depression, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
How exercise keeps our brains healthy as we age
There's growing evidence linking brain health with exercise. A new study from Victoria University (VU) strengthens the case for exercise as a critical part of protecting the brain from age-related decline like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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How exercise keeps our brains healthy as we age. There's growing evidence linking brain health with exercise. A new study from Victoria University (VU) strengthens the case for exercise as a critical part of protecting the brain from age-related decline like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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There's growing evidence linking brain health with exercise.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
You're not too young for bowel cancer
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Add as preferred s…
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Bowel cancer patients can generally be divided into those older and younger than 50, Ding says. Unfortunately, the trend is the opposite for younger people, with Australia having the highest rate of bowel cancer among people younger than 50 in the world .
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Colorectal or bowel cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, affecting approximately 1 in 20 Australians.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
Could vitamin B3 prevent silent thief from stealing vision? New study finds protective effects against glaucoma
Often called the silent thief of sight, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually damage the optic nerve, often without warning signs. It is linked to increased pressure (ocular hypertension) inside the eye and, if left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss. Even with ongoing treatment, some people still face the risk of progressive vision loss.
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Could vitamin B3 prevent silent thief from stealing vision? New study finds protective effects against glaucoma. Often called the silent thief of sight, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually damage the optic nerve, often without warning signs.
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Even with ongoing treatment, some people still face the risk of progressive vision loss.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
The skin microbiota—billions of microbes that protect or harm
A constant interplay takes place on the surface of the body between cells, the immune system and the skin microbiota. We do not notice it—until the balance is disturbed. Then it becomes clear that the outermost layer of the skin plays a crucial role in the well-being of the whole body.
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The skin microbiota—billions of microbes that protect or harm. We do not notice it—until the balance is disturbed. Then it becomes clear that the outermost layer of the skin plays a crucial role in the well-being of the whole body.
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A constant interplay takes place on the surface of the body between cells, the immune system and the skin microbiota.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
Coca-Cola 'sportswashing' during World Cup amplified by social media
New research being presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals how Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (featuring 32 of the world's top football clubs) was amplified across social media to promote unhealthy products to millions beyond the live matches, including children and young people.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Despite the link between sweetened beverages and rising rates of noncommunicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease, there has been little media scrutiny of the public health harms of promoting these beverages on the global stage at events like the 2024 Paris Ol…
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New research being presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals how Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (featuring 32 of the world's top football clubs) was amplified across social media to promote unhealthy products to millions beyond the live matches, including children and young people.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
Stem cell science unlocks more mysteries of the menstrual cycle
Amid all the advances in modern medicine, much of the science behind a woman's menstrual cycle remains mysterious, so a team at Hudson Institute of Medical Research is aiming to change that. Professor Caroline Gargett is an expert in the human endometrium, the highly regenerative lining of the uterus, and is world-renowned for discovering the stem/progenitor cells it contains.
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Amid all the advances in modern medicine, much of the science behind a woman's menstrual cycle remains mysterious, so a team at Hudson Institute of Medical Research is aiming to change that. Professor Caroline Gargett is an expert in the human endometrium, the highly regenerative lining of the uterus, and is world-renowned for discovering the stem/progenitor cells it contains.
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Amid all the advances in modern medicine, much of the science behind a woman's menstrual cycle remains mysterious, so a team at Hudson Institute of Medical Research is aiming to change that.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
Internet searches on weight-loss medications have increased 25-fold since the launch of GLP-1 drugs
Public interest in obesity medication has risen 25-fold since the launch of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026) in Mexico City, Mexico, hosted by the World Obesity Federation (July 15–17) shows.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . They can help people lose 15% to 20% of their body weight over a year or so. "The emergence of these drugs has revolutionized obesity treatment, demonstrating substantial benefit for weight loss and other health outcomes, and has increased public interest in using medication to manage weig…
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Public interest in obesity medication has risen 25-fold since the launch of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026) in Mexico City, Mexico, hosted by the World Obesity Federation (July 15–17) shows.
Medicalxpress
Jul 15, 13:41
Researchers upgrade allergy test to better detect the antibodies that trigger reactions
Allergies can be minor or life-threatening, and current diagnostic blood tests are not always adequate for determining which substances patients need to avoid to prevent a reaction.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . In the simplest terms, allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to something harmless, such as food, pollen or house dust mites. In some cases, however, the immune system recognizes a completely harmless substance as a potential threat.
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Allergies can be minor or life-threatening, and current diagnostic blood tests are not always adequate for determining which substances patients need to avoid to prevent a reaction.
Sciencedaily
Jul 15, 13:41
The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain cells absorb and when they absorb it. When this protective structure weakens, neurons rapidly take in harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that stabilizing it could become a promising new strategy for preventing brain cell damage.
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The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain cells absorb and when they absorb it. When this protective structure weakens, neurons rapidly take in harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that stabilizing it could become a promising new strategy for preventing brain ce…
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Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together.
Statnews
Jul 15, 13:06
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Biogen Alzheimer’s drug, skyrocketing 340B drug sales, and more
An Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen slowed cognitive decline in a mid-stage trial at roughly comparable rates as approved medicines
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Although experts will wait to see the pivotal trial data before making their final assessments of the drug, called diranersen, the results from the Phase 2 trial, if backed up in the larger study, could rekindle the debate about how strong trial results have to be to signify that a drug can offer meaningful benefits for patients and caregivers.
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An Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen slowed cognitive decline in a mid-stage trial at roughly comparable rates as approved medicines
Statnews
Jul 15, 11:58
What to know about the parasitic diarrhea outbreak
Fallout from the end of ACA subsidies, the FDA CBER acting director "on planet Earth," 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. Federal health officials still do not know what type(s) of produce or which suppliers the outbreak may be linked to, but going forward will offer updates “at least weekly,” according to Gwen Biggerstaff from the agency’s Division of Foodborne, Wate…
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Fallout from the end of ACA subsidies, the FDA CBER acting director "on planet Earth," and more health news from Morning Rounds
Ramones
Jul 15, 11:27
Prioritize mental health, and why communication is so important
Tl;dr I am slowly learning to live with a severe depression, my career is failing, but at least I am not alone.
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Prioritize mental health, and why communication is so important. I knew deep down that it didn't matter what I had to do, because I didn't feel motivated to do the work I was assigned. For some reason it didn't stick to me.
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Tl;dr I am slowly learning to live with a severe depression, my career is failing, but at least I am not alone.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 11:25
RFK Jr. Wanted Bigger Vax Crackdown; JAMA Letters Retracted; Measles Test Demand
(MedPage Today) -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted to push even harder against vaccines than what he ultimately put forward as policy. He wanted to spend $5 billion to study the link between vaccines and autism, and completely do away...
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Wanted Bigger Vax Crackdown; JAMA Letters Retracted; Measles Test Demand. wanted to push even harder against vaccines than what he ultimately put forward as policy. He wanted to spend $5 billion to study the link between vaccines and autism, and completely do away...
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(MedPage Today) -- HHS Secretary Robert F.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 11:21
Cannabis Combination Eased End-of-Life Agitation in Dementia Patients
(MedPage Today) -- Two active ingredients found in marijuana -- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) -- led to significantly less agitation in hospice-eligible patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the phase II...
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(MedPage Today) -- Two active ingredients found in marijuana -- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) -- led to significantly less agitation in hospice-eligible patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the phase II...
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 10:41
Wildfires Expose Millions in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. to Dangerous Smoke
(MedPage Today) -- Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution. Minnesota officials...
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(MedPage Today) -- Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution. Minnesota officials...
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(MedPage Today) -- Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 15, 09:32
New GLP-1 Concern; FDA Sued by Health Groups; Over 750 Dead in Ebola Outbreak
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A preprint study flagged signals of frailty in seniors taking the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight loss. (Reuters via Yahoo!) The House passed a bill...
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New GLP-1 Concern; FDA Sued by Health Groups; Over 750 Dead in Ebola Outbreak. A preprint study flagged signals of frailty in seniors taking the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight loss. (Reuters via Yahoo!) The House passed a bill...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jul 15, 09:00
STAT+: Medicare Advantage insurers face new bipartisan scrutiny over AI and care denials
Blumenthal, Hawley press UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS for documents related to using AI to deny or delay care.
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STAT+: Medicare Advantage insurers face new bipartisan scrutiny over AI and care denials. Blumenthal, Hawley press UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS for documents related to using AI to deny or delay care.
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Blumenthal, Hawley press UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS for documents related to using AI to deny or delay care.
Statnews
Jul 15, 08:30
STAT+: Swing Therapeutics acquired by medical VR platform XR Health
Swing Therapeutics, developer of a digital treatment for fibromyalgia, has been acquired by medical virtual reality company XR Health.
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Swing is XR Health’s sixth acquisition in the last two years and finds the VR developer taking a new business direction as it aims to be a go-to source of digital treatments for disease. XR Health’s large packages of VR treatments are registered with the FDA but not cleared. Tech is transforming health care and life sciences.
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Swing Therapeutics, developer of a digital treatment for fibromyalgia, has been acquired by medical virtual reality company XR Health.
Statnews
Jul 15, 08:30
STAT+: A new biotech startup tries to tackle obesity, but not in the way you might expect
A new startup is making a bold move in the world of obesity drug development: It’s not working with the GLP-1 target that has taken the world by storm.
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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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A new startup is making a bold move in the world of obesity drug development: It’s not working with the GLP-1 target that has taken the world by storm.
Statnews
Jul 15, 08:30
STAT+: Under a new leader, the FDA’s biologics center moves to steady itself after stormy chapter
After his predecessor's turbulent tenure, Karim Mikhail is working to restore staff morale and revisit controversial rejections.
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STAT+: Under a new leader, the FDA’s biologics center moves to steady itself after stormy chapter. After his predecessor's turbulent tenure, Karim Mikhail is working to restore staff morale and revisit controversial rejections.
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After his predecessor's turbulent tenure, Karim Mikhail is working to restore staff morale and revisit controversial rejections.
Foxnews
Jul 15, 07:00
Popular diet trend could boost mental health among older adults, study finds
Older adults who followed a Mediterranean diet during COVID-19 lockdowns reported less decline in happiness and life satisfaction than their peers.
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House committee debates DEI impact on medical school standards Inside the EU's proposed social media restrictions for children CDC links parasitic infection outbreak to lettuce in more than 30 states CDC links parasitic infection outbreak to lettuce in more than 30 states Trump says the late Sen Lindsey Graham's heart condition was 'almost undetectable' Dr.
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Older adults who followed a Mediterranean diet during COVID-19 lockdowns reported less decline in happiness and life satisfaction than their peers.
Sciencedaily
Jul 15, 06:46
Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure
A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers hope the discovery will lead to healthier ways to enhance the cardiovascular and performance benefits of dietary nitrate without relying on sugar.
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A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers hope the discovery will lead to healthier ways to enhance the cardiovascular and performance benefits of dietary nitrate without relying on sugar.
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A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure.
Sciencedaily
Jul 15, 06:46
Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger
Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who regularly participated in cultural activities tended to have bodies that functioned like those of people about three years younger. They believe stronger social ties, better mental health, and healthier habits could help explain the link, although more research is needed to determine whether cultural activities directly slow aging.
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Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger. Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who regularly participated in cultural activities tended to have bodies that functioned like those of people about three years younger.
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They believe stronger social ties, better mental health, and healthier habits could help explain the link, although more research is needed to determine whether cultural activities directly slow aging.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Imaging study reveals widespread brain connection loss in schizophrenia
Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring synaptic connections in the human brain using specialized positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study , published in Molecular Psychiatry, was led by senior authors Avram Holmes, associate professor of psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and core faculty member of the Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research within the Rutgers Brain Health Institute, and Raji…
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Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring synaptic connections in the human brain using specialized positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Postnatal collapse is rare but can have deleterious consequences
Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse during the first week of life is rare but can have deleterious consequences. A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that the condition is more common than previously estimated and highlights measures that may reduce the risk.
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Postnatal collapse is rare but can have deleterious consequences. Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse during the first week of life is rare but can have deleterious consequences. A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that the condition is more common than previously estimated and highlights measures that may reduce the risk.
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Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse during the first week of life is rare but can have deleterious consequences.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Nicotine use linked to mental health problems in adolescents, especially girls
Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health problems than their peers who do not use nicotine. Girls appear to be particularly vulnerable, according to three recent studies from the University of Gothenburg.
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Nicotine use linked to mental health problems in adolescents, especially girls. Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health problems than their peers who do not use nicotine. Girls appear to be particularly vulnerable, according to three recent studies from the University of Gothenburg.
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Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health problems than their peers who do not use nicotine.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
2D ultrasound equipment can be accessible, accurate method to measure the placenta
When Ann O'Neill suffered a stillbirth in 2018, she was bewildered. She was already a mother to three healthy children and therefore had received no information on stillbirth prevention from her doctors. But when she brought the placental pathology results from the son she lost to Harvey Kliman, a physician-scientist specializing in pregnancy complications at the Yale School of Medicine, he found one critical abnormality that had been overlooked: a very small placenta.
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2D ultrasound equipment can be accessible, accurate method to measure the placenta. When Ann O'Neill suffered a stillbirth in 2018, she was bewildered. But when she brought the placental pathology results from the son she lost to Harvey Kliman, a physician-scientist specializing in pregnancy complications at the Yale School of Medicine, he found one critical abnormality that h…
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She was already a mother to three healthy children and therefore had received no information on stillbirth prevention from her doctors.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Trial of potential Ebola antiviral under way: WHO
The first clinical trial of an antiviral drug's effectiveness in people exposed to the deadly Ebola strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is underway, the WHO said Tuesday.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Clinical trials mark the stage when a promising drug is tested on humans. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the launch of the trial in a post on X.
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The first clinical trial of an antiviral drug's effectiveness in people exposed to the deadly Ebola strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is underway, the WHO said Tuesday.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Ultrafine air particles may drive 2 million premature deaths each year
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) –smaller than 100 nanometres and invisible to the naked eye—contribute substantially to illness and mortality worldwide. That is the finding of an international study led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz and The Cyprus Institute, with cardiologists from Mainz University Medical Center among the co-authors. The researchers estimate that around 1.99 million deaths per year worldwide are attributable to exposure to ultrafine particles. That accounts for about five percent of all deaths from non-communicable diseases. Roughly half of these are due to cardiovascular disease. The researchers therefore advocate for binding limit values. The study appears in the journal Cardiovascular Research.
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Ultrafine air particles may drive 2 million premature deaths each year. That is the finding of an international study led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz and The Cyprus Institute, with cardiologists from Mainz University Medical Center among the co-authors. The researchers estimate that around 1.
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The study appears in the journal Cardiovascular Research.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Immunotherapy shows long-term promise in aggressive lymphoma
A leading-edge immunotherapy may extend survival for patients with one of the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, according to newly published five-year results from a major clinical trial in the Blood Journal. The clinical trial evaluated lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel), a type of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, in patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL), a population with historically limited treatment options and poor outcomes after standard therapies fail.
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A leading-edge immunotherapy may extend survival for patients with one of the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, according to newly published five-year results from a major clinical trial in the Blood Journal.
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A leading-edge immunotherapy may extend survival for patients with one of the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, according to newly published five-year results from a major clinical trial in the Blood Journal.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US health care system often prevents it
Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home with loved ones.
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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US health care system often prevents it. Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home with loved ones.
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Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home with loved ones.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
One in four adults has metabolic syndrome, and it may be aging their brains
An estimated 1 in 4 adults worldwide has metabolic syndrome. While metabolic syndrome is most often thought of as a warning sign that diabetes or cardiovascular disease may be on the horizon, my team's new study suggests that its consequences reach further—and it may actually be accelerating the aging of the brain.
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One in four adults has metabolic syndrome, and it may be aging their brains. An estimated 1 in 4 adults worldwide has metabolic syndrome. While metabolic syndrome is most often thought of as a warning sign that diabetes or cardiovascular disease may be on the horizon, my team's new study suggests that its consequences reach further—and it may actually be accelerating the aging…
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An estimated 1 in 4 adults worldwide has metabolic syndrome.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
For your health—can your breakfast help lower cancer risk?
Don't sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast. Whether it's oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, berries in Greek yogurt or other healthy combinations—starting the morning with simple, whole foods is a great way to help lower the risk of cancer while also energizing your day and boosting your overall health.
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For your health—can your breakfast help lower cancer risk?. Don't sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast. Whether it's oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, berries in Greek yogurt or other healthy combinations—starting the morning with simple, whole foods is a great way to help lower the risk of cancer while also energizing your day and boosting your overall hea…
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Don't sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
How much microplastic are we actually breathing in? Here's what we do and still don't know
You've already inhaled thousands of microscopic particles today. Some will be dust, pollen or soot, and some will be plastic. Microplastics—tiny fragments shed from clothes, tires or packaging—have been found pretty much everywhere. They're in oceans, soils, wildlife, remote mountaintops, deep-sea trenches and the atmosphere.
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How much microplastic are we actually breathing in? Microplastics—tiny fragments shed from clothes, tires or packaging—have been found pretty much everywhere. They're in oceans, soils, wildlife, remote mountaintops, deep-sea trenches and the atmosphere.
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You've already inhaled thousands of microscopic particles today.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 21:06
Patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood
People who suffered a serious heart attack had higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared with patients diagnosed with chronic ischemic heart disease and those with normal blood vessels supplying the heart, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal on Wednesday.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The researchers say the study adds to growing evidence that environmental pollution may affect cardiovascular health. In recent years, scientists have begun to detect these particles in human tissues and organs, raising concerns about their potential health effects.
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People who suffered a serious heart attack had higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared with patients diagnosed with chronic ischemic heart disease and those with normal blood vessels supplying the heart, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal on Wednesday.
Statnews
Jul 14, 20:55
STAT+: FTC settles lawsuit with CVS Caremark over charges it manipulated insulin prices, impeded access
The FTC settled a lawsuit against CVS Caremark over allegations that the company artificially inflated the price of insulin and impeded access to the diabetes treatment.
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As part of the deal, which the agency maintained will save Americans up to $8.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs over 10 years, CVS Caremark, which is owned by CVS Health, must make several changes to its dealings with employers, health plans, and pharmacies. The FTC also estimated the deal will unlock up to $4.
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The FTC settled a lawsuit against CVS Caremark over allegations that the company artificially inflated the price of insulin and impeded access to the diabetes treatment.
Statnews
Jul 14, 19:57
STAT+: Sales from controversial U.S. drug discount program rose to $100 billion last year
Prescription drug purchased under a controversial government discount program amounted to $100 billion in 2025, a 22.8% increase from the previous year.
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Health Resources & Services Administration, which oversees the program. Expensive medicines represented an increasing proportion of spending in the 340B Drug Discount Program, accounting for $61.9 billion, or nearly 62% of all prescription drugs purchased through the program. Nearly $8.9 billion was spent on Merck’s Keytruda immunotherapy treatment, followed by more than $4.
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Prescription drug purchased under a controversial government discount program amounted to $100 billion in 2025, a 22.8% increase from the previous year.
Statnews
Jul 14, 17:44
Top Democrats question RFK Jr.’s health care advisory panel
Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42.
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Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. that aims to improve and modernize the health care system. In a letter sent Tuesday to Kennedy and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, Oregon Sens.
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Democratic senators question presence of Trump donors, Tony Robbins on health care advisory panel.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 17:42
Docs in for Another Medicare Pay Cut, CMS Says
(MedPage Today) -- Physicians would receive a 1.68% pay cut -- or a 1.19% pay cut for those participating in advanced alternative payment models -- in 2027 under the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule released Tuesday by the Trump administration...
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(MedPage Today) -- Physicians would receive a 1.68% pay cut -- or a 1.19% pay cut for those participating in advanced alternative payment models -- in 2027 under the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule released Tuesday by the Trump administration...
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 17:40
PAM Inhibitor Approved for HR-Positive Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the kinase inhibitor gedatolisib (Revtorpyk) for treating hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer in patients whose disease has progressed on endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting. Approval...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the kinase inhibitor gedatolisib (Revtorpyk) for treating hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer in patients whose disease has progressed on endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 17:39
What Do Pediatricians Really Think of Minecraft?
(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. As kids spend more hours in the summer engaged in the digital Lego...
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What Do Pediatricians Really Think of Minecraft?. (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. As kids spend more hours in the summer engaged in the digital Lego...
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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.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 17:21
Primary Care Needs More Attention and Investment, CMS Officials Say
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Healthcare payers, including the federal government, aren't investing enough in primary care, said experts during a conference sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) on Tuesday. Without...
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(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Healthcare payers, including the federal government, aren't investing enough in primary care, said experts during a conference sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) on Tuesday.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 17:17
CDC Says Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks in Multiple States May Be Linked
(MedPage Today) -- Cyclosporiasis outbreaks in four Midwestern states are likely epidemiologically linked, part of an unusually large wave of cases in at least 34 states, CDC officials said. While the agency still hasn't identified a specific...
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(MedPage Today) -- Cyclosporiasis outbreaks in four Midwestern states are likely epidemiologically linked, part of an unusually large wave of cases in at least 34 states, CDC officials said. While the agency still hasn't identified a specific...
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(MedPage Today) -- Cyclosporiasis outbreaks in four Midwestern states are likely epidemiologically linked, part of an unusually large wave of cases in at least 34 states, CDC officials said.
Statnews
Jul 14, 17:01
STAT+: Hospital chain HCA warns of lower profits as more patients go uninsured
It's an early indicator of the fallout from the end of extra ACA subsidies.
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STAT+: Hospital chain HCA warns of lower profits as more patients go uninsured. It's an early indicator of the fallout from the end of extra ACA subsidies.
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It's an early indicator of the fallout from the end of extra ACA subsidies.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 16:28
Novel Alzheimer's Drug Targeting Tau Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trial
(MedPage Today) -- The tau-targeting agent diranersen did not meet the primary endpoint of the phase II CELIA trial, but that isn't stopping the drug from moving forward. The placebo-controlled study is the first to show a cognitive benefit and...
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Novel Alzheimer's Drug Targeting Tau Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trial. (MedPage Today) -- The tau-targeting agent diranersen did not meet the primary endpoint of the phase II CELIA trial, but that isn't stopping the drug from moving forward. The placebo-controlled study is the first to show a cognitive benefit and...
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(MedPage Today) -- The tau-targeting agent diranersen did not meet the primary endpoint of the phase II CELIA trial, but that isn't stopping the drug from moving forward.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 15:59
Senator Accuses RFK Jr. of Election Interference
(MedPage Today) -- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) filed a Hatch Act complaint, accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of potential election interference. In a letter to the Office of Special Counsel calling for an investigation, the Senate Finance...
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Senator Accuses RFK Jr. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) filed a Hatch Act complaint, accusing Health Secretary Robert F. of potential election interference.
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(MedPage Today) -- Sen.
Statnews
Jul 14, 15:41
STAT+: Anthropic’s Claude Science is coming for Kendall Square
AI still has the potential to do more than reduce corporate head counts. Watch out, Kendall Square.
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STAT+: Anthropic’s Claude Science is coming for Kendall Square. AI still has the potential to do more than reduce corporate head counts. Watch out, Kendall Square.
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AI still has the potential to do more than reduce corporate head counts.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 15:39
GLP-1s Good for Marriage Prospects? RFK Jr.'s Diabetes Ads Axed; CGMs for Toddlers
(MedPage Today) -- GLP-1 drugs did not appear to improve diabetes patients' job or marriage prospects, according to a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research. (Axios) The U.S. by 2035 will have 57 million overweight individuals...
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GLP-1s Good for Marriage Prospects? RFK Jr.'s Diabetes Ads Axed; CGMs for Toddlers. by 2035 will have 57 million overweight individuals...
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(MedPage Today) -- GLP-1 drugs did not appear to improve diabetes patients' job or marriage prospects, according to a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 15:31
Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in 4 States. Here's What to Know.
(MedPage Today) -- Idaho voters will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban, the secretary of state told the group behind the initiative in a letter Monday, joining three other states where abortion will be directly on the ballot...
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(MedPage Today) -- Idaho voters will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban, the secretary of state told the group behind the initiative in a letter Monday, joining three other states where abortion will be directly on the ballot...
Statnews
Jul 14, 15:18
Majority of new Ebola cases are ‘from unknown chains of transmission,’ WHO official says
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the WHO’s emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to one of the worst hit…
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“Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly reported deaths are people who died in their communities without ever reaching a health facility and without receiving care,” Chikwe Ihekweazu said. The Africa Centre for Disease Control said last week that it is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on the continent. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a U.
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the WHO’s emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to one of the worst hit…
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 15:01
Questions Linger About Aging Politicians' Health Transparency After Graham's Death
(MedPage Today) -- The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington's best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country's aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just 2 days...
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Questions Linger About Aging Politicians' Health Transparency After Graham's Death. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington's best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country's aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just 2 days...
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(MedPage Today) -- The sudden death of Sen.
Foxnews
Jul 14, 14:46
'Miracle on the Hudson' hero Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, sharing how he pledges to raise brain health awareness.
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USDA reveals risk level Notable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true L…
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Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, sharing how he pledges to raise brain health awareness.
Statnews
Jul 14, 14:42
STAT+: Akero team, backed by Fairmount, launches new immunology company
FDA approves injectable Leqembi, another post-Makary reversal, and other biotech news from The Readout
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STAT+: Akero team, backed by Fairmount, launches new immunology company. FDA approves injectable Leqembi, another post-Makary reversal, and other biotech news from The Readout
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FDA approves injectable Leqembi, another post-Makary reversal, and other biotech news from The Readout
Foxnews
Jul 14, 14:00
Could flesh-eating screwworms end up in your beef? USDA reveals risk level
Experts say the New World screwworm parasite threatening Texas cattle does not contaminate meat, milk or produce despite its spread across the U.S.
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Could flesh-eating screwworms end up in your beef? USDA reveals risk level. Experts say the New World screwworm parasite threatening Texas cattle does not contaminate meat, milk or produce despite its spread across the U.S.
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Experts say the New World screwworm parasite threatening Texas cattle does not contaminate meat, milk or produce despite its spread across the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 13:53
Push for Cath Lab Safety; Eplontersen Flops in ATTR-CM; Off-Label Testosterone Risks
(MedPage Today) -- A multisociety expert consensus statement calls for wider implementation of enhanced radiation protection devices for cath lab operators. (JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions) The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's Dual Energy...
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Push for Cath Lab Safety; Eplontersen Flops in ATTR-CM; Off-Label Testosterone Risks. (MedPage Today) -- A multisociety expert consensus statement calls for wider implementation of enhanced radiation protection devices for cath lab operators. (JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions) The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's Dual Energy...
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(MedPage Today) -- A multisociety expert consensus statement calls for wider implementation of enhanced radiation protection devices for cath lab operators.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 13:40
Nurses Are Honored in Hollywood. Reality Often Looks Different.
(MedPage Today) -- There is something almost too on-the-nose about our recent news cycle. On July 8, "The Pitt" -- HBO Max's unflinching, real-time portrait of a Pittsburgh emergency department (ED) -- collected 25 Emmy nominations, 13 of them...
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Nurses Are Honored in Hollywood. Reality Often Looks Different.. On July 8, "The Pitt" -- HBO Max's unflinching, real-time portrait of a Pittsburgh emergency department (ED) -- collected 25 Emmy nominations, 13 of them...
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(MedPage Today) -- There is something almost too on-the-nose about our recent news cycle.
Statnews
Jul 14, 13:39
The risk of refusing a newborn’s vitamin K shot
Health care workers on strike at Ebola treatment center, how to tackle the U.S. alcohol epidemic, and more Morning Rounds news
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The risk of refusing a newborn’s vitamin K shot. Health care workers on strike at Ebola treatment center, how to tackle the U.S. alcohol epidemic, and more Morning Rounds news
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Health care workers on strike at Ebola treatment center, how to tackle the U.S.
Statnews
Jul 14, 13:16
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a battle between Lilly and Teva, psychedelic drugs, and more
A U.S. appeals court revived a Teva Pharmaceuticals lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly of breaching an agreement allowing Teva to market a generic version of Forteo
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a battle between Lilly and Teva, psychedelic drugs, and more. appeals court revived a Teva Pharmaceuticals lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly of breaching an agreement allowing Teva to market a generic version of Forteo
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appeals court revived a Teva Pharmaceuticals lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly of breaching an agreement allowing Teva to market a generic version of Forteo
Statnews
Jul 14, 13:15
STAT+: Biogen Alzheimer’s drug slowed decline at rates on par with approved therapies, study shows
An experimental Alzheimer's drug from Biogen, one with a novel approach, slowed decline at comparable rates as approved drugs in a mid-stage study.
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Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. Although experts will wait to see the pivotal trial data before making their final assessments of the drug, called diranersen, the results from the Phase 2 trial, if backed up in the larger study, could rekindle the debate about how strong trial results have to be to signify that…
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An experimental Alzheimer's drug from Biogen, one with a novel approach, slowed decline at comparable rates as approved drugs in a mid-stage study.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 12:40
Biomarkers for Esophageal Cancer Continue to Evolve
(MedPage Today) -- Biomarker discovery has played an essential role in the development of more effective therapy for multiple types of solid tumors, including esophageal cancer. The applicability of biomarkers in esophageal cancer continues to...
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The applicability of biomarkers in esophageal cancer continues to...
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(MedPage Today) -- Biomarker discovery has played an essential role in the development of more effective therapy for multiple types of solid tumors, including esophageal cancer.
Sciencedaily
Jul 14, 12:33
Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer
A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers. Researchers emphasize that the findings show an association, not proof of cause and effect, and that more research is needed to determine whether moderate consumption carries similar risks.
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A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers.
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A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 11:50
Want Real Mentorship in Medicine? Bots Aren't It.
(MedPage Today) -- Thursday mornings at our practice are unique. Historically, no patients. Years ago, Thursday mornings were when the Department of Medicine had its Grand Rounds series, starting at 9 a.m. However, after being in this time slot...
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Want Real Mentorship in Medicine? Years ago, Thursday mornings were when the Department of Medicine had its Grand Rounds series, starting at 9 a.m. However, after being in this time slot...
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(MedPage Today) -- Thursday mornings at our practice are unique.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 11:07
Comments Are Closed on OMB's Grantmaking Proposed Rule. Now What?
(MedPage Today) -- Last night, comments closed on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s proposed rule that would require political appointees to review federal grants and halt those that don't align with Trump administration objectives....
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(MedPage Today) -- Last night, comments closed on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s proposed rule that would require political appointees to review federal grants and halt those that don't align with Trump administration objectives....
Bbc
Jul 14, 11:01
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted billions, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
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Planning failures and other flaws meant doctors and nurses were forced to work without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) in the pandemic, the Covid inquiry has said. When the cost of home testing kits and other equipment, such as ventilators, was included, the total amount spent by the government between January 2020 and June 2022 exceeded £42bn, the inquiry found.
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Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Bbc
Jul 14, 09:56
'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry
The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.
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'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry. The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.
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The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 09:45
GLP-1s and Blinding Condition; Cyclosporiasis Source Found? Tylenol-Autism Lawsuits
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A cohort study found that diabetes patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists had a higher risk of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a potentially blinding eye condition...
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GLP-1s and Blinding Condition; Cyclosporiasis Source Found? (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A cohort study found that diabetes patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists had a higher risk of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a potentially blinding eye condition...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jul 14, 09:30
FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what they were made of, says former agency scientist
A former FDA toxicologist has accused the agency of authorizing Zyn nicotine pouches without fully reviewing their safety
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This story is published in partnership with The Examination. But during a public health conference in late 2024, Leppanen said, she talked to an academic who reinforced her understanding that they don’t. The FDA allowed stores to sell Zyn while it evaluated the product.
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A former FDA toxicologist has accused the agency of authorizing Zyn nicotine pouches without fully reviewing their safety
Medpagetoday
Jul 14, 08:34
FDA Approves At-Home Starter Dose of Alzheimer's Drug
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new starting dosage regimen for the subcutaneous formulation of lecanemab (Leqembi Iqlik) to treat adults with Alzheimer's disease, the agency said Monday. Lecanemab is an anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new starting dosage regimen for the subcutaneous formulation of lecanemab (Leqembi Iqlik) to treat adults with Alzheimer's disease, the agency said Monday. Lecanemab is an anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new starting dosage regimen for the subcutaneous formulation of lecanemab (Leqembi Iqlik) to treat adults with Alzheimer's disease, the agency said Monday.
Statnews
Jul 14, 08:30
STAT+: Drug metabolism AI competition results show that bigger may not always be better
The results of a recent AI competition show that better data trumps bigger models when it comes to predicting properties of drug candidates.
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Now drug developers want AI that can solve their big problems , like discerning whether the body is going to attack a drug candidate and render it useless. One such example is the pregnane X receptor, or PXR.
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The results of a recent AI competition show that better data trumps bigger models when it comes to predicting properties of drug candidates.
Statnews
Jul 14, 08:30
STAT+: 10 charts that explain America’s hidden alcohol epidemic
America's hidden alcohol epidemic — the toll, emerging risks, shifting usage, and economic stakes — broken down in 10 charts.
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Emory is the data editor at STAT. Isabella is a chronic disease reporter writing about how the Trump administration is tackling the nation’s health epidemic — or not. STAT data editor J.
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America's hidden alcohol epidemic — the toll, emerging risks, shifting usage, and economic stakes — broken down in 10 charts.
Statnews
Jul 14, 08:30
Opinion: It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor
Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care — from telehealth visits to patient portals — possible.
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Opinion: It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor. Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care — from telehealth visits to patient portals — possible.
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Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care — from telehealth visits to patient portals — possible.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Athletes with ADHD face higher concussion risk and longer recovery, study finds
New research from the University of Mississippi indicates that athletes with ADHD need even more scrutiny when head injuries are involved.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The work is published in the journal Clinical and Translational Neuroscience . "Our purpose was to bring together high-quality, peer-reviewed research into a single review paper for clinicians, coaches and athletes and see how much ADHD affects the risk, assessment and recovery of concussi…
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New research from the University of Mississippi indicates that athletes with ADHD need even more scrutiny when head injuries are involved.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
New poll reveals who is most likely to endorse vaccine myths
People who don't have a trusted health care provider are more likely than people with one to believe or lean toward believing several common myths about vaccines, a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust reveals.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Similarly, people who use social media or artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots at least weekly for health information are more likely than those who don't to endorse these false vaccine claims.
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People who don't have a trusted health care provider are more likely than people with one to believe or lean toward believing several common myths about vaccines, a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust reveals.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
US study suggests GLP-1 RA drugs are associated with small increase in ischemic optic neuropathy
A target trial emulation found that people with type 2 diabetes who started glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy had a slightly higher risk of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), a rare condition involving reduced blood flow to the optic nerve that can cause sudden vision loss, compared with those initiating sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4is); however, absolute risk was very low.
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A target trial emulation found that people with type 2 diabetes who started glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy had a slightly higher risk of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), a rare condition involving reduced blood flow to the optic nerve that can cause sudden vision loss, compared with those initiating sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is…
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A target trial emulation found that people with type 2 diabetes who started glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy had a slightly higher risk of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), a rare condition involving reduced blood flow to the optic nerve that can cause sudden vision loss, compared with those initiating sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4is); however, absolute risk was very low.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Trial finds combined exercise-nutrition intervention safe but not more effective in ICU
A new national clinical trial is helping reshape the future of recovery research for critically ill patients, providing important new evidence about how rehabilitation and nutrition interventions should be delivered during severe illness and informing the next generation of research to improve ICU survivors' outcomes.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Researchers found that the combined exercise and nutrition intervention could be safely delivered to critically ill patients and generated important insights into recovery after acute respiratory failure.
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A new national clinical trial is helping reshape the future of recovery research for critically ill patients, providing important new evidence about how rehabilitation and nutrition interventions should be delivered during severe illness and informing the next generation of research to improve ICU survivors' outcomes.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Menstrual health still overlooked despite affecting 2 billion people
Despite affecting an estimated 2 billion people, menstrual health continues to be overlooked by governments, businesses and the scientific community, prompting calls for it to be recognized as a fundamental public health issue. A new international commentary by Marni Sommer, DrPH, MSN, professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, was published today in the journal The Lancet Haematology, part of a full report by a Commission of The Lancet released today.
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Despite affecting an estimated 2 billion people, menstrual health continues to be overlooked by governments, businesses and the scientific community, prompting calls for it to be recognized as a fundamental public health issue.
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Despite affecting an estimated 2 billion people, menstrual health continues to be overlooked by governments, businesses and the scientific community, prompting calls for it to be recognized as a fundamental public health issue.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
New York data reveal substance use in 44% of pedestrian deaths
In New York state, 44% of pedestrian deaths involved alcohol or drug use by the pedestrian, according to a retrospective analysis published online in the journal Injury Prevention. Pedestrian injuries are the seventh-leading cause of injury-related death in New York state. There are approximately 15,000 pedestrian injuries annually, of which 3,000 require hospitalization.
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New York data reveal substance use in 44% of pedestrian deaths. Pedestrian injuries are the seventh-leading cause of injury-related death in New York state. There are approximately 15,000 pedestrian injuries annually, of which 3,000 require hospitalization.
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In New York state, 44% of pedestrian deaths involved alcohol or drug use by the pedestrian, according to a retrospective analysis published online in the journal Injury Prevention.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Vaping or smoking found to reduce fitness in young people by 15%
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel function, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared with those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
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Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel function, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared with those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
A natural compound steps into the estrogen arena
Uterine fibroids and endometriosis are two of the most common gynecologic diseases, affecting 15% to 80% of women of childbearing age. Existing treatments—hormonal drugs and selective estrogen receptor modulators—have side effects and cannot reliably prevent recurrence. This is why less harmful non-hormonal therapies are urgently needed.
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A natural compound steps into the estrogen arena. Existing treatments—hormonal drugs and selective estrogen receptor modulators—have side effects and cannot reliably prevent recurrence. This is why less harmful non-hormonal therapies are urgently needed.
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Uterine fibroids and endometriosis are two of the most common gynecologic diseases, affecting 15% to 80% of women of childbearing age.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Odds of HPV-related cancers up for people with HIV and solid organ transplant recipients
The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are higher among people with HIV (PWH) and solid-organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Eva Meglic, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues compared the odds of HPV-related cancers in PWH and SOTRs with those in control participants in a nested case-control study.
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The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are higher among people with HIV (PWH) and solid-organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Doctors who smoke are less likely to support patients to quit, survey reveals
General practitioners (GPs) who smoke are less likely to advise their patients to quit, new research from Federation University has found, revealing how doctors' own smoking behaviors can influence patient care.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study also found that GPs who currently smoke are four times more likely to believe that they are less effective at encouraging patients to quit, compared with their nonsmoking colleagues.
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General practitioners (GPs) who smoke are less likely to advise their patients to quit, new research from Federation University has found, revealing how doctors' own smoking behaviors can influence patient care.
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Raman imaging applied to cardiac tissue of Fabry disease model reveals molecular map of lipids in tissue
How are disease-relevant molecules distributed within tissue? What changes occur even before they become visible under the microscope? Questions such as these are crucial for early diagnosis and targeted treatment in many diseases. Researchers at the Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften—ISAS have, for the first time, succeeded in combining two complementary analytical methods to create a high-resolution molecular map of tissue. Their map makes different biomolecules simultaneously visible and reveals their spatial distribution.
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Raman imaging applied to cardiac tissue of Fabry disease model reveals molecular map of lipids in tissue. Questions such as these are crucial for early diagnosis and targeted treatment in many diseases. Their map makes different biomolecules simultaneously visible and reveals their spatial distribution.
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How are disease-relevant molecules distributed within tissue?
Medicalxpress
Jul 14, 07:34
Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial finds
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly less agitation than people who received a placebo.
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Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial finds. In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly less agitation than people who received a placebo.
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In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S.
Sciencedaily
Jul 14, 05:59
Scientists discover why peach fuzz can suddenly make you itch
A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into why chronic itching occurs. Because humans show signs of having the same pathway, the research could pave the way for more effective treatments for conditions such as eczema.
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A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into why chronic itching occurs. Because humans show signs of having the same pathway, the research could pave the way for more effective treatments for conditions such as eczema.
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A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into why chronic itching occurs.
Bbc
Jul 14, 05:41
Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?
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A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
Foxnews
Jul 14, 05:00
Notable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death
Lindsey Graham joins a list of celebrities and officials who also suffered an aortic dissection death, including John Ritter and Alan Thicke.
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Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true Learning another language may keep your brain younger, study suggests Man turns tragic loss of best friend to sui…
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Lindsey Graham joins a list of celebrities and officials who also suffered an aortic dissection death, including John Ritter and Alan Thicke.
Sciencedaily
Jul 14, 03:02
Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age
Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The discovery reveals a potential biological driver of middle-age weight gain and a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.
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Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age. Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The discovery reveals a potential biological driver of middle-age weight gain and a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.
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Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat.
Bbc
Jul 14, 00:00
The Inquiry
Close menu Episode details World Service , · 16 Jul 2026 , · 24 mins Gene therapy has changed what is possible for people living with sickle cell disease.
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Close menu Episode details World Service , · 16 Jul 2026 , · 24 mins Gene therapy has changed what is possible for people living with sickle cell disease. But the therapy is costly and available to only a small number of patients. Are we closer to gene therapy for sickle cell disease being accessible?
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Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease?
Statnews
Jul 13, 20:58
STAT+: AIDS activists slam Biden R&D deal with Gilead over HIV prevention drug patents
A group of AIDS activists obtained an R&D pact at the heart of a settlement between the U.S. government and Gilead Sciences over patents for HIV prevention.
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STAT+: AIDS activists slam Biden R&D deal with Gilead over HIV prevention drug patents. A group of AIDS activists obtained an R&D pact at the heart of a settlement between the U.S. government and Gilead Sciences over patents for HIV prevention.
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A group of AIDS activists obtained an R&D pact at the heart of a settlement between the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 17:22
Lifestyle Changes May Slow Brain Aging in Adults Younger Than 70
(MedPage Today) -- A structured multidomain lifestyle intervention may help slow changes in brain white matter associated with aging, a secondary analysis of data from the randomized POINTER trial suggested. Compared with a self-guided intervention...
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(MedPage Today) -- A structured multidomain lifestyle intervention may help slow changes in brain white matter associated with aging, a secondary analysis of data from the randomized POINTER trial suggested.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 17:08
Aspirin Alone Gets the Job Done for Clot Prevention After Joint Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- An aspirin-only approach to postoperative prophylaxis after arthroplasty was as effective and safe as upfront rivaroxaban (Xarelto), according to the EPCAT III randomized trial. Aspirin-only prophylaxis met noninferiority criteria...
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(MedPage Today) -- An aspirin-only approach to postoperative prophylaxis after arthroplasty was as effective and safe as upfront rivaroxaban (Xarelto), according to the EPCAT III randomized trial.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 17:00
Study Dampens Hope for GLP-1s as Insulin Off-Ramp in Type 2 Diabetes
(MedPage Today) -- Adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist was not associated with a lower likelihood of discontinuing existing basal insulin therapy among veterans with type 2 diabetes compared with other glucose-lowering agents, a target emulation trial...
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(MedPage Today) -- Adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist was not associated with a lower likelihood of discontinuing existing basal insulin therapy among veterans with type 2 diabetes compared with other glucose-lowering agents, a target emulation trial...
Statnews
Jul 13, 16:49
STAT+: Dementia study replicates promising outcomes following risk-reduction strategies
A dementia prevention trial praised as a "landmark" effort further demonstrated the promise of structured programs tailored to local cultures.
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Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. A study reported at last year’s AAIC put interventions designed to reduce risk to the test. The study underscored that healthy habits contribute to a healthy brain.
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A dementia prevention trial praised as a "landmark" effort further demonstrated the promise of structured programs tailored to local cultures.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
Is your child addicted to their phone? Clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Einstein reveals the warning signs to look out for—and four simple strategies to help you swap out screen time for family time.
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Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices. Is your child addicted to their phone? Danielle Einstein reveals the warning signs to look out for—and four simple strategies to help you swap out screen time for family time.
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Danielle Einstein reveals the warning signs to look out for—and four simple strategies to help you swap out screen time for family time.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Ureters stay visible for hours with dye designed to vanish through kidneys
A cross-disciplinary research team led by Hongjie Dai, director of the Materials Institute of Life Sciences and Energy (MILES) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in Shenzhen, has developed a promising near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dye for potential clinical use in ureter imaging during surgical navigation.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study was conducted in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital and Peking University First Hospital.
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A cross-disciplinary research team led by Hongjie Dai, director of the Materials Institute of Life Sciences and Energy (MILES) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in Shenzhen, has developed a promising near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dye for potential clinical use in ureter imaging during surgical navigation.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Can cosmetic procedures become addictive? Study links addiction risk to social media and body image
As cosmetic procedures surge worldwide and beauty content increasingly dominates social media platforms, a new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that for some women, cosmetic treatments may begin to resemble compulsive or addiction-like behavior. The study, led by Dr. Vera Skvirsky alongside Dr. Uri Lifshin, Dr. Dvora Shmulewitz and Prof. Mario Mikulincer from the Department of Psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), examined what the researchers describe as "addictive cosmetic procedure use," or ACPU, among Jewish Israeli women.
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Can cosmetic procedures become addictive? Study links addiction risk to social media and body image. Mario Mikulincer from the Department of Psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), examined what the researchers describe as "addictive cosmetic procedure use," or ACPU, among Jewish Israeli women.
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As cosmetic procedures surge worldwide and beauty content increasingly dominates social media platforms, a new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that for some women, cosmetic treatments may begin to resemble compulsive or addiction-like behavior.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Microglia mechanism reveals why brain's stroke repair window closes
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and often results in impairments in movement, speech and cognition. While rehabilitation helps patients regain some lost functions, the brain's natural ability to repair itself often fades within a few months after an injury. This limited period of spontaneous recovery poses a major challenge for patients, often resulting in permanent neurological deficits after the brain's intrinsic repair capacity declines.
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Microglia mechanism reveals why brain's stroke repair window closes. While rehabilitation helps patients regain some lost functions, the brain's natural ability to repair itself often fades within a few months after an injury.
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Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and often results in impairments in movement, speech and cognition.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Contact-free sensors could help track movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease
Disease progression in people with Parkinson's disease can be accurately monitored using sensors, removing some of the limitations of wearable technologies, a new study reports. In the study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, scientists from the UK Dementia Research Institute (UKDRI) Care Research & Technology Center, of which the University of Surrey is a key member, sought to develop a more accurate, zero-burden way to track movement changes in people affected by Parkinson's.
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Disease progression in people with Parkinson's disease can be accurately monitored using sensors, removing some of the limitations of wearable technologies, a new study reports. In the study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, scientists from the UK Dementia Research Institute (UKDRI) Care Research & Technology Center, of which the University of Su…
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Disease progression in people with Parkinson's disease can be accurately monitored using sensors, removing some of the limitations of wearable technologies, a new study reports.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
New insights into neuron–microglia interactions during brain aging
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified small nuclear fragments known as micronuclei while studying neurons in aged mice. They demonstrated that microglia—the brain's resident immune cells—take up these micronuclei, leading to changes in microglial morphology and gene expression associated with inflammation and vascular function. The research is published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.
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New insights into neuron–microglia interactions during brain aging. They demonstrated that microglia—the brain's resident immune cells—take up these micronuclei, leading to changes in microglial morphology and gene expression associated with inflammation and vascular function. The research is published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified small nuclear fragments known as micronuclei while studying neurons in aged mice.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Keeping moms in the game: FIFA launches guide for pregnant and post-partum players
Soccer players who are pregnant or have recently given birth can kick off the season with more confidence, using a new FIFA tool developed in collaboration with a University of Alberta researcher. Two decision aids, one for playing during pregnancy and one for returning to the game postpartum, have been launched by FIFA, an international governing body for the sport. Both are published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Keeping moms in the game: FIFA launches guide for pregnant and post-partum players. Two decision aids, one for playing during pregnancy and one for returning to the game postpartum, have been launched by FIFA, an international governing body for the sport. Both are published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Soccer players who are pregnant or have recently given birth can kick off the season with more confidence, using a new FIFA tool developed in collaboration with a University of Alberta researcher.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Two-year lifestyle program improves older adults' cognition 55% more, trial finds
Older adults who followed a structured, 2-year healthy lifestyle program improved their memory and thinking skills significantly more than those who received only general health advice, according to the Latin American Initiative for Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline (LatAm-FINGERS) trial, published in The Lancet. Gains were about 55% greater per year on overall tests of memory and thinking.
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Gains were about 55% greater per year on overall tests of memory and thinking.
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Older adults who followed a structured, 2-year healthy lifestyle program improved their memory and thinking skills significantly more than those who received only general health advice, according to the Latin American Initiative for Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline (LatAm-FINGERS) trial, published in The Lancet.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head—here's how to change the narrative
Between us, we bring two perspectives to persistent illness: personal experience of long COVID and clinical and research experience in chronic illness rehabilitation.
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Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head—here's how to change the narrative. Between us, we bring two perspectives to persistent illness: personal experience of long COVID and clinical and research experience in chronic illness rehabilitation.
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Between us, we bring two perspectives to persistent illness: personal experience of long COVID and clinical and research experience in chronic illness rehabilitation.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Regenerating tissues may rebuild order by amplifying tiny cell differences
FMI researchers and their collaborators have shown how regenerating intestinal tissue turns small initial differences between cells into stable patterns. The findings reveal a general principle for how tissues rebuild order after injury, with possible implications for regenerative medicine.
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Regenerating tissues may rebuild order by amplifying tiny cell differences. FMI researchers and their collaborators have shown how regenerating intestinal tissue turns small initial differences between cells into stable patterns. The findings reveal a general principle for how tissues rebuild order after injury, with possible implications for regenerative medicine.
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FMI researchers and their collaborators have shown how regenerating intestinal tissue turns small initial differences between cells into stable patterns.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Researchers reveal immune mechanisms that drive development of rare allergic stomach disease
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed one of the first experimental models that faithfully reproduces eosinophilic gastritis (EoG), a rare but increasingly recognized allergic disease of the stomach. Using this model, they identified the immune pathways responsible for driving the disease and explained why a new generation of biologic therapies currently being evaluated in clinical trials may benefit patients.
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed one of the first experimental models that faithfully reproduces eosinophilic gastritis (EoG), a rare but increasingly recognized allergic disease of the stomach.
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed one of the first experimental models that faithfully reproduces eosinophilic gastritis (EoG), a rare but increasingly recognized allergic disease of the stomach.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 16:09
Can infants detect voices in noisy environments? New research says yes
In noisy environments, organisms differentiate sounds they want to detect from interfering noise to improve their perception of target sounds. This process is widely conserved across species, including birds, crocodiles, ferrets and human adults. But how early in life does this ability emerge? In a new JNeurosci paper, Farhin Ahmed, Qianxun Zheng and colleagues at the University of Washington explored whether infants also use this evolutionarily conserved mechanism to detect sounds in noisy environments.
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Can infants detect voices in noisy environments? This process is widely conserved across species, including birds, crocodiles, ferrets and human adults. In a new JNeurosci paper, Farhin Ahmed, Qianxun Zheng and colleagues at the University of Washington explored whether infants also use this evolutionarily conserved mechanism to detect sounds in noisy environments.
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In noisy environments, organisms differentiate sounds they want to detect from interfering noise to improve their perception of target sounds.
Bbc
Jul 13, 15:39
How much exercise do you need to do in a week?
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Just 150 minutes of exercise a week could help you keep fit and healthy.
Statnews
Jul 13, 15:29
STAT+: UnitedHealth’s questionable review, and more MA stars lawsuits
I first visited a Buc-ee’s a few years ago in Kentucky on a road trip. It’s a melting pot of American culture and consumerism (with a really good cherry limeade pop).
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I first visited a Buc-ee’s a few years ago in Kentucky on a road trip. But the results are not nearly as clean, or useful, as the company suggests. health care industry
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UnitedHealth touts a new home care audit, and more health insurers sue CMS over Medicare Advantage quality ratings.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 15:21
Infants Not Given Vitamin K at Birth Had Greater Bleeding Risks, Including in Brain
(MedPage Today) -- Infants in Sweden who did not receive intramuscular vitamin K administration at birth -- a small but growing population -- had an increased associated risk of bleeding episodes, including intracranial hemorrhage, a nationwide...
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(MedPage Today) -- Infants in Sweden who did not receive intramuscular vitamin K administration at birth -- a small but growing population -- had an increased associated risk of bleeding episodes, including intracranial hemorrhage, a nationwide...
Statnews
Jul 13, 14:36
Martha Lillard, last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma.
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Martha Lillard, last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma.
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polio patient using iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma.
Statnews
Jul 13, 13:40
STAT+: All eyes on data on Biogen’s tau therapy
The year of daraxonrasib, a wearable for a myeloma drug, and more biotech news from The Readout
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STAT+: All eyes on data on Biogen’s tau therapy. The year of daraxonrasib, a wearable for a myeloma drug, and more biotech news from The Readout
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The year of daraxonrasib, a wearable for a myeloma drug, and more biotech news from The Readout
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 13:31
Did His Unusual Dinner Lead to a Tape Worm 50 Years Later?
(MedPage Today) -- During surgery to repair a hernia in a 71-year-old man's right groin, his doctors discovered something unexpected: a tapeworm. The surgeons fished the 10-inch long worm out carefully and recorded the extraction of this infection...
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Did His Unusual Dinner Lead to a Tape Worm 50 Years Later?. (MedPage Today) -- During surgery to repair a hernia in a 71-year-old man's right groin, his doctors discovered something unexpected: a tapeworm. The surgeons fished the 10-inch long worm out carefully and recorded the extraction of this infection...
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(MedPage Today) -- During surgery to repair a hernia in a 71-year-old man's right groin, his doctors discovered something unexpected: a tapeworm.
Statnews
Jul 13, 13:08
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an RFK Jr. push against psychiatric meds, a Sanofi blood cancer drug, and more
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pressing forward with his effort to help Americans stop taking SSRI antidepressants
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an RFK Jr. push against psychiatric meds, a Sanofi blood cancer drug, and more. is pressing forward with his effort to help Americans stop taking SSRI antidepressants
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health secretary Robert F.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 13:08
Aortic Dissection: What to Know About Lindsey Graham's Death
(MedPage Today) -- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at age 71 of an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary medical examiner's report. An aortic dissection is a rare and painful event that...
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Aortic Dissection: What to Know About Lindsey Graham's Death. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at age 71 of an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary medical examiner's report. An aortic dissection is a rare and painful event that...
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(MedPage Today) -- Sen.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 12:57
Declaring Death Is Not So Simple
(MedPage Today) -- The first person I ever declared dead was a woman with cancer on hospital hospice care, when I was a medical student on my hematology-oncology rotation. The nurse told me the patient had passed, and it became my job to confirm...
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Declaring Death Is Not So Simple. (MedPage Today) -- The first person I ever declared dead was a woman with cancer on hospital hospice care, when I was a medical student on my hematology-oncology rotation. The nurse told me the patient had passed, and it became my job to confirm...
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(MedPage Today) -- The first person I ever declared dead was a woman with cancer on hospital hospice care, when I was a medical student on my hematology-oncology rotation.
Sciencedaily
Jul 13, 12:35
Why are healthy young non-smokers developing lung cancer?
An unexpected study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role. Researchers stress that the findings are preliminary and require further studies before any conclusions can be drawn.
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An unexpected study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role. Researchers stress that the findings are preliminary and require further studies before any conclusions can be drawn.
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An unexpected study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role.
Sciencedaily
Jul 13, 12:35
Where you live could shape your dementia risk, massive study finds
Researchers analyzing data from more than 214,000 people found that dementia risk factors differ widely across countries, challenging the idea of a one-size-fits-all prevention strategy. At the same time, they uncovered surprisingly consistent patterns that could help shape smarter, more targeted public health efforts.
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Researchers analyzing data from more than 214,000 people found that dementia risk factors differ widely across countries, challenging the idea of a one-size-fits-all prevention strategy. At the same time, they uncovered surprisingly consistent patterns that could help shape smarter, more targeted public health efforts.
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Researchers analyzing data from more than 214,000 people found that dementia risk factors differ widely across countries, challenging the idea of a one-size-fits-all prevention strategy.
Sciencedaily
Jul 13, 12:35
Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight
Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. Researchers found that even mild, realistic sleep loss, similar to what many adults experience, had measurable effects. They warn that if this pattern continues over months or years, the health consequences could become much more significant, including a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight. Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. Researchers found that even mild, realistic sleep loss, similar to what many adults experience, had measurable effects.
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They warn that if this pattern continues over months or years, the health consequences could become much more significant, including a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 12:20
Expanding Early Intensive Treatment Beyond Glycemia in Type 2 Diabetes
(MedPage Today) -- At the American Diabetes Association annual meeting, findings from the SURPASS-EARLY trial added to growing evidence that treating type 2 diabetes aggressively from the time of diagnosis may improve long-term outcomes beyond...
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(MedPage Today) -- At the American Diabetes Association annual meeting, findings from the SURPASS-EARLY trial added to growing evidence that treating type 2 diabetes aggressively from the time of diagnosis may improve long-term outcomes beyond...
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 12:02
Later-Line Treatments for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Based on results from the DESTINY-Breast03 trial, trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd; Enhertu) became the preferred, guideline-supported, second-line therapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, regardless of hormone receptor...
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(MedPage Today) -- Based on results from the DESTINY-Breast03 trial, trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd; Enhertu) became the preferred, guideline-supported, second-line therapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, regardless of hormone receptor...
Statnews
Jul 13, 11:46
Caregivers brace for pay cuts, and maybe homelessness
Tara covers the business of health care. Her stories focus on hospitals, doctors, and how their business practices affect patients — especially when private equity gets involved.
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Tara covers the business of health care. Her stories focus on hospitals, doctors, and how their business practices affect patients — especially when private equity gets involved. She also writes about health insurance and ideas for improving our broken health system.
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A game-changer in pancreatic cancer, a vaccine skeptical HHS nom, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 11:01
Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence, Says Hospitalization Was Due to a Fall
(MedPage Today) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the 84-year-old's health. McConnell...
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Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence, Says Hospitalization Was Due to a Fall. (MedPage Today) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the 84-year-old's health.
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(MedPage Today) -- Sen.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 10:49
Dementia rising across Latino populations, multidecade study finds
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Newcastle University in the U.K. finds that the share of adults living with dementia rose substantially across several Latin American and Caribbean sites over the past two decades. The research provides the first direct evidence that some parts of Latin America are moving in the opposite direction of dropping dementia rates in the U.S. and other wealthy nations.
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Dementia rising across Latino populations, multidecade study finds. finds that the share of adults living with dementia rose substantially across several Latin American and Caribbean sites over the past two decades. The research provides the first direct evidence that some parts of Latin America are moving in the opposite direction of dropping dementia rates in the U.S.
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A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 10:49
New global report outlines strategies to improve hematologic care for women
A new report in The Lancet Haematology, led by Cleveland Clinic hematologist Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., outlines practical strategies to improve diagnosis, care and outcomes globally for women and girls with hematological conditions, such as bleeding disorders, heavy menstrual bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, thrombosis and maternal hematologic complications.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The Commission on Global Female Health and Hematology highlights the need for earlier diagnosis, more consistent treatment and stronger research and education for hematological conditions.
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A new report in The Lancet Haematology, led by Cleveland Clinic hematologist Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., outlines practical strategies to improve diagnosis, care and outcomes globally for women and girls with hematological conditions, such as bleeding disorders, heavy menstrual bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, thrombosis and maternal hematologic complications.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 10:49
Seven-year study finds non-surgical valve replacement holds up as well as open-heart surgery
The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising across the globe, with more than 28 million people worldwide living with heart valve disease. Each year in the United States alone, surgeons perform approximately 106,000 heart valve replacement procedures.
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Seven-year study finds non-surgical valve replacement holds up as well as open-heart surgery. The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising across the globe, with more than 28 million people worldwide living with heart valve disease. Each year in the United States alone, surgeons perform approximately 106,000 heart valve replacement procedures.
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The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising across the globe, with more than 28 million people worldwide living with heart valve disease.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 10:49
Mouse study uncovers how transcription factors HIF1α and HIF2α regulate different aspects muscle physiology
Skeletal muscles—responsible for movement, joint stabilization and postural support—are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during physical activity. However, conditions such as high-intensity exercise or sustained exertion frequently expose skeletal muscles to reduced oxygen availability, which can compromise muscle homeostasis.
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Mouse study uncovers how transcription factors HIF1α and HIF2α regulate different aspects muscle physiology. Skeletal muscles—responsible for movement, joint stabilization and postural support—are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during physical activity.
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Skeletal muscles—responsible for movement, joint stabilization and postural support—are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during physical activity.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 10:49
Hepatitis E viruses mutate early during infection
Knowing how viruses change in the initial weeks of an infection can provide important information about their adaptability. Researchers from the Departments of Molecular & Medical Virology and Translational & Computational Infection Research at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have taken a closer look at the early phase of hepatitis E infections.
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Hepatitis E viruses mutate early during infection. Knowing how viruses change in the initial weeks of an infection can provide important information about their adaptability. Researchers from the Departments of Molecular & Medical Virology and Translational & Computational Infection Research at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have taken a closer look at the early phase of hep…
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Knowing how viruses change in the initial weeks of an infection can provide important information about their adaptability.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 10:01
U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo
(MedPage Today) -- A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the CDC said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak. The CDC said it was...
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(MedPage Today) -- A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the CDC said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak. The CDC said it was...
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citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the CDC said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 09:18
Lindsey Graham's Cause of Death; Legionnaires' at the Guggenheim; Renowned Doc Dies
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at age 71 on Saturday of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary medical examiner...
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Lindsey Graham's Cause of Death; Legionnaires' at the Guggenheim; Renowned Doc Dies. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at age 71 on Saturday of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary medical examiner...
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Medpagetoday
Jul 13, 08:45
Alzheimer's Autopsy Study Raises Questions About Amyloid Clearance
(MedPage Today) -- Autopsy data from an Alzheimer's patient revealed that brain regions with extensive amyloid clearance after treatment had less downstream tau accumulation and brain degeneration. Amyloid clearance also appeared to preferentially...
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(MedPage Today) -- Autopsy data from an Alzheimer's patient revealed that brain regions with extensive amyloid clearance after treatment had less downstream tau accumulation and brain degeneration.
Bbc
Jul 13, 08:36
Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
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A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.
Statnews
Jul 13, 08:30
STAT+: HHS presses ahead with effort to curb antidepressant use
Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42.
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Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Her stories explore the relationship between politics and science at the FDA, industry influence, and the agency’s ability to protect and promote public health. WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F.
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In a private meeting, HHS officials met with mental health professionals to work on guidance for stopping SSRIs.
Statnews
Jul 13, 08:30
As states absorb Medicaid funding cuts, family caregivers face financial ruin
Family caregivers of people with disabilities face a grim financial future as several states consider steep cuts to their wages.
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Her son, Eddie, had lost the nurse provided to him by the state after he turned 22. Maryland health officials told Fifer that he didn’t qualify for nursing care, even though Eddie’s cerebral palsy, feeding tube, and other complex medical conditions require around-the-clock care. Fifer spiraled as she sought to pay for the care Eddie needed.
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Family caregivers of people with disabilities face a grim financial future as several states consider steep cuts to their wages.
Statnews
Jul 13, 08:30
STAT+: A breakthrough in pancreatic cancer has experts excited — and braced for what’s to come
Pancreatic cancer specialists are excited about the biggest breakthrough in the field in decades. They are also looking around the corner to what comes next.
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Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. She likened the medicine’s recent clinical trial performance to other milestones in cancer treatment such as the arrival of the first checkpoint inhibitors. Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent.
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Pancreatic cancer specialists are excited about the biggest breakthrough in the field in decades. They are also looking around the corner to what comes next.
Statnews
Jul 13, 08:30
Opinion: Is there a doctor on board? Yes, and airlines depend on it
Physicians who volunteer on flights assume responsibility with no patient history, limited equipment, and an audience of 200 people.
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Swarup is a hematologist-oncologist in Arizona and founder of OncoNexus, a health technology company. Studies of inflight medical events consistently find that the most common onboard complaints are fainting or feeling faint, respiratory symptoms, and gastrointestinal distress — not the dramatic emergencies Hollywood tends to depict.
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Physicians who volunteer on flights assume responsibility with no patient history, limited equipment, and an audience of 200 people.
Statnews
Jul 13, 08:30
Opinion: The shortage of forensic pathologists is hurting justice, public health, and families
It’s time to solve the case of the missing pathologist.
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Opinion: The shortage of forensic pathologists is hurting justice, public health, and families. It’s time to solve the case of the missing pathologist.
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It’s time to solve the case of the missing pathologist.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 08:04
New clues raise hopes for better treatment of RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and the immune response to ensure babies get the best possible outcomes, a new study by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) finds.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Despite this, treatment options for infants who develop severe disease remain extremely limited. The miniature model of a baby's airways was created using real infant airway cells, blood vessel cells and neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that acts as the immune system's primary respo…
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Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and the immune response to ensure babies get the best possible outcomes, a new study by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) finds.
Bbc
Jul 13, 08:00
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Health and science correspondent Published 4 minutes ago A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people after the UK regulator gave permission for trials to take place.
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Health and science correspondent Published 4 minutes ago A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people after the UK regulator gave permission for trials to take place. Scientists at the University of Oxford started developing the vaccine eight weeks ago when a public health emergency was declared on 17 May.
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The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Foxnews
Jul 13, 05:00
Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know
Preliminary findings suggest aortic dissection was the cause of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Doctors explain the warning signs and high-risk groups.
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Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know. Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Doctors explain the warning signs and high-risk groups.
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Preliminary findings suggest aortic dissection was the cause of Sen.
Sciencedaily
Jul 13, 04:01
Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease
Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk of this serious heart condition.
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Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease. Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk of this serious heart condition.
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Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 03:14
Emergency doctors are stressed out—and patient irritation plays a significant role
HBO's emergency-department drama "The Pitt" has become a smash hit in large part because it shows the deeply human toll that emergency medicine exacts on those who practice it. While researchers have long known that real-life ER doctors are affected by many of the stresses that "The Pitt" has so effectively captured.
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HBO's emergency-department drama "The Pitt" has become a smash hit in large part because it shows the deeply human toll that emergency medicine exacts on those who practice it. While researchers have long known that real-life ER doctors are affected by many of the stresses that "The Pitt" has so effectively captured.
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HBO's emergency-department drama "The Pitt" has become a smash hit in large part because it shows the deeply human toll that emergency medicine exacts on those who practice it.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 03:14
Gene discovery may unlock infertility, early menopause clues
Most women are aware that fertility declines dramatically with age. This is mainly due to the gradual loss of eggs and follicles from the ovaries, leading to infertility, irregular cycles and ultimately menopause.
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Gene discovery may unlock infertility, early menopause clues. Most women are aware that fertility declines dramatically with age. This is mainly due to the gradual loss of eggs and follicles from the ovaries, leading to infertility, irregular cycles and ultimately menopause.
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Most women are aware that fertility declines dramatically with age.
Medicalxpress
Jul 13, 03:14
Another tick-borne disease to avoid: Anaplasmosis in Canada
Move over, Lyme disease—there's another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada. Anaplasmosis, the second-most common tick-borne disease in the country, can cause a range of health issues, including myocarditis, as a practice article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows.
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Another tick-borne disease to avoid: Anaplasmosis in Canada. Move over, Lyme disease—there's another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada. Anaplasmosis, the second-most common tick-borne disease in the country, can cause a range of health issues, including myocarditis, as a practice article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows.
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Move over, Lyme disease—there's another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 22:05
Normal oxygen levels can miss severe breathlessness driven by carbon dioxide
A study led by biomedical scientist Erica Heinrich at the University of California, Riverside, highlights a critical gap in how clinicians detect and treat breathing distress (dyspnea), particularly in patients on ventilators. The research is published in the journal Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology.
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A study led by biomedical scientist Erica Heinrich at the University of California, Riverside, highlights a critical gap in how clinicians detect and treat breathing distress (dyspnea), particularly in patients on ventilators. The research is published in the journal Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology.
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A study led by biomedical scientist Erica Heinrich at the University of California, Riverside, highlights a critical gap in how clinicians detect and treat breathing distress (dyspnea), particularly in patients on ventilators.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 22:05
Body's own cell-to-cell messaging packets studied as the basis for next-generation medicines
The Blood and Tissue Bank is studying how to therapeutically manufacture and use a type of nanoparticles released by the body's cells to communicate with one another, in one of the most promising fields of research for the therapies of the future. New medicines and advanced therapies modify cells (immune cells), genes and tissues to treat diseases such as cancer. However, the next step is to focus on these subcellular packages loaded with biological information, known as extracellular vesicles (EVs), which perform essential functions such as tissue regeneration and the modulation of inflammation.
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Body's own cell-to-cell messaging packets studied as the basis for next-generation medicines. New medicines and advanced therapies modify cells (immune cells), genes and tissues to treat diseases such as cancer.
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The Blood and Tissue Bank is studying how to therapeutically manufacture and use a type of nanoparticles released by the body's cells to communicate with one another, in one of the most promising fields of research for the therapies of the future.
Foxnews
Jul 12, 20:31
Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true
Dean Pennell, 63, finally married his fiancé Kay Beaman at Colchester Hospital after being told he had just weeks to live, with their 10 children watching.
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Learning another language may keep your brain younger, study suggests Man turns tragic loss of best friend to suicide into urgent outreach to lonely strangers The best time to talk to your parents about senior care — before it's too late Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis Major American city again takes top honors for worst p…
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Dean Pennell, 63, finally married his fiancé Kay Beaman at Colchester Hospital after being told he had just weeks to live, with their 10 children watching.
Statnews
Jul 12, 20:01
STAT+: Tau in the spotlight at Alzheimer’s conference
Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71.
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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. Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent.
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From STAT's AAIC in 30 newsletter: Researchers focus on tau, and progress on crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Foxnews
Jul 12, 17:03
Learning another language may keep your brain younger, study suggests
Bilingual participants had brains appearing six years younger, while those speaking four languages showed brains that were roughly 13 years younger.
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Man turns tragic loss of best friend to suicide into urgent outreach to lonely strangers The best time to talk to your parents about senior care — before it's too late Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of ca…
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Bilingual participants had brains appearing six years younger, while those speaking four languages showed brains that were roughly 13 years younger.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 16:53
Night owls eat later, choose less nutritious food, carry more belly fat and show higher metabolic risk
For generations, early to bed and early to rise was seen as the blueprint for a healthy life, and any departure from it was often considered unhealthy. Scientists, however, have discovered that whether someone is an early bird who wakes up early and starts the day with energy or a night owl who naturally stays up late and wakes up later is far more than a lifestyle choice. This pattern reflects the body's natural preference for the timing of sleep and wake cycles within a 24-hour day.
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Night owls eat later, choose less nutritious food, carry more belly fat and show higher metabolic risk. Scientists, however, have discovered that whether someone is an early bird who wakes up early and starts the day with energy or a night owl who naturally stays up late and wakes up later is far more than a lifestyle choice.
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For generations, early to bed and early to rise was seen as the blueprint for a healthy life, and any departure from it was often considered unhealthy.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 16:53
Inhibiting protein to treat myeloproliferative neoplasms shows preclinical promise
Inhibiting menin, a protein that supports leukemia growth and is already targeted to treat some forms of leukemia, also holds promise for treating myeloproliferative neoplasms. A new study from scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital showed that inhibiting menin significantly extended survival and reversed multiple disease features in preclinical models. The findings were published today in Cancer Cell.
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Inhibiting protein to treat myeloproliferative neoplasms shows preclinical promise. Inhibiting menin, a protein that supports leukemia growth and is already targeted to treat some forms of leukemia, also holds promise for treating myeloproliferative neoplasms. A new study from scientists at St.
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The findings were published today in Cancer Cell.
Medpagetoday
Jul 12, 16:00
'Do You Want the Toyota or the Lexus?': What We Heard This Week
(MedPage Today) -- "They said, 'Do you want the Toyota or the Lexus?'" -- Christina Prescott, MD, PhD, of NYU Langone Health in New York City, discussing how her aunt was sold a pricey multifocal lens for cataract surgery, then learned she wasn...
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(MedPage Today) -- "They said, 'Do you want the Toyota or the Lexus?'" -- Christina Prescott, MD, PhD, of NYU Langone Health in New York City, discussing how her aunt was sold a pricey multifocal lens for cataract surgery, then learned she wasn...
Medpagetoday
Jul 12, 13:30
Dementia Prevention Is Not One-Size-Fits-All, Study Shows
(MedPage Today) -- Modifiable dementia risk factors varied widely from country to country and a one-size-fits-all approach to dementia prevention will not work everywhere, data from 14 countries and regions showed. Both differences and similarities...
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(MedPage Today) -- Modifiable dementia risk factors varied widely from country to country and a one-size-fits-all approach to dementia prevention will not work everywhere, data from 14 countries and regions showed.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 13:09
Demystifying the molecular mechanisms of general anesthesia
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Birkbeck, University of London, have identified a site where a commonly used anesthetic binds to sodium ion channels, revealing a molecular mechanism that may explain how these drugs dampen communication between neurons. Ion channels are proteins that regulate the flow of charged particles across cell membranes, enabling neurons to generate electrical signals. By reducing this signaling, inhaled anesthetics help suppress brain activity, producing unconsciousness and immobility during surgery.
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Demystifying the molecular mechanisms of general anesthesia. Ion channels are proteins that regulate the flow of charged particles across cell membranes, enabling neurons to generate electrical signals. By reducing this signaling, inhaled anesthetics help suppress brain activity, producing unconsciousness and immobility during surgery.
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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Birkbeck, University of London, have identified a site where a commonly used anesthetic binds to sodium ion channels, revealing a molecular mechanism that may explain how these drugs dampen communication between neurons.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 13:09
Bacteria from gum disease may cause inflammation, harden heart valves
Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve disease, according to preliminary, independent research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026, held in Boston, July 13–16, 2026.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . According to the American Heart Association, calcific aortic valve stenosis (CAVS) occurs when the aortic valve thickens and calcifies, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve disease, according to preliminary, independent research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026, held in Boston, July 13–16, 2026.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 13:09
Scientists improve the analgesic efficacy of morphine
Scientists at the Department of Cell Biology of the University of Malaga have taken a step forward in the search for more effective treatments for pain with a new study that advances efforts to mitigate the addictive effects of morphine—one of the main drugs used for this purpose—as well as the development of analgesic tolerance to the drug. Specifically, they identified that activation of a dopamine receptor, D4, enhances morphine's analgesic effect and prevents the development of tolerance to morphine. The results of the study were published in The Journal of Pain.
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Scientists improve the analgesic efficacy of morphine. Scientists at the Department of Cell Biology of the University of Malaga have taken a step forward in the search for more effective treatments for pain with a new study that advances efforts to mitigate the addictive effects of morphine—one of the main drugs used for this purpose—as well as the development of analgesic tol…
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The results of the study were published in The Journal of Pain.
Medpagetoday
Jul 12, 12:00
We've All Had 'Difficult' Patients. But Do They Really Exist?
(MedPage Today) -- The chart note was brief: "Difficult patient. Frequent visits. Demands unnecessary tests." Before I met the patient, I already knew how the story was supposed to go. Every physician has encountered some version of this. A colleague...
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We've All Had 'Difficult' Patients. Demands unnecessary tests." Before I met the patient, I already knew how the story was supposed to go. Every physician has encountered some version of this.
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(MedPage Today) -- The chart note was brief: "Difficult patient.
Sciencedaily
Jul 12, 11:58
This ultrasound treatment may help stop arthritis before it starts
A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville found that continuous low-intensity ultrasound encouraged key immune cells called macrophages to shift from an inflammatory state toward one that supports tissue repair.
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A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville found that continuous low-intensity ultrasound encouraged key immune cells called macrophages to shift from an inflammatory state toward one that supports tissue repair.
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A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation.
Foxnews
Jul 12, 09:00
The best time to talk to your parents about senior care — before it's too late
A senior care expert says 77% of families wish they'd acted sooner, revealing the subtle signs of cognitive decline to watch for during visits.
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Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you thi…
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A senior care expert says 77% of families wish they'd acted sooner, revealing the subtle signs of cognitive decline to watch for during visits.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 07:33
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The foods have been further popularized by followers of Health Secretary Robert F. And while other diet fads championed by MAHA have been questioned by health experts—like unproven claims about raw milk and seed oils—there's some science behind the benefits of eating fermented foods.
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More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
Medicalxpress
Jul 12, 07:33
Dementia risk factors look different around the world, large study finds
A major, USC-led study of more than 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions finds that the most common controllable risk factors for dementia—such as low education, high blood pressure and smoking—vary widely from country to country, meaning a one-size-fits-all approach to prevention won't work everywhere.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The findings, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2026 in London, also appear in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity .
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A major, USC-led study of more than 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions finds that the most common controllable risk factors for dementia—such as low education, high blood pressure and smoking—vary widely from country to country, meaning a one-size-fits-all approach to prevention won't work everywhere.
Bbc
Jul 12, 06:15
Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
"With endometriosis, most people end up minimising their pain, gaslighting themselves so they don't reach out for help," Abbie Filer explains.
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"With endometriosis, most people end up minimising their pain, gaslighting themselves so they don't reach out for help," Abbie Filer explains. "The onus shouldn't be on them to display their symptoms in an acceptable way - patients already do so much to manage their health and push for the right care." The 27-year-old from Leeds was diagnosed with endometriosis 2024.
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Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
Sciencedaily
Jul 12, 03:05
Scientists discover an unexpected way to make pancreatic cancer cells self-destruct
Researchers tested experimental PCAI compounds against pancreatic cancer cells and found they had powerful anticancer effects. One leading compound blocked more than 90% of cancer cell migration, suggesting it could help prevent the spread of tumors. Rather than suppressing cancer signaling, the treatment hyperactivated key pathways until the cells essentially self-destructed.
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Scientists discover an unexpected way to make pancreatic cancer cells self-destruct. One leading compound blocked more than 90% of cancer cell migration, suggesting it could help prevent the spread of tumors. Rather than suppressing cancer signaling, the treatment hyperactivated key pathways until the cells essentially self-destructed.
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Researchers tested experimental PCAI compounds against pancreatic cancer cells and found they had powerful anticancer effects.
Sciencedaily
Jul 12, 03:05
Researchers discover why fructose doesn't satisfy hunger like glucose
A new study found that fructose and glucose may look the same on a nutrition label, but the brain treats them very differently. In mice, glucose strongly reduced activity in hunger-promoting brain cells, while fructose had a much weaker effect. High-fructose corn syrup triggered a stronger response and was preferred by the animals. The findings suggest that the type of sugar—not just the calories—can influence appetite and food preferences.
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Researchers discover why fructose doesn't satisfy hunger like glucose. In mice, glucose strongly reduced activity in hunger-promoting brain cells, while fructose had a much weaker effect. The findings suggest that the type of sugar—not just the calories—can influence appetite and food preferences.
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A new study found that fructose and glucose may look the same on a nutrition label, but the brain treats them very differently.
Sciencedaily
Jul 12, 02:19
Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI antidepressants and carry a specific genetic variant may develop severe valve damage sooner, potentially requiring surgery at a younger age.
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Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI antidepressants and carry a specific genetic variant may develop severe valve damage sooner, potentially requiring…
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Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people.
Sciencedaily
Jul 12, 01:20
Common blood pressure drug could make cancer therapy far more powerful
Researchers found that the common blood pressure drug telmisartan can significantly improve the performance of the cancer drug olaparib, potentially expanding its benefits beyond patients with BRCA-related tumors. The combination is already being tested in human clinical trials after showing strong immune-boosting and anticancer effects in preclinical studies.
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Researchers found that the common blood pressure drug telmisartan can significantly improve the performance of the cancer drug olaparib, potentially expanding its benefits beyond patients with BRCA-related tumors. The combination is already being tested in human clinical trials after showing strong immune-boosting and anticancer effects in preclinical studies.
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Researchers found that the common blood pressure drug telmisartan can significantly improve the performance of the cancer drug olaparib, potentially expanding its benefits beyond patients with BRCA-related tumors.
Sciencedaily
Jul 12, 01:20
Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain
Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.
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Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain. Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.
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Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease.
Bbc
Jul 12, 00:42
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
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We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?. What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
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What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 23:35
Engineers develop AI tool to design peptides that turn signals on or off
To develop new and better peptides, the short amino acid strings behind medicines like GLP-1 drugs, researchers have used AI to generate candidates and to predict their properties.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Now, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and The Chinese University of Hong Kong have created TD3B, an AI framework that guides peptide generation toward candidates predicted to have a desired effect.
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To develop new and better peptides, the short amino acid strings behind medicines like GLP-1 drugs, researchers have used AI to generate candidates and to predict their properties.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 23:35
How AI accelerates radiopharmaceutical drug discovery, optimizes personalized dosimetry
A feature News and Perspectives story on technological advances in oncology was published in Journal of Medical Internet Research. Authored by JMIR Correspondent Benedette Cuffari, "AI-Designed Radiopharmaceuticals: How Machine Learning Is Redefining Precision Cancer Therapy" reports on the integration of deep learning and generative AI in radiopharmaceutical medicine, its impact on accelerating drug design, and how personalized dosimetry can improve patient outcomes.
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A feature News and Perspectives story on technological advances in oncology was published in Journal of Medical Internet Research. Authored by JMIR Correspondent Benedette Cuffari, "AI-Designed Radiopharmaceuticals: How Machine Learning Is Redefining Precision Cancer Therapy" reports on the integration of deep learning and generative AI in radiopharmaceutical medicine, its imp…
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A feature News and Perspectives story on technological advances in oncology was published in Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 23:35
Artemisinin resistance is rising in East Africa—leaving anti-malarials at risk of failure
Resistance to the main drug in front-line malaria treatments is becoming more widespread across East Africa, according to new research by Imperial College London. The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, maps the rise in artemisinin resistance in the region and suggests one of the safeguards built into these treatments is being eroded. The researchers warn that their findings raise the risk that the effectiveness of current treatments could decline over time if resistance continues to spread.
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Artemisinin resistance is rising in East Africa—leaving anti-malarials at risk of failure. The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, maps the rise in artemisinin resistance in the region and suggests one of the safeguards built into these treatments is being eroded.
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Resistance to the main drug in front-line malaria treatments is becoming more widespread across East Africa, according to new research by Imperial College London.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 23:35
Economic evaluation supports prophylactic naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in cancer palliative care
Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can substantially reduce quality of life and, in some cases, compromise the continuation of optimal pain management. Naldemedine, a peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist, is used to treat OIC by preserving physiological bowel motility without interfering with central analgesia.
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Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can substantially reduce quality of life and, in some cases, compromise the continuation of optimal pain management.
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Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can substantially reduce quality of life and, in some cases, compromise the continuation of optimal pain management.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 23:35
Online therapy lowers depression and anxiety for dementia caregivers after six months
A University of East Anglia project to help caregivers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform for use on mobile devices or computers and tested it with almost 500 volunteers.
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Online therapy lowers depression and anxiety for dementia caregivers after six months. A University of East Anglia project to help caregivers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform for use on mobile devices or computers and tested it with almost 500 volunteers.
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A University of East Anglia project to help caregivers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success.
Foxnews
Jul 11, 21:09
Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis
Martha Lillard contracted polio at age five and relied on an iron lung to breathe, but COVID-19 left her dependent on the machine nearly 24 hours a day.
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Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say Coffee may have powerful effect on liver health, major study suggests P…
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Martha Lillard contracted polio at age five and relied on an iron lung to breathe, but COVID-19 left her dependent on the machine nearly 24 hours a day.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 17:09
Second prostate-specific membrane antigen PET scan can change treatment for nearly half of prostate cancer patients
A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Findings from the repeat PSMA scans, which included both local and distant disease, resulted in a change in management for nearly 50% of these patients.
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A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
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A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 17:09
The same sounds are mapped similarly in the human and mouse brain, study finds
While exploring the world around them, both humans and other animals continuously interpret information they pick up with their sight, hearing, touch and other senses. Neuroscience research suggests that the brain does not individually process every single sensory experience, but rather organizes information into mental models known as internal representations.
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While exploring the world around them, both humans and other animals continuously interpret information they pick up with their sight, hearing, touch and other senses. Neuroscience research suggests that the brain does not individually process every single sensory experience, but rather organizes information into mental models known as internal representations.
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While exploring the world around them, both humans and other animals continuously interpret information they pick up with their sight, hearing, touch and other senses.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 17:09
How studying oral inflammatory diseases can help researchers understand other human diseases
A team of researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the VCU School of Dentistry and the University of Pennsylvania recently published a study in Nature Communications examining why some oral inflammatory diseases progress much more rapidly than others.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study was co-led by Kang I. The findings identified previously unrecognized changes in blood vessels that may help researchers better understand tissue destruction in oral disease and provide insights relevant to other inflammatory conditions, including cancer.
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A team of researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the VCU School of Dentistry and the University of Pennsylvania recently published a study in Nature Communications examining why some oral inflammatory diseases progress much more rapidly than others.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 17:09
Forget GLP-1s—GLP-3s show promise in phase 3 weight loss and diabetes trial
Phase 3 clinical trial results (TRANSCEND-T2D-1) published in The Lancet report that retatrutide, an investigational once-weekly injection for diabetes management, can significantly improve blood sugar levels and lead to substantial weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes. The study included adults with Type 2 diabetes who were not taking diabetes medicines and whose blood sugar was not adequately controlled with diet and exercise alone.
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Forget GLP-1s—GLP-3s show promise in phase 3 weight loss and diabetes trial. Phase 3 clinical trial results (TRANSCEND-T2D-1) published in The Lancet report that retatrutide, an investigational once-weekly injection for diabetes management, can significantly improve blood sugar levels and lead to substantial weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes.
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The study included adults with Type 2 diabetes who were not taking diabetes medicines and whose blood sugar was not adequately controlled with diet and exercise alone.
Foxnews
Jul 11, 16:13
Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds
Each additional hour of prolonged sedentary behavior was linked to a 10% higher cancer death risk, but brief movement breaks may significantly reduce it.
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Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say Coffee may have powerful effect on liver health, major study suggests Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state Eating common dairy food every day may slow biological…
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Each additional hour of prolonged sedentary behavior was linked to a 10% higher cancer death risk, but brief movement breaks may significantly reduce it.
Medpagetoday
Jul 11, 14:00
Prosthesis for Hip Replacement; Testing for Respiratory Viruses in Nursing Homes
(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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Prosthesis for Hip Replacement; Testing for Respiratory Viruses in Nursing Homes. (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.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 12:35
Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without
A new study found that dietary fiber can determine whether beneficial intestinal worms help reduce inflammation or become essentially inactive. With plenty of fiber, the worms remained healthy and supported an anti-inflammatory response, while a low-fiber diet pushed them into a hibernation-like state that eliminated those benefits. Researchers also found that fiber-rich diets promoted healthier gut bacteria, whereas Western-style diets reduced microbial diversity and encouraged less desirable microbes.
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Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without. With plenty of fiber, the worms remained healthy and supported an anti-inflammatory response, while a low-fiber diet pushed them into a hibernation-like state that eliminated those benefits.
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A new study found that dietary fiber can determine whether beneficial intestinal worms help reduce inflammation or become essentially inactive.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 12:35
Heavy marijuana smoking may increase cancer risk, researchers warn
Heavy marijuana smoking may raise the risk of lung cancer and several head and neck cancers, according to growing research, but many important questions remain unanswered. Scientists are still trying to determine how much marijuana use is enough to significantly increase cancer risk. Edibles have not been linked to lung cancer so far, while the long-term effects of vaping marijuana and secondhand marijuana smoke are still being investigated.
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Heavy marijuana smoking may increase cancer risk, researchers warn. Scientists are still trying to determine how much marijuana use is enough to significantly increase cancer risk. Edibles have not been linked to lung cancer so far, while the long-term effects of vaping marijuana and secondhand marijuana smoke are still being investigated.
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Heavy marijuana smoking may raise the risk of lung cancer and several head and neck cancers, according to growing research, but many important questions remain unanswered.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 12:35
Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut
An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. The discovery could open the door to a new class of treatments for MASH and potentially other diseases tied to gut health.
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Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut. An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. The discovery could open the door to a new class of treatments for MASH and potentially other diseases tied to gut health.
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An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 12:35
Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways
Researchers found that every pregnancy rewires the brain in its own way, with a second pregnancy bringing a different pattern of changes than the first. The discoveries could lead to better ways to recognize and treat maternal mental health challenges, including peripartum depression.
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Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways. Researchers found that every pregnancy rewires the brain in its own way, with a second pregnancy bringing a different pattern of changes than the first. The discoveries could lead to better ways to recognize and treat maternal mental health challenges, including peripartum depression.
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Researchers found that every pregnancy rewires the brain in its own way, with a second pregnancy bringing a different pattern of changes than the first.
Medpagetoday
Jul 11, 12:00
What 'Disinformation Resolutions' Are Missing
(MedPage Today) -- When the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) passed its May 2026 resolution against disinformation, it marked a critical milestone in the field. By officially elevating misinformation to a top-tier priority, the organization...
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What 'Disinformation Resolutions' Are Missing. (MedPage Today) -- When the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) passed its May 2026 resolution against disinformation, it marked a critical milestone in the field. By officially elevating misinformation to a top-tier priority, the organization...
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(MedPage Today) -- When the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) passed its May 2026 resolution against disinformation, it marked a critical milestone in the field.
Foxnews
Jul 11, 09:00
Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required
Dr. Mehmet Oz shares three free health tips focused on social connection, sleep hygiene and real food that Americans can start using immediately.
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Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say Coffee may have powerful effect on liver health, major study suggests Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state Eating common dairy food every day may slow biological aging, study suggests Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says…
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Mehmet Oz shares three free health tips focused on social connection, sleep hygiene and real food that Americans can start using immediately.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
Research confirms safety in voluntary assisted dying
New research demonstrates that the Victorian model for oral self-administration of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) medication is safe and effective, providing the largest global experience of patient outcomes.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care , analyzed the first six years of experience in Victoria, the first Australian state to make voluntary assisted dying available.
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New research demonstrates that the Victorian model for oral self-administration of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) medication is safe and effective, providing the largest global experience of patient outcomes.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
As the US recovers from its latest heat wave, study warns of an increase in hospitalizations for mental health issues
As the U.S. recovers from its July 4 heat wave, a new study in Nature Health warns of an impending uptick in people attending hospitals for mental health and behavioral disorders, according to the first multicountry study of heat wave-related mental health hospitalization, led by Monash University in Australia.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . According to Professor Yuming Guo, the association between exposure to a heat wave and hospitalization for mental and behavioral disorders was more pronounced among older adults and residents of low-population-density areas.
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recovers from its July 4 heat wave, a new study in Nature Health warns of an impending uptick in people attending hospitals for mental health and behavioral disorders, according to the first multicountry study of heat wave-related mental health hospitalization, led by Monash University in Australia.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
Stem cell strategy for chronic spinal cord injury advances
New research presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting highlights a significant step toward developing a stem cell-based treatment for chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), a condition for which no effective restorative therapy currently exists.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The findings build on the successful completion of a world-first, first-in-human clinical study in patients with subacute SCI that demonstrated a promising safety profile.
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New research presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting highlights a significant step toward developing a stem cell-based treatment for chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), a condition for which no effective restorative therapy currently exists.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
Anticancer 'nanoswitch' technology shows promise in animal model of triple-negative breast cancer, colorectal cancer
A research team led by Professor Yoosoo Yang (Department of Integrative Biotechnology) of Sungkyunkwan University, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Incheon National University, has developed a next-generation anticancer immunotherapy technology that targets and eliminates key substances released by cancer cells while simultaneously boosting the patient's immune response.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . In recent years, growing evidence in the field has shown that tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (TEVs)—nanoscale vesicles secreted by cancer cells—can not only promote tumor growth but also play a role in suppressing it.
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A research team led by Professor Yoosoo Yang (Department of Integrative Biotechnology) of Sungkyunkwan University, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Incheon National University, has developed a next-generation anticancer immunotherapy technology that targets and eliminates key substances released by cancer cells while simultaneously boosting the patient's immune response.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
Genetic mapping identifies new hope for bone diseases
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate bone formation and loss at an unprecedented scale and discovered the critical role that blood vessel cells play in bone health.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . By combining genomic sequencing with data from half a million individuals, the research team identified hundreds of previously unknown genes that govern bone health and revealed cells surrounding blood vessels as one of the drivers of bone repair—a role that has been underappreciated until…
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In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate bone formation and loss at an unprecedented scale and discovered the critical role that blood vessel cells play in bone health.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
Weight‑loss jabs may create a new kind of yo‑yo dieting
For many people living with obesity, newer weight-loss medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have been transformative. These drugs are often grouped under the label GLP-1 medicines because they mimic hormones released after eating, helping people feel fuller and less hungry. Mounjaro, whose active ingredient is tirzepatide, also acts on another hormone involved in appetite and blood sugar control.
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Weight‑loss jabs may create a new kind of yo‑yo dieting. These drugs are often grouped under the label GLP-1 medicines because they mimic hormones released after eating, helping people feel fuller and less hungry. Mounjaro, whose active ingredient is tirzepatide, also acts on another hormone involved in appetite and blood sugar control.
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For many people living with obesity, newer weight-loss medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have been transformative.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
New non-invasive treatment shows promise for twin pregnancy complications
An innovative experimental procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to treat a rare and serious pregnancy condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is safe, according to an early-stage research trial involving U.K. and European patients.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study is published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology . In the most serious cases, one or both babies can die.
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An innovative experimental procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to treat a rare and serious pregnancy condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is safe, according to an early-stage research trial involving U.K.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
Fasting primes gut microbiome to improve intestinal recovery after radiation treatment
A new preclinical study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has identified a gut bacterium that, when combined with short-term fasting, helps prepare the small intestine to regenerate more effectively after radiation damage.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . These findings support a possible new strategy for reducing the harmful side effects of radiation therapy in cancer patients, potentially allowing doctors to deliver safer, more effective treatment. These side effects often limit how much radiation can be safely delivered.
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A new preclinical study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has identified a gut bacterium that, when combined with short-term fasting, helps prepare the small intestine to regenerate more effectively after radiation damage.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
New study provides first evidence of dopamine system injury in the brain of long COVID patients
A new brain imaging study led by researchers at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in eBioMedicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is associated with injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain—a finding that may explain symptoms such as lack of motivation due to fatigue, slowed movement and memory difficulties, and could open the door to new treatment strategies.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Despite its prevalence, no evidence-based treatments currently exist, largely due to limited understanding of the underlying brain pathology.
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A new brain imaging study led by researchers at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in eBioMedicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is associated with injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain—a finding that may explain symptoms such as lack of motivation due to fatigue, slowed movement and memory difficulties, and could open the door to new treatment strategies.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:16
First E-STAR annual report offers unprecedented view of early access to kidney transplantation
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, and more than 800,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage kidney disease. While kidney transplantation is widely recognized as the preferred treatment for eligible patients, offering longer survival and improved quality of life, many remain on dialysis because of organ shortages and barriers that limit access to all steps in the process of receiving a transplant.
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First E-STAR annual report offers unprecedented view of early access to kidney transplantation. Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, and more than 800,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage kidney disease.
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Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, and more than 800,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage kidney disease.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:15
How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer's bounty of fruits and vegetables.
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How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite. Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer's bounty of fruits and vegetables.
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Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea.
Medicalxpress
Jul 11, 08:15
Breast cancer is rising fast in Asian American women, study finds
A new study led by UC San Francisco has found an alarming rise in invasive breast cancer among Asian American women over the last two decades.
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Breast cancer rates for Native Hawaiian women are among the highest for U.S. women, but the study found they increased by just 1% per year, lower than what was seen in Asian American groups. Triple-negative breast cancer, considered the most aggressive subtype, increased more than 6% each year between 2017 and 2022 among Chinese American women.
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A new study led by UC San Francisco has found an alarming rise in invasive breast cancer among Asian American women over the last two decades.
Medpagetoday
Jul 11, 08:00
EPA Promised a MAHA Agenda. It Has Yet to Materialize, Frustrating Activists.
(MedPage Today) -- Last December, after Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities that his...
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(MedPage Today) -- Last December, after Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities that his...
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 03:05
FDA-approved drug may finally help immunotherapy defeat rare liver cancer
Researchers found that a rare liver cancer evades immunotherapy by luring immune T cells away from the tumor and trapping them in nearby fibrous tissue. An FDA-approved drug called AMD3100 freed those T cells to attack the cancer, significantly improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy in tumor samples.
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Researchers found that a rare liver cancer evades immunotherapy by luring immune T cells away from the tumor and trapping them in nearby fibrous tissue. An FDA-approved drug called AMD3100 freed those T cells to attack the cancer, significantly improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy in tumor samples.
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Researchers found that a rare liver cancer evades immunotherapy by luring immune T cells away from the tumor and trapping them in nearby fibrous tissue.
Sciencedaily
Jul 11, 03:05
This common vitamin deficiency can mimic normal aging
Vitamin B12 is needed in microscopic amounts, but a shortage can have major effects on health and energy. The vitamin was first linked to a lifesaving liver treatment for pernicious anemia nearly 100 years ago. Today, researchers are finding that B12 may also help keep cellular powerhouses called mitochondria functioning properly. This could explain why some people experience fatigue and brain fog even before traditional signs of deficiency show up.
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This common vitamin deficiency can mimic normal aging. The vitamin was first linked to a lifesaving liver treatment for pernicious anemia nearly 100 years ago. This could explain why some people experience fatigue and brain fog even before traditional signs of deficiency show up.
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Vitamin B12 is needed in microscopic amounts, but a shortage can have major effects on health and energy.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
New soft wearable device could support at-home sleep monitoring
Good sleep is essential for brain health. During sleep and rest, the glymphatic system, the brain's waste-clearing process, helps remove metabolic waste that accumulates during waking hours. This activity is linked to memory processing, cognitive function and neural recovery. When sleep quality is poor, metabolic waste may accumulate, potentially disrupting cognitive function and memory formation.
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New soft wearable device could support at-home sleep monitoring. This activity is linked to memory processing, cognitive function and neural recovery. When sleep quality is poor, metabolic waste may accumulate, potentially disrupting cognitive function and memory formation.
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Good sleep is essential for brain health.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Links between genetics and cognition change across childhood
Rare DNA changes are most strongly linked to cognition in early childhood, but the link fades as children age, while common DNA changes show stronger links later in childhood, a new study finds. The research was reported July 10 in Nature Human Behaviour by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, who analyzed data from U.K. birth cohorts to investigate how genetic makeup affects cognitive ability across early life.
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Links between genetics and cognition change across childhood. The research was reported July 10 in Nature Human Behaviour by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, who analyzed data from U.K. birth cohorts to investigate how genetic makeup affects cognitive ability across early life.
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Rare DNA changes are most strongly linked to cognition in early childhood, but the link fades as children age, while common DNA changes show stronger links later in childhood, a new study finds.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Social prescribing may help young people awaiting mental health care
Social prescribing, which connects people to arts and exercise activities and other sources of support, may help adolescents waiting for specialist mental health services by improving their resilience, behavior and relationships with others, a new study by a UCL team suggests.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, published in the journal European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry , involved more than 550 adolescents ages 11–18 who had been referred to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in England.
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Social prescribing, which connects people to arts and exercise activities and other sources of support, may help adolescents waiting for specialist mental health services by improving their resilience, behavior and relationships with others, a new study by a UCL team suggests.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Primary care, specialists and hospitals: Bridging the gaps in communication and coordination
In the recently published article, "Primary Care, Specialists, and Hospitals: Bridging the Gaps in Communication and Coordination" in Medical Clinics of North America, Dawn M. Bravata, M.D., a research scientist at Regenstrief Institute, professor of neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine and physician at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, explores why effective communication across primary care, specialty care and hospitals is essential to improving patient outcomes.
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Primary care, specialists and hospitals: Bridging the gaps in communication and coordination. Bravata, M.D., a research scientist at Regenstrief Institute, professor of neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine and physician at the Richard L.
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In the recently published article, "Primary Care, Specialists, and Hospitals: Bridging the Gaps in Communication and Coordination" in Medical Clinics of North America, Dawn M.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
A mother's sensitivity protects children born preterm from emotional and behavioral problems
A mother's warm, timely and appropriate responses to her child's needs support the child's development and help protect against emotional and behavioral difficulties later in life. New research shows that sensitive parent–child interactions help reduce risks associated with preterm birth. The large international study led by the University of Oulu in Finland and published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology shows that early interaction between parent and child plays a key role in child development.
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A mother's sensitivity protects children born preterm from emotional and behavioral problems. A mother's warm, timely and appropriate responses to her child's needs support the child's development and help protect against emotional and behavioral difficulties later in life.
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The large international study led by the University of Oulu in Finland and published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology shows that early interaction between parent and child plays a key role in child development.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
High fever could temporarily reduce malaria transmission
The fever experienced by people with malaria exposes parasites to high temperatures within blood cells. This heat can lead to the accumulation of damaged proteins inside the parasite and trigger protective mechanisms against thermal stress.
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High fever could temporarily reduce malaria transmission. The fever experienced by people with malaria exposes parasites to high temperatures within blood cells. This heat can lead to the accumulation of damaged proteins inside the parasite and trigger protective mechanisms against thermal stress.
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The fever experienced by people with malaria exposes parasites to high temperatures within blood cells.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Cancer evolution study reveals biology of glioma progression
A form of glioma, a type of brain cancer, tends to progress toward greater malignancy due to an increasing tendency of glioma cells to transform into immature, stem cell-like states, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Genome Center, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham. The findings showcase the power of modern laboratory technology for illuminating cancer development and could inform future treatments and prognostic measures for gliomas.
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A form of glioma, a type of brain cancer, tends to progress toward greater malignancy due to an increasing tendency of glioma cells to transform into immature, stem cell-like states, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Genome Center, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham.
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A form of glioma, a type of brain cancer, tends to progress toward greater malignancy due to an increasing tendency of glioma cells to transform into immature, stem cell-like states, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Genome Center, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
This unusual epigenetic modifier promotes certain cancers but suppresses others
The epigenetic modifier MLL4 has an unassuming name—the 4, for instance, indicates it's just one in a family of such modifiers. But MLL4 is quite special: In a specific type of leukemia, it drives disease progression, while in solid tumors, it acts as a suppressor.
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This unusual epigenetic modifier promotes certain cancers but suppresses others. The epigenetic modifier MLL4 has an unassuming name—the 4, for instance, indicates it's just one in a family of such modifiers. But MLL4 is quite special: In a specific type of leukemia, it drives disease progression, while in solid tumors, it acts as a suppressor.
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The epigenetic modifier MLL4 has an unassuming name—the 4, for instance, indicates it's just one in a family of such modifiers.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
New first-in-human study explores immune-engineered cell therapy approach for type 1 diabetes
New research presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting explores an approach that could expand the potential of cell replacement therapy for type 1 diabetes by evaluating whether immune-engineered, allogeneic insulin-producing cells can survive and function without chronic immunosuppression.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study addresses one of the field's central challenges: overcoming immune rejection , which has limited the broader use of islet and stem cell-based replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes.
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New research presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting explores an approach that could expand the potential of cell replacement therapy for type 1 diabetes by evaluating whether immune-engineered, allogeneic insulin-producing cells can survive and function without chronic immunosuppression.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Oxalate buildup triggers systemic inflammation and cardiac damage, study shows
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. They also suffer from chronic inflammation, the causes of which are still only partly understood. Oxalic acid (oxalate) has so far been known primarily for its role in the formation of kidney stones. The molecule is a natural metabolic byproduct, is found in certain foods and is normally excreted by the kidneys in urine. However, when kidney function is impaired, oxalate accumulates in the body and can promote inflammatory processes.
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Oxalate buildup triggers systemic inflammation and cardiac damage, study shows. Oxalic acid (oxalate) has so far been known primarily for its role in the formation of kidney stones. However, when kidney function is impaired, oxalate accumulates in the body and can promote inflammatory processes.
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People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Novel microenvironment-targeted therapy for bone marrow recovery after injury
A healthy bone marrow (BM) produces nearly all types of cells in our blood. Many blood disorders occur when hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in the BM malfunction. Treatment with radiation or chemotherapy for many blood disorders and cancers can, as a side effect, deplete not only tumor cells but also hematopoietic cells, including HSCs in the BM—a condition known as myelosuppression. In severe cases, HSC transplantation (HSCT) is required to restore hematopoiesis.
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Novel microenvironment-targeted therapy for bone marrow recovery after injury. Many blood disorders occur when hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in the BM malfunction. Treatment with radiation or chemotherapy for many blood disorders and cancers can, as a side effect, deplete not only tumor cells but also hematopoietic cells, including HSCs in the BM—a condition known as myelosu…
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A healthy bone marrow (BM) produces nearly all types of cells in our blood.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 21:19
Do your dreams have smells? New study on 'blind minds' reveals vast differences in imagination
It's common to think we all have similar experiences of life. But the more we learn about other people's hidden thoughts, the more evidence there is that this is untrue. For instance, not everyone has the same ability to have imagined sensations. Most people can visualize—they can have imagined experiences of seeing people and scenes that aren't there. But not everyone can.
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New study on 'blind minds' reveals vast differences in imagination. It's common to think we all have similar experiences of life. For instance, not everyone has the same ability to have imagined sensations.
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Most people can visualize—they can have imagined experiences of seeing people and scenes that aren't there.
Statnews
Jul 10, 19:27
Nominee for key federal health role has a history of questioning vaccines
Sean Kaufman's views on vaccines may put him at odds with Sen. Bill Cassidy during next week's confirmation hearing.
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Nominee for key federal health role has a history of questioning vaccines. Sean Kaufman's views on vaccines may put him at odds with Sen. Bill Cassidy during next week's confirmation hearing.
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Sean Kaufman's views on vaccines may put him at odds with Sen.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 17:38
Guidelines Help Spot Dermatomyositis Patients at High Risk for Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- International guidelines can help identify dermatomyositis patients with a particularly high risk for cancer, according to a retrospective single-center U.S. study. Among 413 patients with a known dermatomyositis diagnosis...
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(MedPage Today) -- International guidelines can help identify dermatomyositis patients with a particularly high risk for cancer, according to a retrospective single-center U.S. study. Among 413 patients with a known dermatomyositis diagnosis...
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(MedPage Today) -- International guidelines can help identify dermatomyositis patients with a particularly high risk for cancer, according to a retrospective single-center U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 17:27
No Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis Despite Rise in Enterovirus Infections
(MedPage Today) -- Increases in enterovirus infections in recent years were not associated with a rise in confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare polio-like neurologic condition, according to a CDC report. A total of 172 confirmed...
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(MedPage Today) -- Increases in enterovirus infections in recent years were not associated with a rise in confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare polio-like neurologic condition, according to a CDC report.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 17:16
How to Stay Safe and Enjoy Produce This Summer With the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
(MedPage Today) -- Scores of people in the U.S. have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer's bounty of fruits...
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How to Stay Safe and Enjoy Produce This Summer With the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak. have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer's bounty of fruits...
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(MedPage Today) -- Scores of people in the U.S.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 17:08
Chronic Illness, Diarrhea Surge in Quake-Hit Venezuela as Humanitarian Crisis Builds
(MedPage Today) -- Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month as well as people spared by the destruction on Thursday flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas. The...
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(MedPage Today) -- Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month as well as people spared by the destruction on Thursday flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 17:01
Oversight Needed on Physician-Assisted Suicide for Hospice Patients, Lawmakers Say
(MedPage Today) -- When it comes to the use of physician-assisted suicide for hospice patients, more guardrails are needed to avoid discrimination against the vulnerable and disabled, several members of Congress told the Trump administration....
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(MedPage Today) -- When it comes to the use of physician-assisted suicide for hospice patients, more guardrails are needed to avoid discrimination against the vulnerable and disabled, several members of Congress told the Trump administration....
Bbc
Jul 10, 16:04
Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 15:55
What Was Katie Couric Recently Diagnosed With?
(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
Jul 10, 15:51
AI-Triggered Nephrology Consult Fails to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Trial
(MedPage Today) -- Early nephrology consultations triggered by real-time machine-learning risk scores failed to prevent increases in peak serum creatinine among hospitalized patients at risk for severe acute kidney injury (AKI), a randomized trial...
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(MedPage Today) -- Early nephrology consultations triggered by real-time machine-learning risk scores failed to prevent increases in peak serum creatinine among hospitalized patients at risk for severe acute kidney injury (AKI), a randomized trial...
Foxnews
Jul 10, 15:42
Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say
Here is what your resting heart rate reveals about cardiovascular health and when to see your doctor. Pulse checks and wearable devices can help with measuring the rate.
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Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say. Here is what your resting heart rate reveals about cardiovascular health and when to see your doctor. Pulse checks and wearable devices can help with measuring the rate.
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Here is what your resting heart rate reveals about cardiovascular health and when to see your doctor.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 15:34
ED Visits Often Precede Cancer; Shrinking Radiation Access; Beware 'Free' Drug Plans
(MedPage Today) -- A study of national insurance claims data showed that a fourth of patients with newly diagnosed cancers had a recent emergency department (ED) visit that resulted in nonspecific findings. (Trilliant Health) Accord BioPharma...
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ED Visits Often Precede Cancer; Shrinking Radiation Access; Beware 'Free' Drug Plans. (MedPage Today) -- A study of national insurance claims data showed that a fourth of patients with newly diagnosed cancers had a recent emergency department (ED) visit that resulted in nonspecific findings. (Trilliant Health) Accord BioPharma...
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(MedPage Today) -- A study of national insurance claims data showed that a fourth of patients with newly diagnosed cancers had a recent emergency department (ED) visit that resulted in nonspecific findings.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 15:03
FDA Expands Approval of Chemo-Free Bladder Cancer Combo in Curative Setting
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa (Keytruda Qlex) in combination with enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) as perioperative treatment for adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer ...
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(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa (Keytruda Qlex) in combination with enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) as perioperative treatment for adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer ...
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 14:48
Viral NeeDoh Trend Leading to Scalding Injuries, Doctors Warn
(MedPage Today) -- Physicians are sounding the alarm about a dangerous social media trend involving NeeDoh that has kids being rushed to the hospital for scalding burns. Kids are heating up the sensory toy, even though it's not designed to be...
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Viral NeeDoh Trend Leading to Scalding Injuries, Doctors Warn. (MedPage Today) -- Physicians are sounding the alarm about a dangerous social media trend involving NeeDoh that has kids being rushed to the hospital for scalding burns. Kids are heating up the sensory toy, even though it's not designed to be...
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(MedPage Today) -- Physicians are sounding the alarm about a dangerous social media trend involving NeeDoh that has kids being rushed to the hospital for scalding burns.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 13:51
Study Compares GLP-1 Drugs on Their Benefits, Harms
(MedPage Today) -- Variable weight-loss and cardiovascular benefits were seen with GLP-1 drugs in a systematic review and network meta-analysis, but effects on quality of life were less clear. Across 262 randomized studies published through November...
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(MedPage Today) -- Variable weight-loss and cardiovascular benefits were seen with GLP-1 drugs in a systematic review and network meta-analysis, but effects on quality of life were less clear. Across 262 randomized studies published through November...
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(MedPage Today) -- Variable weight-loss and cardiovascular benefits were seen with GLP-1 drugs in a systematic review and network meta-analysis, but effects on quality of life were less clear.
Statnews
Jul 10, 13:35
STAT+: Roche ends Huntington’s gene-silencing programs
ARPA-H launches bespoke gene therapy push, Lilly and Novo to promote Bridge program, and more biotech news from The Readout
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ARPA-H has unveiled a $160 million effort to speed bespoke gene-editing therapies for rare diseases into the clinic. Meanwhile, Roche has abandoned two Huntington’s gene-silencing drugs after disappointing data, and drugmakers have stepped in to promote Medicare’s new obesity drug discount program.
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ARPA-H launches bespoke gene therapy push, Lilly and Novo to promote Bridge program, and more biotech news from The Readout
Statnews
Jul 10, 13:13
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about bigger drug discounts in Germany, drugmakers embracing secrecy, and more
German lawmakers passed a bill that would more than double the discount on branded medicines drugmakers must provide the government
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about bigger drug discounts in Germany, drugmakers embracing secrecy, and more. German lawmakers passed a bill that would more than double the discount on branded medicines drugmakers must provide the government
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German lawmakers passed a bill that would more than double the discount on branded medicines drugmakers must provide the government
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 12:13
Graham Platner's PTSD Is No Excuse for Sexual Misconduct
(MedPage Today) -- "Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding." -- Batman Begins If smearing their victims becomes fruitless, abusive men in the public eye follow a classic playbook: performative contrition and a tearful...
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(MedPage Today) -- "Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding." -- Batman Begins If smearing their victims becomes fruitless, abusive men in the public eye follow a classic playbook: performative contrition and a tearful...
Statnews
Jul 10, 11:51
FDA quietly pushes back deadline on electric shock ban
Massachusetts' biggest nursing strike ever, tackling the male loneliness epidemic, and other health news for Morning Rounds
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In the last few years, my esteemed colleague Jason Mast has written a lot about a baby boy named KJ Muldoon, who received a gene editing drug crafted by a sprawling team of scientists to fix the unique mutation that caused his life-threatening liver disease. ARPA-H, the “moonshot” agency for health research in the U.S.
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Massachusetts' biggest nursing strike ever, tackling the male loneliness epidemic, and other health news for Morning Rounds
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 11:50
Here Are the Groups Impacted by CDC's Chickenpox Vaccine U-Turn
(MedPage Today) -- Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and minority racial and ethnic groups were more likely to receive the recently shunned varicella-containing measles vaccine as their first dose of either immunization...
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(MedPage Today) -- Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and minority racial and ethnic groups were more likely to receive the recently shunned varicella-containing measles vaccine as their first dose of either immunization...
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 11:32
New MRI breakthrough reveals the brain and eye like never before
Scientists have redesigned a key piece of MRI hardware using metamaterials, allowing existing scanners to produce clearer images of difficult-to-see parts of the body in less time. The breakthrough could improve diagnoses, make scans more comfortable, and open the door to new medical imaging and treatment applications.
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Scientists have redesigned a key piece of MRI hardware using metamaterials, allowing existing scanners to produce clearer images of difficult-to-see parts of the body in less time. The breakthrough could improve diagnoses, make scans more comfortable, and open the door to new medical imaging and treatment applications.
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Scientists have redesigned a key piece of MRI hardware using metamaterials, allowing existing scanners to produce clearer images of difficult-to-see parts of the body in less time.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 11:32
This frog bacterium wiped out cancer tumors in mice with a single dose
A naturally occurring bacterium from amphibian intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single treatment by both attacking cancer cells and activating the immune system. The findings point to a promising new type of cancer therapy that could one day work against many solid tumors.
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This frog bacterium wiped out cancer tumors in mice with a single dose. A naturally occurring bacterium from amphibian intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single treatment by both attacking cancer cells and activating the immune system. The findings point to a promising new type of cancer therapy that could one day work against many solid tumors.
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A naturally occurring bacterium from amphibian intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single treatment by both attacking cancer cells and activating the immune system.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 11:11
ADCs Continue to Make First-Line Inroads in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are becoming an increasingly relevant first-line treatment option for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). "ADCs are a fairly old class of drug that has really transformed the treatment...
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ADCs Continue to Make First-Line Inroads in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. (MedPage Today) -- Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are becoming an increasingly relevant first-line treatment option for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). "ADCs are a fairly old class of drug that has really transformed the treatment...
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(MedPage Today) -- Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are becoming an increasingly relevant first-line treatment option for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic, records show
When schools closed in the spring of 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of children and adolescents receiving mental health treatment in the United States fell by more than half. By 2022, that number had not only rebounded, it exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to a new national study by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine.
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When schools closed in the spring of 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of children and adolescents receiving mental health treatment in the United States fell by more than half. By 2022, that number had not only rebounded, it exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to a new national study by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine.
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When schools closed in the spring of 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of children and adolescents receiving mental health treatment in the United States fell by more than half.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Foundation fights medical errors that claim 200,000 US lives a year
Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
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Foundation fights medical errors that claim 200,000 US lives a year. Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
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Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease
The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer can also reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D., a cognitive neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the brain-body connection, lifestyle changes to foster brain health, and why work to make earlier detection of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is important.
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Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease. The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer can also reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D.
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The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer can also reduce your risk of cognitive decline.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Meningococcal B vaccine ineffective in gonorrhea prevention for men who have sex with men
The meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhea prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk of infection, according to findings from the world's largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) into possible efficacy published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Contrary to evidence in observational studies that led to vaccination programs abroad, GoGoVax found that 4CMenB (meningococcal B vaccine) had no effect on the incidence of gonorrhea.
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The meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhea prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk of infection, according to findings from the world's largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) into possible efficacy published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhea prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk of infection, according to findings from the world's largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) into possible efficacy published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Geriatric patients can independently manage appropriately-designed digital nutrition apps, study shows
In an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions about low-tech literacy. However, a prospective pilot study published in JMIR Aging shows that with age-appropriate design, even clinically burdened geriatric patients can independently use mobile apps to manage their nutrition.
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In an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions about low-tech literacy.
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In an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions about low-tech literacy.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Food insecurity linked to choice of telehealth abortion
Individuals seeking abortion face considerable challenges, including high costs, logistical difficulties such as travel and dependent care, and fear of stigma. In recent years, access to care has improved through telehealth abortion-related medical care via video consultations and phone calls, with medication delivered by mail, along with pre-abortion counseling. This increasingly used care option is patient-centered and is comparably safe and effective as in-person care. However, the factors that guide patient selection of telehealth abortion remain uncertain.
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Food insecurity linked to choice of telehealth abortion. In recent years, access to care has improved through telehealth abortion-related medical care via video consultations and phone calls, with medication delivered by mail, along with pre-abortion counseling. However, the factors that guide patient selection of telehealth abortion remain uncertain.
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This increasingly used care option is patient-centered and is comparably safe and effective as in-person care.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
'Liquid gold' breast milk donations reduce life-threatening disease in premature babies by more than a third
The rate of a life-threatening gut disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has decreased by 38% in very premature babies who received donated breast milk from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, according to research published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. The study is the first in Australia to look at the benefits and risks of donated breast milk for very preterm babies born less than 32 weeks.
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The rate of a life-threatening gut disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has decreased by 38% in very premature babies who received donated breast milk from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, according to research published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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The rate of a life-threatening gut disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has decreased by 38% in very premature babies who received donated breast milk from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, according to research published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Brighter days linked to better sleep, study finds
A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that brighter, more consistent daytime light exposure could be key to earlier bedtimes, better-quality sleep and deeper rest. The research throws new light on sleep—one of the body's most basic needs, which can trigger problems with mood, memory, metabolism and long-term health when disturbed.
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A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that brighter, more consistent daytime light exposure could be key to earlier bedtimes, better-quality sleep and deeper rest. The research throws new light on sleep—one of the body's most basic needs, which can trigger problems with mood, memory, metabolism and long-term health when disturbed.
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A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that brighter, more consistent daytime light exposure could be key to earlier bedtimes, better-quality sleep and deeper rest.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Many chronic pain patients can reduce opioid use with slow, voluntary taper
More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain; among them, approximately 1 in 10 take prescription opioids regularly. A new large-scale study led by Stanford Medicine suggests that—with the right approach—many people may be able to reduce their opioid use long term without increasing their pain.
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More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain; among them, approximately 1 in 10 take prescription opioids regularly. A new large-scale study led by Stanford Medicine suggests that—with the right approach—many people may be able to reduce their opioid use long term without increasing their pain.
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More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain; among them, approximately 1 in 10 take prescription opioids regularly.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Cruise ship air pollution at port cities could make viral infections worse
Air pollution from cruise ships could be damaging the health of people living in port cities by increasing inflammation and susceptibility to viruses such as the common cold and COVID-19. New research from the University of Southampton, published in Environment International, studied the air within Southampton's port.
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Air pollution from cruise ships could be damaging the health of people living in port cities by increasing inflammation and susceptibility to viruses such as the common cold and COVID-19. New research from the University of Southampton, published in Environment International, studied the air within Southampton's port.
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Air pollution from cruise ships could be damaging the health of people living in port cities by increasing inflammation and susceptibility to viruses such as the common cold and COVID-19.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Autism research finds Phelan-McDermid syndrome may affect 1 in 7,300 people: More common than previously thought
New research, led by scientists from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai and published in Autism Research, has estimated that Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) affects approximately 1 in 7,300 people, making it far more common than previous estimates suggested.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . In collaboration with genetic testing laboratories, academic medical centers and autism research programs, Mount Sinai researchers analyzed data from nearly 180,000 individuals with autism who underwent genetic testing.
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New research, led by scientists from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai and published in Autism Research, has estimated that Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) affects approximately 1 in 7,300 people, making it far more common than previous estimates suggested.
Medicalxpress
Jul 10, 10:57
Brain glutamate changes could link cannabis use to a higher risk of psychosis
Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a plant that contains psychoactive compounds that can temporarily alter people's brain activity and perceptions. While the consumption of this plant for medical or recreational purposes is now legal in a number of regions worldwide, past studies have linked its frequent use to a higher risk of psychosis.
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Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a plant that contains psychoactive compounds that can temporarily alter people's brain activity and perceptions. While the consumption of this plant for medical or recreational purposes is now legal in a number of regions worldwide, past studies have linked its frequent use to a higher risk of psychosis.
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Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a plant that contains psychoactive compounds that can temporarily alter people's brain activity and perceptions.
Bbc
Jul 10, 10:18
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
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'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave. The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
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The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
Medpagetoday
Jul 10, 09:38
600 Dead in Outbreak; Obamacare Now Trumpcare? Rare Cancer Cluster in Kids
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, as the death toll in the country's latest outbreak reached 600. ...
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600 Dead in Outbreak; Obamacare Now Trumpcare? Rare Cancer Cluster in Kids. New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, as the death toll in the country's latest outbreak reached 600.
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription.
Statnews
Jul 10, 08:30
STAT+: How a Boston doctor built a following as a ‘loud and unafraid’ voice in the Trump era
Jeremy Faust saves lives in the ER and breaks stories with his Inside Medicine newsletter. He’s also testing the bounds of news reporting.
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STAT+: How a Boston doctor built a following as a ‘loud and unafraid’ voice in the Trump era. Jeremy Faust saves lives in the ER and breaks stories with his Inside Medicine newsletter. He’s also testing the bounds of news reporting.
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Jeremy Faust saves lives in the ER and breaks stories with his Inside Medicine newsletter.
Statnews
Jul 10, 08:30
New York boys club has a time-tested recipe to protect members’ mental health
At a time when attention is deservedly being turned to the mental health crisis in boys, the Boys' Club of New York is a shelter from the storm for many…
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Annalisa (Nalis) Merelli is focused on boys’ and men’s health: She looks into reproductive health, trending treatments, screening approaches, mental health, and everything in between. NEW YORK — A couple of years ago, a reporter approached the Boys’ Club of New York looking to interview some of its middle-schoolers for a story about the mental health crisis in boys.
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At a time when attention is deservedly being turned to the mental health crisis in boys, the Boys' Club of New York is a shelter from the storm for many…
Statnews
Jul 10, 08:30
Opinion: The primary care crisis paradox
“Solving the health crisis in the United States will require confronting things far harder than readjusting a fee schedule.”
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Childers is a surgical oncologist at the University of Washington and directs the Payment and Outcomes Research Lab. Tsai is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon and medical director for health policy research for the American College of Surgeons. As a health care system, the U.S.
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“Solving the health crisis in the United States will require confronting things far harder than readjusting a fee schedule.”
Foxnews
Jul 10, 07:00
Coffee may have powerful effect on liver health, major study suggests
Heavy coffee drinkers showed a 47% lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and reduced liver fat, liver iron and fibroinflammation in a major study.
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Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state Eating common dairy food every day may slow biological aging, study suggests Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can 'jumpstart' better health Katie Couric couldn't remember the year or the president during frightening brain episode One walking habit could signal…
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Heavy coffee drinkers showed a 47% lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and reduced liver fat, liver iron and fibroinflammation in a major study.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 03:13
Only one workout helped older adults lose fat without losing muscle
A six-month study of more than 120 adults in their 70s found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer a key advantage over other forms of exercise: it helped reduce body fat while preserving valuable muscle mass. While moderate and low-intensity workouts also led to some fat loss, only HIIT maintained lean muscle, which becomes increasingly important with age.
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A six-month study of more than 120 adults in their 70s found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer a key advantage over other forms of exercise: it helped reduce body fat while preserving valuable muscle mass. While moderate and low-intensity workouts also led to some fat loss, only HIIT maintained lean muscle, which becomes increasingly important with age.
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A six-month study of more than 120 adults in their 70s found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer a key advantage over other forms of exercise: it helped reduce body fat while preserving valuable muscle mass.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 03:13
Massive study links teen marijuana use to double the risk of serious mental illness
Teens who use cannabis may face a substantially greater risk of developing serious mental health conditions, including psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to a study of more than 463,000 adolescents. Researchers found cannabis use often preceded these diagnoses by nearly two years, strengthening concerns about its long-term effects on developing brains.
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Teens who use cannabis may face a substantially greater risk of developing serious mental health conditions, including psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to a study of more than 463,000 adolescents. Researchers found cannabis use often preceded these diagnoses by nearly two years, strengthening concerns about its long-term effects on developing brains.
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Teens who use cannabis may face a substantially greater risk of developing serious mental health conditions, including psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to a study of more than 463,000 adolescents.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 03:13
New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer
Researchers have identified a vitamin B12–based compound that can cross the blood-brain barrier and home in on glioblastoma tumors. In animal studies, the compound accumulated preferentially in tumor tissue and delivered sustained nitric oxide directly to cancer cells. It also worked synergistically with existing glioblastoma treatments, significantly enhancing their tumor-fighting effects.
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New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer. In animal studies, the compound accumulated preferentially in tumor tissue and delivered sustained nitric oxide directly to cancer cells. It also worked synergistically with existing glioblastoma treatments, significantly enhancing their tumor-fighting effects.
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Researchers have identified a vitamin B12–based compound that can cross the blood-brain barrier and home in on glioblastoma tumors.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 03:13
Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” packed with newly discovered particles that help guide the immune system to clean up the remains. But researchers found that influenza viruses can exploit this process, hiding inside these microscopic packages and potentially using them to spread to nearby cells.
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Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” packed with newly discovered particles that help guide the immune system to clean up the remains.
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Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 03:13
Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions
Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions and zero in on what matters most. When researchers temporarily switched off these neurons in mice, the animals became unusually distractible—similar to what is seen in ADHD—but regained normal focus as soon as the neurons were reactivated.
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Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions and zero in on what matters most. When researchers temporarily switched off these neurons in mice, the animals became unusually distractible—similar to what is seen in ADHD—but regained normal focus as soon as the neurons w…
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Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions and zero in on what matters most.
Sciencedaily
Jul 10, 02:02
Scientists found a longevity diet that helped mice eat more and lose fat
Scientists found that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and just enough methionine helped mice live healthier lives while reducing body fat and frailty. Human data also linked lower animal protein intake to lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, suggesting the approach could benefit people as well.
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Scientists found a longevity diet that helped mice eat more and lose fat. Scientists found that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and just enough methionine helped mice live healthier lives while reducing body fat and frailty.
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Human data also linked lower animal protein intake to lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, suggesting the approach could benefit people as well.
Bbc
Jul 10, 01:37
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare condition during early pregnancy, a study has found.
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A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare condition during early pregnancy, a study has found. Brioney Garrett's identical girls' lives were in danger during her pregnancy before doctors at a London hospital used the treatment to seal blood vessels causing the problem, without needing an oper…
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
What World Cup football can teach us about managing fatigue in extreme conditions
A football player standing over a penalty in a hot, high-altitude stadium is dealing with more than pressure. His body is trying to keep cool. His heart and breathing may be working harder. Less oxygen is reaching his muscles. One poor decision can end his team's World Cup.
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What World Cup football can teach us about managing fatigue in extreme conditions. His heart and breathing may be working harder. One poor decision can end his team's World Cup.
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A football player standing over a penalty in a hot, high-altitude stadium is dealing with more than pressure.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
GLP-1 use hits record high as Medicare opens access to weight-loss drugs
The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.
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GLP-1 use hits record high as Medicare opens access to weight-loss drugs. The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.
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adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Eye movements reveal personal 'fingerprints' as people explore unfamiliar scenes
Walk into a crowded coffee shop, and what catches your eye as you take in the scene could say as much about you as the spirals on your fingertips or the mutations in your DNA. Eye movements are so unique, in fact, that they could be used to identify you through objects that have personal meaning, according to a new study by Dartmouth researchers in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Walk into a crowded coffee shop, and what catches your eye as you take in the scene could say as much about you as the spirals on your fingertips or the mutations in your DNA. Eye movements are so unique, in fact, that they could be used to identify you through objects that have personal meaning, according to a new study by Dartmouth researchers in the Proceedings of the Natio…
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Walk into a crowded coffee shop, and what catches your eye as you take in the scene could say as much about you as the spirals on your fingertips or the mutations in your DNA.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Unmedicated women with depression do not tolerate heat as well as those on SSRIs
Media stories, social media posts and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have asserted that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—a class of medication commonly used to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety—may increase people's vulnerability to heat, leading to concerns that people who take SSRIs are at increased risk of heat-related illnesses in hot weather.
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Unmedicated women with depression do not tolerate heat as well as those on SSRIs. Media stories, social media posts and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have asserted that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—a class of medication commonly used to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety—may increase people's vulnerability t…
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Media stories, social media posts and the U.S.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Acupuncture to the ear may help to relieve migraines
Acupuncture to the ear may help lessen pain from migraines and their impact on daily life, according to new research presented today (Friday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . A randomized clinical trial of the treatment, called auriculotherapy, found that migraines were less painful immediately after the treatment and 30 days later, compared with the pain experienced before treatment.
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Acupuncture to the ear may help lessen pain from migraines and their impact on daily life, according to new research presented today (Friday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Young people from less-advantaged backgrounds are more likely to have an undiagnosed eating disorder
Eating disorders are often associated with teenage girls from socioeconomically advantaged families. However, a new study from the University of Copenhagen challenges this perception, suggesting that eating disorders are just as likely to affect young people from less advantaged backgrounds. The researchers analyzed data on eating disorder diagnoses from more than 500,000 people born in Denmark between 1996 and 2003. For a subgroup of 44,000 young people, they also had information on self-reported symptoms of eating disorders.
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Young people from less-advantaged backgrounds are more likely to have an undiagnosed eating disorder. However, a new study from the University of Copenhagen challenges this perception, suggesting that eating disorders are just as likely to affect young people from less advantaged backgrounds.
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For a subgroup of 44,000 young people, they also had information on self-reported symptoms of eating disorders.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Damaged myelin generates abnormal rhythms in the sleeping brain
Scientists have discovered how damage to the myelin sheath—the insulating layer around nerve fibers—affects brain activity during sleep.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The findings may have implications for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), AD and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Scientists have discovered how damage to the myelin sheath—the insulating layer around nerve fibers—affects brain activity during sleep.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
A call for greater focus on social factors that shape health
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new call to action statement urging the sports medicine community to intentionally incorporate social determinants of health (SDoH) into research, clinical care, and administrative and organizational decision-making to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Factors such as education, neighborhood conditions, transportation, economic stability, access to health care, and social support can all affect injury risk, recovery, participation in physical activity, and long-term health.
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new call to action statement urging the sports medicine community to intentionally incorporate social determinants of health (SDoH) into research, clinical care, and administrative and organizational decision-making to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Current substance misuse prevention misses scale, argues paper; schools and digital tools could help
A new analysis published in the journal Prevention Science calls for a major shift in how the United States approaches substance misuse prevention strategies and programs. The findings argue that the current strategy for providing prevention services may not be reaching enough people or providing a worthwhile return on investment. Implementation efforts should instead focus on direct integration into schools, health care systems and digital technologies Americans already use every day.
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Current substance misuse prevention misses scale, argues paper; schools and digital tools could help. The findings argue that the current strategy for providing prevention services may not be reaching enough people or providing a worthwhile return on investment.
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A new analysis published in the journal Prevention Science calls for a major shift in how the United States approaches substance misuse prevention strategies and programs.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
New genetic switch could improve gene therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy
Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders. Although medication helps many patients achieve seizure control, approximately one-third continue to experience seizures despite treatment. Seizures often arise when the brain's excitation-inhibition (E/I) balance breaks down. In healthy conditions, specialized inhibitory neurons act as a natural braking system, releasing a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that helps prevent excessive electrical activity. When this inhibitory control is weakened, abnormal bursts of activity can spread through the brain and trigger seizures.
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New genetic switch could improve gene therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy. Although medication helps many patients achieve seizure control, approximately one-third continue to experience seizures despite treatment. When this inhibitory control is weakened, abnormal bursts of activity can spread through the brain and trigger seizures.
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Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Bimekizumab well tolerated, efficacious over three years in axial spondyloarthritis
For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), bimekizumab, a dual interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, is well tolerated over three years, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The researchers found that 90.4% of patients had one or more treatment-emergent adverse events. Overall, 57.0% achieved Axial Spondyloarthritis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) low disease activity (<2.1) at week 164, including 28.7% who achieved ASDAS inactive disease (<1.3).
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For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), bimekizumab, a dual interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, is well tolerated over three years, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 22:16
Lower dementia risk seen with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in seniors 65+ with mood, psychotic disorders
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The researchers found that SGLT2 inhibitor use was associated with reduced odds of all-cause dementia and psychiatric emergency department (PED) visits, but not psychiatric hospitalizations, in the intention-to-treat analysis.
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.
Statnews
Jul 9, 20:07
Whistleblower takes on health insurance and FDA commissioner candidates
This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: Why does getting family health insurance through a job cost as much as buying a new car? And who might be the new…
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This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: Why does getting family health insurance through a job cost as much as buying a new car? And who might be the new…
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This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: Why does getting family health insurance through a job cost as much as buying a new car?
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 17:44
Targeted Therapy Reverses Weight Gain From Rare Cause of Obesity
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with setmelanotide (Imcivree), a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist, led to significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) and hunger in individuals with acquired hypothalamic obesity, the phase III TRANSCEND trial...
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(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with setmelanotide (Imcivree), a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist, led to significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) and hunger in individuals with acquired hypothalamic obesity, the phase III TRANSCEND trial...
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 17:34
Newer Diabetes Drugs, Including GLP-1 Agonists, Tied to Autoimmunity Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Analysis of hundreds of thousands of patient records showed differing risks for autoimmune disorders for new users of the more recent types of antidiabetic medications. Rates of new-onset autoimmune conditions were compared...
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Newer Diabetes Drugs, Including GLP-1 Agonists, Tied to Autoimmunity Risk. (MedPage Today) -- Analysis of hundreds of thousands of patient records showed differing risks for autoimmune disorders for new users of the more recent types of antidiabetic medications. Rates of new-onset autoimmune conditions were compared...
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(MedPage Today) -- Analysis of hundreds of thousands of patient records showed differing risks for autoimmune disorders for new users of the more recent types of antidiabetic medications.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 16:41
'A Big, Black Hole': Katie Couric Opens Up About the Day Her Memory Vanished
(MedPage Today) -- Journalist Katie Couric recently shared her experience of sudden memory loss that persisted for several hours during a recent trip to Colorado. Doctors diagnosed the episode as transient global amnesia, a temporary condition...
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'A Big, Black Hole': Katie Couric Opens Up About the Day Her Memory Vanished. (MedPage Today) -- Journalist Katie Couric recently shared her experience of sudden memory loss that persisted for several hours during a recent trip to Colorado. Doctors diagnosed the episode as transient global amnesia, a temporary condition...
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(MedPage Today) -- Journalist Katie Couric recently shared her experience of sudden memory loss that persisted for several hours during a recent trip to Colorado.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 16:24
In 20 Different Cancers, Men More Likely to Be Diagnosed at a Later Stage
(MedPage Today) -- Men had a higher likelihood than women for late-stage diagnosis of 20 different types of cancer, data from a national registry network showed. The analysis of 30 nonreproductive organ cancers showed men had higher odds ratios...
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In 20 Different Cancers, Men More Likely to Be Diagnosed at a Later Stage. (MedPage Today) -- Men had a higher likelihood than women for late-stage diagnosis of 20 different types of cancer, data from a national registry network showed. The analysis of 30 nonreproductive organ cancers showed men had higher odds ratios...
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(MedPage Today) -- Men had a higher likelihood than women for late-stage diagnosis of 20 different types of cancer, data from a national registry network showed.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 15:25
HHS Moves to Create List of COVID Vaccine Injuries
(MedPage Today) -- HHS is paving the way to create an injury table for COVID countermeasures -- such as vaccines -- under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). The Health Resources and Services Administration posted a notice...
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HHS Moves to Create List of COVID Vaccine Injuries. (MedPage Today) -- HHS is paving the way to create an injury table for COVID countermeasures -- such as vaccines -- under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). The Health Resources and Services Administration posted a notice...
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(MedPage Today) -- HHS is paving the way to create an injury table for COVID countermeasures -- such as vaccines -- under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP).
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 15:22
I Survived an Earthquake. Here's What to Know Following Venezuela's Disaster.
(MedPage Today) -- Following the June 24 twin earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, that struck northern Venezuela 39 seconds apart, the death toll now stands above 3,500 people, with tens of thousands more missing. Some 8.6 million people were...
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(MedPage Today) -- Following the June 24 twin earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, that struck northern Venezuela 39 seconds apart, the death toll now stands above 3,500 people, with tens of thousands more missing.
Foxnews
Jul 9, 15:13
Eating common dairy food every day may slow biological aging, study suggests
A new study found that daily probiotic yogurt, diet changes and easy exercise slowed biological aging by 2.2% in overweight men over 12 weeks.
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Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can 'jumpstart' better health Katie Couric couldn't remember the year or the president during frightening brain episode One walking habit could signal a healthier brain after 80, scientists say Dr Oz warns Medicare scammers are stealing billions — and your personal information could be next Deadly Legionnaires' disease…
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A new study found that daily probiotic yogurt, diet changes and easy exercise slowed biological aging by 2.2% in overweight men over 12 weeks.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 15:10
Liver Transplant Studies Retracted Over Organ Harvesting Concerns
(MedPage Today) -- Two Chinese studies related to liver transplantation published more than a decade ago in the Journal of Hepatology were retracted by the journal's editors. The editors said concerns were raised that the transplants described...
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(MedPage Today) -- Two Chinese studies related to liver transplantation published more than a decade ago in the Journal of Hepatology were retracted by the journal's editors. The editors said concerns were raised that the transplants described...
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(MedPage Today) -- Two Chinese studies related to liver transplantation published more than a decade ago in the Journal of Hepatology were retracted by the journal's editors.
Statnews
Jul 9, 15:00
STAT+: ARPA-H launches $160 million effort to develop custom gene editing drugs
An ARPA-H program to jump-start custom gene editing treatments was delayed by a change in administrations. Now seven labs will get sizable grants.
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STAT+: ARPA-H launches $160 million effort to develop custom gene editing drugs. An ARPA-H program to jump-start custom gene editing treatments was delayed by a change in administrations. Now seven labs will get sizable grants.
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An ARPA-H program to jump-start custom gene editing treatments was delayed by a change in administrations.
Statnews
Jul 9, 14:50
STAT+: FDA finalists under review
I’m only just learning about the Norse soccer god Erling Haaland, who lives on copious amounts of organ meat and raw milk. Send news tips and “ancestral diets” to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.
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I’m only just learning about the Norse soccer god Erling Haaland, who lives on copious amounts of organ meat and raw milk. There are many reasons to care about the skyrocketing cost of ACA marketplace plans costs. The latest updates in federal health agencies, research institutes, and U.S.
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Three top contenders to run the FDA are under review by the White House
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 14:46
Is Erling Haaland's 6,000-Calorie Diet Healthy?
(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. Norway's World Cup star Erling Braut Haaland reportedly consumes 6...
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Is Erling Haaland's 6,000-Calorie Diet Healthy?. (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. Norway's World Cup star Erling Braut Haaland reportedly consumes 6...
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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.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 14:44
Meet the Doctor for the New York Knicks
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to "Medical Mavericks," a series from MedPage Today featuring interviews with healthcare professionals working in unconventional fields of health and medicine. In the wake of the New York Knicks winning the National...
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(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to "Medical Mavericks," a series from MedPage Today featuring interviews with healthcare professionals working in unconventional fields of health and medicine. In the wake of the New York Knicks winning the National...
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(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to "Medical Mavericks," a series from MedPage Today featuring interviews with healthcare professionals working in unconventional fields of health and medicine.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 14:10
Explosive Diarrhea's Nemesis; On Call at Ariana Grande Concert; RN's Netflix Trailer
(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. One trick explosive diarrhea doesn't want you to know? Clean your produce. The Illinois Department of Public...
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Explosive Diarrhea's Nemesis; On Call at Ariana Grande Concert; RN's Netflix Trailer. One trick explosive diarrhea doesn't want you to know? The Illinois Department of Public...
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(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 13:49
Common Drugs Basically Flunk for Long COVID Fatigue
(MedPage Today) -- An anti-inflammatory pill and the combination of a heartburn drug and an antihistamine marginally improved severe long COVID fatigue over usual care, and only in the short-term, according to an open-label randomized trial from...
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(MedPage Today) -- An anti-inflammatory pill and the combination of a heartburn drug and an antihistamine marginally improved severe long COVID fatigue over usual care, and only in the short-term, according to an open-label randomized trial from...
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 13:21
How Real-World Data on Bispecifics Could Shape Follicular Lymphoma Practice
(MedPage Today) -- Real-world data presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting reinforced the effectiveness and safety of bispecific antibodies for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, including in patients...
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(MedPage Today) -- Real-world data presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting reinforced the effectiveness and safety of bispecific antibodies for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, including in patients...
Statnews
Jul 9, 13:18
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA commissioner contenders, a heart drug failure, and more
The White House is reviewing a list of three top contenders for the FDA commissioner post
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA commissioner contenders, a heart drug failure, and more. The White House is reviewing a list of three top contenders for the FDA commissioner post
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The White House is reviewing a list of three top contenders for the FDA commissioner post
Statnews
Jul 9, 13:05
STAT+: OpenEvidence backs study that finds it beats LLMs
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Dueling research pitting OpenEvidence against general purpose LLMs, use of Dexcom's CGM in children, and more.
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Today, new research backed by OpenEvidence counters a high-profile study from a few weeks earlier. Plus: a look at Dexcom’s new clearance and an interesting AMA survey on wearables. Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day
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In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Dueling research pitting OpenEvidence against general purpose LLMs, use of Dexcom's CGM in children, and more.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 12:25
Rubbing Alcohol Injection Suit; Doc Gets 20 Years; Research Beagle Raid Charges
(MedPage Today) -- Oregon podiatrist Colin Mizuo, DPM, allegedly injected rubbing alcohol instead of an anesthetic as he removed a woman's toenails, a lawsuit claims. The woman said she suffered significant pain as two toenails were pulled, and...
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Rubbing Alcohol Injection Suit; Doc Gets 20 Years; Research Beagle Raid Charges. (MedPage Today) -- Oregon podiatrist Colin Mizuo, DPM, allegedly injected rubbing alcohol instead of an anesthetic as he removed a woman's toenails, a lawsuit claims. The woman said she suffered significant pain as two toenails were pulled, and...
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(MedPage Today) -- Oregon podiatrist Colin Mizuo, DPM, allegedly injected rubbing alcohol instead of an anesthetic as he removed a woman's toenails, a lawsuit claims.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Fans practice more than 800,000 CPR training compressions at FIFA Fan Experiences
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan events across four U.S. host cities, the American Heart Association is bringing Hands-Only CPR training directly to fans, who have already completed more than 800,000 training chest compressions—marking one of the largest public CPR education efforts in the organization's history. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States each year, and while immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival, many bystanders still hesitate to act, often because they lack training.
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Fans practice more than 800,000 CPR training compressions at FIFA Fan Experiences. host cities, the American Heart Association is bringing Hands-Only CPR training directly to fans, who have already completed more than 800,000 training chest compressions—marking one of the largest public CPR education efforts in the organization's history.
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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan events across four U.S.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
The power of conversation post-childbirth: Midwife-led birth debrief strengthens perinatal mental health
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that a structured, midwife-led birth debrief can significantly strengthen women's emotional well-being after childbirth and can be built into routine maternity care.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The study, "Co-design and feasibility testing of a midwife-led birth debrief: an implementation science project ," was published in BMC Public Health . "Women often leave hospital with unanswered questions or distress about aspects of their birth," Buchanan explained.
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A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that a structured, midwife-led birth debrief can significantly strengthen women's emotional well-being after childbirth and can be built into routine maternity care.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Eight-patient Parkinson's stem cell clinical trial confirms feasibility
A landmark study led by Lund, Sweden, has shown that transplanting stem cell-derived dopamine progenitor cells into the brain is feasible. Eight patients were transplanted in the first clinical trial, and no serious side effects linked to the transplanted cells were seen during the first year of follow-up. The results are published in Nature Medicine.
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Eight-patient Parkinson's stem cell clinical trial confirms feasibility. Eight patients were transplanted in the first clinical trial, and no serious side effects linked to the transplanted cells were seen during the first year of follow-up. The results are published in Nature Medicine.
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A landmark study led by Lund, Sweden, has shown that transplanting stem cell-derived dopamine progenitor cells into the brain is feasible.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
ADHD medication misuse declines among US adults, study finds
Misuse of stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has declined sharply. In 2023, approximately 3.7% of adults younger than 30 misused these medications, down from 7.5% in 2016. In 2023, 1.9% of adults of all ages misused them, with misuse more common among younger adults, white adults, people living in cities and college students. The results were published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
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ADHD medication misuse declines among US adults, study finds. In 2023, approximately 3.7% of adults younger than 30 misused these medications, down from 7.5% in 2016. The results were published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
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In 2023, 1.9% of adults of all ages misused them, with misuse more common among younger adults, white adults, people living in cities and college students.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Does a person's neighborhood impact their risk of pancreatic cancer?
A new Yale-led study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum is the first to examine the overall relationship between pancreatic cancer and neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors.
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Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease that often remains silent, leading to diagnoses at later stages when it is more difficult to treat. Although there have been recent treatment advances, researchers still have many questions about why pancreatic cancer develops and how to screen for it.
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A new Yale-led study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum is the first to examine the overall relationship between pancreatic cancer and neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Medical AI may look less biased on paper but not in practice, new study finds
Large language models (LLMs) are only as good as the data they learn from. If their training data contains social biases, the models may unintentionally repeat those biases in their responses. As their use increases with the rise of generative AI, it has become evident that they contain biases that reinforce stereotypes based on factors like ethnicity, gender or geography. This is concerning because LLM-based chatbots have become an integral part of the health care system, where health-related stigma can negatively affect one's diagnosis and care.
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Medical AI may look less biased on paper but not in practice, new study finds. Large language models (LLMs) are only as good as the data they learn from. If their training data contains social biases, the models may unintentionally repeat those biases in their responses.
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This is concerning because LLM-based chatbots have become an integral part of the health care system, where health-related stigma can negatively affect one's diagnosis and care.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Data highlight progress toward personalized stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
Interim clinical findings from the first Phase I/IIa trial using autologous-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived dopamine neuron precursor cells, along with the novel quality-control tools developed to manufacture these individualized therapies, have been presented by Jeanne Loring, Ph.D., Scripps Research, U.S., at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder caused by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain. The study uses an approach in which dopamine neuron precursor cells are generated from each patient's own cells.
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Interim clinical findings from the first Phase I/IIa trial using autologous-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived dopamine neuron precursor cells, along with the novel quality-control tools developed to manufacture these individualized therapies, have been presented by Jeanne Loring, Ph.D., Scripps Research, U.S., at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
New data highlight off-the-shelf iPSC-derived CAR T-cell therapy for treatment-resistant systemic sclerosis
New preliminary clinical data presented at ISSCR 2026 evaluated an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived CAR T-cell therapy for patients with treatment-resistant systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease with high mortality.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Patients typically experience worsening disease over time, and current treatment approaches are largely focused on slowing progression rather than improving symptoms. "For many patients, simply stabilizing disease is considered a treatment success.
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New preliminary clinical data presented at ISSCR 2026 evaluated an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived CAR T-cell therapy for patients with treatment-resistant systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease with high mortality.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Long-term stroke data reveal stem cell therapy's safety, biological activity over years
Previously unpublished long-term clinical and imaging findings from participants treated with an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neural progenitor cell therapy for chronic ischemic stroke were presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . The data include extended follow-up from Phase I studies evaluating hNPC01, an iPSC-derived forebrain neural progenitor cell therapy designed to promote repair of stroke-damaged brain tissue.
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Previously unpublished long-term clinical and imaging findings from participants treated with an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neural progenitor cell therapy for chronic ischemic stroke were presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
New clinical data advances stem cell-based cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
New clinical data from the STEM-PD Phase I/II clinical trial have been presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. The study reports 12-month outcomes evaluating a cryopreserved, off-the-shelf dopaminergic progenitor cell product derived from human pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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New clinical data from the STEM-PD Phase I/II clinical trial have been presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. The study reports 12-month outcomes evaluating a cryopreserved, off-the-shelf dopaminergic progenitor cell product derived from human pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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New clinical data from the STEM-PD Phase I/II clinical trial have been presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Data demonstrate 1-year survival of stem cell-derived neural progenitor cells in patients with retinitis pigmentosa
New, previously unpublished clinical data have been presented at ISSCR 2026 demonstrating that transplanted human neural progenitor cells survived for at least one year following subretinal transplantation in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited retinal diseases that progressively causes vision loss and currently has no treatment for most patients. Participants received either 300,000 or 1,000,000 cells and were followed for 12 months before enrolling in a long-term follow-on protocol.
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New, previously unpublished clinical data have been presented at ISSCR 2026 demonstrating that transplanted human neural progenitor cells survived for at least one year following subretinal transplantation in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
Medicalxpress
Jul 9, 11:58
Huntington's treatment quest reaches first pluripotent stem cell trial, with safety now under review
An update on the first clinical trial evaluating a pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cell therapy for Huntington's disease was presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. The Phase Ib/IIa REGEN4HD study represents a significant translational milestone following years of preclinical research, pivotal safety studies, regulatory engagement and clinical trial development.
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An update on the first clinical trial evaluating a pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cell therapy for Huntington's disease was presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. The Phase Ib/IIa REGEN4HD study represents a significant translational milestone following years of preclinical research, pivotal safety studies, regulatory engagement and clinical trial development.
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An update on the first clinical trial evaluating a pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cell therapy for Huntington's disease was presented at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 10:41
German Doctor Sentenced to Life for Murdering 15 Patients Under Palliative Care
(MedPage Today) -- A Berlin court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a German doctor to life in prison on charges of murdering 15 of his patients who were under palliative care, in a case involving allegations he torched the homes of victims...
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(MedPage Today) -- A Berlin court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a German doctor to life in prison on charges of murdering 15 of his patients who were under palliative care, in a case involving allegations he torched the homes of victims...
Statnews
Jul 9, 10:30
STAT+: 931 days. The drug approval scandal hiding in plain sight
Two years, six months, and 18 days have elapsed since Northwest Biotherapeutics submitted its brain cancer treatment for regulatory approval.
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Northwest Biotherapeutics, a public biotech company developing a treatment for brain cancer, submitted a marketing application to U.K. The review was supposed to take 150 days, under an expedited regulatory pathway for drugs that address serious unmet medical needs. Senior writer Adam Feuerstein's unfiltered, uncompromising analysis on the biotech world
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Two years, six months, and 18 days have elapsed since Northwest Biotherapeutics submitted its brain cancer treatment for regulatory approval.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 10:17
GLP-1s and Liver Cancer Recurrence; IBS Acupuncture; Transmural Healing in Crohn's
(MedPage Today) -- Diabetes patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) experienced longer time to HCC recurrence and longer survival when they initiated a GLP-1 agonist rather than a DPP-4 inhibitor, a target trial emulation study found. (Gut...
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(MedPage Today) -- Diabetes patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) experienced longer time to HCC recurrence and longer survival when they initiated a GLP-1 agonist rather than a DPP-4 inhibitor, a target trial emulation study found.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 10:06
'The Pitt' Actors Get Over a Dozen Emmy Nominations
(MedPage Today) -- With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns, and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department (ED) with scripts that play out in real time, "The Pitt" feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys...
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(MedPage Today) -- With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns, and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department (ED) with scripts that play out in real time, "The Pitt" feels like a lab made to grow great performances.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 09:41
Cancer Surge Coming; Trump on Mitch McConnell; Last Iron-Lunged American Dies
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Estimates suggest a 66.7% global increase in cancer incidence by 2050, with the greatest burden in low-income countries (133.3%), according to a report from the...
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Cancer Surge Coming; Trump on Mitch McConnell; Last Iron-Lunged American Dies. (MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Estimates suggest a 66.7% global increase in cancer incidence by 2050, with the greatest burden in low-income countries (133.3%), according to a report from the...
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Statnews
Jul 9, 09:13
STAT+: AstraZeneca, Ionis report major trial failure with heart disease drug
AstraZeneca and Ionis reported a notable trial failure Thursday in a heart disease that's become an increasingly competitive market for drugmakers.
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AstraZeneca and Ionis reported a notable trial failure Thursday in a heart disease that's become an increasingly competitive market for drugmakers.
Medpagetoday
Jul 9, 08:43
Eye Specialists Flag Concerns About Pricey Lenses in Cataract Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- Patients undergoing cataract surgery are often given the choice of a standard lens that's covered by insurance, or "upgrading" to a multifocal lens that uses newer technology -- at a much steeper out-of-pocket price, often...
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(MedPage Today) -- Patients undergoing cataract surgery are often given the choice of a standard lens that's covered by insurance, or "upgrading" to a multifocal lens that uses newer technology -- at a much steeper out-of-pocket price, often...
Statnews
Jul 9, 08:30
STAT+: The quest to save Grace — and clear the way for rare disease patients everywhere
How a father’s quest may shape the future of rare disease gene therapy.
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STAT+: The quest to save Grace — and clear the way for rare disease patients everywhere. How a father’s quest may shape the future of rare disease gene therapy.
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How a father’s quest may shape the future of rare disease gene therapy.
Statnews
Jul 9, 08:30
Opinion: Who benefits from classifying obesity as a disease?
“The new wave of obesity pharmacotherapy has leaned heavily on disease framing,” writes Max Moser, drawing comparisons to the antidepressant revolution.
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A medical solution requires a medical problem, and a chronic medical problem provides a rationale for long-term medical treatment. But medicine has never reached consensus on what the term “disease” precisely refers to. As such, disease framing is almost always controversial, particularly for prevalent public health problems like obesity.
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“The new wave of obesity pharmacotherapy has leaned heavily on disease framing,” writes Max Moser, drawing comparisons to the antidepressant revolution.
Statnews
Jul 9, 08:30
Opinion: Your grandparents are using cannabis. Doctors can help them do it safely
Over the past 25 years, I have treated thousands of medical cannabis patients with extremely few ill effects, one doctor writes.
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Opinion: Your grandparents are using cannabis. Doctors can help them do it safely. Over the past 25 years, I have treated thousands of medical cannabis patients with extremely few ill effects, one doctor writes.
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Over the past 25 years, I have treated thousands of medical cannabis patients with extremely few ill effects, one doctor writes.
Foxnews
Jul 9, 07:00
Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can 'jumpstart' better health
Dr. Mehmet Oz backs GLP-1 weight loss medication, but stresses that diet and exercise remain essential, calling obesity the top driver of healthcare costs.
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Katie Couric couldn't remember the year or the president during frightening brain episode One walking habit could signal a healthier brain after 80, scientists say Dr Oz warns Medicare scammers are stealing billions — and your personal information could be next Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms Common gym supplement could…
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Mehmet Oz backs GLP-1 weight loss medication, but stresses that diet and exercise remain essential, calling obesity the top driver of healthcare costs.
Sciencedaily
Jul 9, 03:15
Tiny silica particles wiped out aggressive prostate cancer in mice
Tiny silica nanoparticles engineered to seek out prostate cancer caused tumor cells to self-destruct and supercharged the immune system in preclinical mouse studies. Combined with immunotherapy, the treatment produced complete remissions in multiple mice, raising hopes for a powerful new approach to prostate cancer.
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Tiny silica nanoparticles engineered to seek out prostate cancer caused tumor cells to self-destruct and supercharged the immune system in preclinical mouse studies. Combined with immunotherapy, the treatment produced complete remissions in multiple mice, raising hopes for a powerful new approach to prostate cancer.
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Tiny silica nanoparticles engineered to seek out prostate cancer caused tumor cells to self-destruct and supercharged the immune system in preclinical mouse studies.
Sciencedaily
Jul 9, 03:15
The Ozempic and Wegovy mistake sending thousands to poison control
Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management, with researchers linking the increase to accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse. Simple education about proper weekly dosing and gradual dose increases could help prevent many of these avoidable incidents.
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Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management, with researchers linking the increase to accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse. Simple education about proper weekly dosing and gradual dose increases could help prevent many of these avoidable incidents.
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Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management, with researchers linking the increase to accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse.
Sciencedaily
Jul 9, 03:03
One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs
Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping antibiotic-resistant microbes survive and spread far beyond healthcare settings.
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One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs. Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping antibiotic-resistant microbes survive and spread far beyond healthcare settings.
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Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller.
Medicalxpress
Jul 8, 23:09
Chlorhexidine blend wipes out 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells in lab tests
A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in hospital settings, such as intensive care units (ICUs).
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Chlorhexidine blend wipes out 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells in lab tests. A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in hospital settings, such as intensive care units (ICUs).
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A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells.
Medicalxpress
Jul 8, 23:09
Portable PS-OCT scanner could reveal donor liver health without biopsy
Each year, thousands of patients in the United States wait for a liver transplant, while transplant teams must make rapid, difficult decisions about whether donor organs are suitable for use. Many of those livers, particularly from older or medically complex donors, require careful evaluation before transplantation, and current assessments often sample only a small region of the organ.
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Each year, thousands of patients in the United States wait for a liver transplant, while transplant teams must make rapid, difficult decisions about whether donor organs are suitable for use.
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Each year, thousands of patients in the United States wait for a liver transplant, while transplant teams must make rapid, difficult decisions about whether donor organs are suitable for use.
Medicalxpress
Jul 8, 23:09
Sleep problems in dementia care are linked more to emotional well-being than fear of falling
While fear of falling has long been linked to poor sleep among older adults, new research from George Mason University suggests that emotional well-being may be an even stronger predictor of sleep quality for people with dementia and the spouses who care for them. In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, dementia researcher Kyeung Mi Oh examined how fear of falling and sleep quality interact within dementia caregiving couples, in which one partner has probable or possible dementia and the other serves as caregiver. The work is published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
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Sleep problems in dementia care are linked more to emotional well-being than fear of falling. In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, dementia researcher Kyeung Mi Oh examined how fear of falling and sleep quality interact within dementia caregiving couples, in which one partner has probable or possible dementia and the other serves as caregiver.
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While fear of falling has long been linked to poor sleep among older adults, new research from George Mason University suggests that emotional well-being may be an even stronger predictor of sleep quality for people with dementia and the spouses who care for them.
Medicalxpress
Jul 8, 23:09
Cellular 'bandages' help rebuild uterine lining after monthly shedding, study finds
For most women past puberty, the uterine lining (endometrium) sheds from the body roughly every month if there is no fertilized egg present. Then, the uterus rebuilds itself to prepare for a potential pregnancy. While this process—the menstrual cycle—is widely known, how it works is not well understood.
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Cellular 'bandages' help rebuild uterine lining after monthly shedding, study finds. Then, the uterus rebuilds itself to prepare for a potential pregnancy. While this process—the menstrual cycle—is widely known, how it works is not well understood.
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For most women past puberty, the uterine lining (endometrium) sheds from the body roughly every month if there is no fertilized egg present.
Medicalxpress
Jul 8, 23:09
Commonly used drugs show small benefit for long COVID fatigue
Over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug both have a small benefit in reducing long COVID fatigue among people receiving care from specialist long COVID clinics, according to new findings from a large clinical trial led by UCL and UCLH.
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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Those taking antihistamines and colchicine, but not the blood thinner rivaroxaban, saw a small additional benefit in fatigue reduction at 12 weeks (an extra 1.5-point improvement on the scale).
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Over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug both have a small benefit in reducing long COVID fatigue among people receiving care from specialist long COVID clinics, according to new findings from a large clinical trial led by UCL and UCLH.
Bbc
Jul 3, 10:08
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted in support of taking strike action in a row over "pay erosion".
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Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted in support of taking strike action in a row over "pay erosion". The union said inflation had seen doctors take a "real terms pay cut of 29%" since 2008. The BMA said, despite those rises, doctors' real-terms pay was still significantly below what it was in 2008.
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The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Bbc
Jun 29, 10:45
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
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Resident doctors are taking part in an industrial action in a dispute over pay. It comes after consultants and specialist doctors went on strike last week - the first time for these two groups of doctors in Northern Ireland.
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The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Bbc
Jun 26, 05:27
Is laughter really the best medicine?
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Researchers at King's College London have launched a "Laughter Lab" to explore whether laughing can help…
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Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
Bbc
Jun 22, 13:48
What does hot weather do to the body?
Periods of hot weather can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Experts recommend that those who may be more vulnerable - such as older people and babies and young child…
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As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This lowers your blood pressure and makes your heart work harder to push the blood around the body. Symptoms include: If blood pressure drops too far, the risk of heart attacks rises.
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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.