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Florida vaccine debate: explaining chickenpox, Hep B, Hib and pneumococcus shots
MIAMI – Florida’s surgeon general wants to do away with all state vaccine mandates. But the…
Patient-specific models can help guide complex pelvic cancer surgeries
When surgeons remove an aggressive bone tumor from the pelvis, saving a patient’s life can mean…
Illinois should recommend hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns, committee says, despite federal guidance
Illinois should continue to recommend that nearly all newborns be vaccinated against hepatitis B, a state…
Researchers demonstrate breakthroughs in cancer treatment quality through AI-enhanced data analytics
Cancer researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have published three new studies demonstrating…
Saving lives, not raising birthrates, may be Eastern Europe’s best hope against population decline
European governments worried about population decline often focus on policies to encourage people to have more…
Large-scale study provides real-world data on rare side effect of cancer immunotherapy
Researchers led by investigators at Mass General Brigham have published valuable information about a rare but…
Circular single-stranded DNA molecules for safer genetic medicine
To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous…
Lowering blood sugar can halve heart attack risk in people with prediabetes
Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.
New clinical guidelines address gap in Adult-onset Still’s disease
Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disorder. Thanks to a new initiative, AOSD is…
Health savings accounts, backed by GOP, cover fancy saunas but not insurance premiums
With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or…
Simple ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart
If you’ve ever fought off an infection or iced a sprained knee, you know something about…
Immigrant women careworkers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditions
Despite recent provincial investments, Ontario’s home-care system is still in crisis. Underfunding, rationed care and ideological…
Lower doses of immunotherapy for skin cancer give better results, study suggests
According to a new study, lower doses of approved immunotherapy for malignant melanoma can give better…
Study maps how psilocybin reshapes brain circuits linked to depression
An international collaboration led by Cornell researchers used a combination of psilocybin and the rabies virus…
New therapies for advanced shoulder issues
Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function.…
Autistic children born preterm often show more complex needs—but share similar genetic background
A new study shows that children born preterm who are later diagnosed with autism often present…
Airplane and hospital air is cleaner than you might think
When it comes to the air in public places, germophobes can breathe a bit easier. According…
New evidence questions the benefit of calcium supplements in pregnancy for preventing pre-eclampsia
Researchers from Stellenbosch University have found strong evidence from large trials that calcium supplementation during pregnancy…
FDA pulls plan to require asbestos testing in talc-based cosmetics
Talc-based makeup and powders will not go through new asbestos testing requirements after the U.S. Food…
Clinical use of nitrous oxide could help treat depression, major study shows
Patients with major depressive disorder, including those who have not responded to first-line antidepressants, may benefit…
Innovative care system aims to save severed limbs
The number of traumatic amputations is rising worldwide—caused by road traffic accidents, accidents at work or…
Your daily orange juice could be helping your heart
Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without…
Air pollution may reduce health benefits of exercise
Long-term exposure to toxic air can substantially weaken the health benefits of regular exercise, suggests a…
How to donate your poo to science or medicine for development of probiotics, therapeutics
When most people think about donating body parts to science or medicine, they might think of…
Advancing patient-reported outcomes in cancer clinical trials
The SISAQOL-IMI consortium, co-led by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and…
Genetic study links impulsive decision making to a wide range of health and psychiatric risks
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting—the…
New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer
Two new reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical…
Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem. Here’s why
The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs.…
Arginine supplementation curbs Alzheimer’s disease pathology in animal models
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide,…