, 2025-05-19 13:29:00 Back in 2018, nine pet dogs suffering from various types of cancer participated in the clinical trial of an immunotherapy treatment that was developed by engineering a livestock virus called vesicular stomatitis virus. The best response to the novel drug — which was designed to stimulate the immune system to attack cancer…
Isaac Park , 2025-05-19 13:59:00 Agentic AI is a hot topic across numerous industries including healthcare. Everyone seems to be buzzing about AGI, envisioning Jarvis from Iron Man where AI systems are capable of human-level intelligence and decision-making capabilities. The excitement is understandable – suddenly there is a real opportunity to build models and robots…
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Meghana Keshavan , 2025-05-19 13:46:00 Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning! Today, we discuss how scientists are pushing back against NIH funding cuts, get to know Covid contrarian Tracy Beth Høeg, who is new at the FDA, and…
Giles W Dawnay , 2025-05-19 12:56:00 Giles W Dawnay, general practitioner Hereford, UK giles.dawnay{at}nhs.net Goodyear and colleagues argue that smartphone and social media regulation must go beyond bans.1 As a GP, I have noticed that mental health consultations with teenagers are on the rise. Depression, lack of meaning, and body dissatisfaction are the main topics…
, 2025-05-19 14:21:00 Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels Talking therapy for patients with symptoms of anxiety and depression could be key to significantly reducing the risk of them developing psychosis, according to new research. A study by the University of Southampton has found that simple tweaks to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—currently offered by the NHS…
, 2025-05-19 13:14:00 Heart failure represents one of the most significant global health challenges, affecting millions worldwide and requiring subsequent hospitalization for many patients due to complications. For older adults in particular, heart failure rarely exists in isolation, often appearing alongside other chronic conditions that may compound its effects. Because of this, the relationship between…
, 2025-05-19 13:48:00 New patients registering with a GP in England will be asked from next month if they had a blood transfusion before 1996. The move is part of an NHS drive to find undiagnosed patients affected by the contaminated blood scandal. Only newly registering patients born on or before 31 December 1995 will…
Luidgi Faubert , 2025-05-19 13:15:00 Mobile IV therapy is becoming popular for individuals looking for quick and effective vitamin replenishment. Selecting the right provider ensures you get the expertise and care you deserve. These top companies provide mobile IV therapy administered by experienced nurses in NYC and beyond. IV Elements IV Elements offers mobile IV…
Arielle Zionts , 2025-05-19 09:00:00 Arielle Zionts WINNER, S.D. — Sophie Hofeldt planned to receive prenatal care and give birth at her local hospital, 10 minutes from her house. Instead, she’s driving more than three hours round trip for her appointments. The hospital, Winner Regional Health, recently joined the increasing number of rural hospitals shuttering…
Arielle Zionts , 2025-05-19 09:00:00 Arielle Zionts WINNER, S.D. — Sophie Hofeldt planned to receive prenatal care and give birth at her local hospital, 10 minutes from her house. Instead, she’s driving more than three hours round trip for her appointments. The hospital, Winner Regional Health, recently joined the increasing number of rural hospitals shuttering…
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Matthew Herper , 2025-05-19 12:22:00 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said Monday it had entered into an agreement to buy the consumer genetics firm 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million. The deal is subject to bankruptcy court and regulatory approvals. The Tarrytown, N.Y.-based biotech said it would continue 23andMe’s consumer business and use the data the company…
Janice Hopkins Tanne , 2025-05-19 10:01:00 Janice Hopkins Tanne New York US president Donald Trump has nominated a new surgeon general after abruptly withdrawing his first selection, Janette Nesheiwat, after questions about her credentials and her support for masking during the covid-19 pandemic.1 The new nominee, Casey Means, is a qualified doctor with an inactive…
, 2025-05-19 12:00:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Psychology research has consistently emphasized the adverse effects of enduring or witnessing violent acts, showing that exposure to different forms of violence can increase the risk of developing various mental health conditions. Many of the most gruesome violent incidents that take place worldwide involve the use of firearms….
, 2025-05-19 11:15:00 New research shows an unintended and unfortunate side effect of common drugs. They can simply help viruses spread. Drugs are supposed to help us get rid of disease, or at least alleviate the symptoms of them. It is therefore particularly unfortunate when, on the contrary, the drugs can contribute to making…
, 2025-05-19 11:29:00 TOPLINE: Fatigue, a common symptom immediately after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), persists up to a year after the event in 53.8% of patients, a new study showed. History of anxiety or depression was twice as common in patients with fatigue than in those without. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study…
Frank Vinluan , 2025-05-19 10:00:00 Standard treatment for breathing problems caused by obstructive sleep apnea is a medical device. But many people find it uncomfortable to wear the mask that comes with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Apnimed’s experimental drug could provide an easier alternative, and this pill now has results from a…
, 2025-05-19 09:26:00 The Prince Philip Dental Hospital in Hong Kong has opened a new AI-powered clinic focused on the prevention and early detection of oral cancer. The clinic was set up with the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Dentistry. Touted as a first of its…
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News , 2025-05-19 09:00:00 When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your needs — no matter the carrier.” About a third of enrollees do seek help…
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Elizabeth Cooney , 2025-05-19 08:30:00 Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. The grant termination letters sting. Study after study gets spiked because it “no longer effectuates agency priorities.” If the research hints at diversity, equity, or inclusion, the wording gets a little nasty, in the view…
Sophie Borland , 2025-05-19 08:41:00 Sophie Borland Hertfordshire After more than 20 years of steady decline, cardiovascular deaths in working age adults are increasing. Sophie Borland looks at what’s causing this trend and how to reverse it Just a decade ago newspaper headlines and The BMJ were reporting a dramatic reduction in deaths from heart…
, 2025-05-19 09:00:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular event or death in the year after treatment at a hospital for symptoms of a heart attack such as chest pain, according to new research…
, 2025-05-19 09:10:00 New data support integrating tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte levels with nodal status to improve risk stratification in women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and pathological complete response (pCR) following neoadjuvant treatment. Specifically, patients with lower levels of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes had a higher risk for relapse and worse overall survival than those with higher levels,…
Angela Hart , 2025-05-19 09:00:00 During his first administration, President Donald Trump’s top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally covered by health insurance. It was a first-in-the-nation experiment to funnel health care money into housing, nutrition, and other social services. Some poor and disabled Medicaid patients…
Ellen P. Carlin and Jason Paragas , 2025-05-19 08:30:00 The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to phase out animal use in preclinical testing of monoclonal antibodies — and eventually other drugs —with more advanced, human-relevant methods marks a transformative shift with profound implications for drug development. The FDA has now officially recognized that advancing…
Carole LaBonne , 2025-05-19 08:30:00 Imagine a world without lifesaving medicines, preventive care, or therapies — no insulin for diabetes, no vaccines for polio, and fewer (if any) options for treating cancer. What do these amazing medical achievements have in common? They all depended heavily on research using animals, the behind-the-scenes heroes of medical breakthroughs….
, 2025-05-19 07:10:00 Primary care practices are seeing an uptick in patients inquiring about glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications due to both media hype and sizzle-reel stories they see on social media. If your patients start an appointment with their own agenda about wanting a prescription for these medications, there are ways…
, 2025-05-19 06:13:00 Asking teenage girls about their access to menstruation products can help pediatricians gain a better understanding of the resources their patients need, whether it be more education or pads and tampons, according to a new study published in Pediatrics. An academic pediatric clinic in North Carolina implemented a three-question screener inquiring if…
, 2025-05-19 05:04:00 Designed for doctors and health enthusiasts, “Healthy Aging” contains surprising scientific discoveries and practical guidance on nutrition, healthy sleep, maintaining a social network and physical fitness to contribute to longevity. “Healthy Aging”, Illustrating the importance of proteins in various functions. Image Credit: S. Karger AG The newly released eBook Healthy Aging simplifies the complex…
, 2025-05-19 02:31:00 With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study: Screening for Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement. Image Credit: Summit Art Creations / Shutterstock.com…
, 2025-05-19 02:31:00 Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a large new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference. The study also found that, under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries over the next 75 years….
, 2025-05-19 04:20:00 Parents report a variety of strategies to break the habits. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, Pacifiers and thumb-sucking can help soothe babies and ease them to sleep, but some parents struggle with knowing when and how to stop these habits, a…
, 2025-05-19 02:35:00 If you have cancer, you expect to see an oncologist, but if you have heart failure you may or may not see a cardiologist. According to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Sunday), only around three out of five heart failure patients see a cardiologist at least once a year. The…
, 2025-05-19 02:42:00 Surgeons from Keck Medicine of USC and UCLA Health have performed the world’s first-in-human bladder transplant. The surgery was successfully completed at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on May 4, 2025, in a joint effort by Inderbir Gill, MD, founding executive director of USC Urology, and Nima Nassiri, MD, urologic transplant surgeon and…
, 2025-05-19 02:43:00 Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Obesity affects a substantial proportion of patients with heart failure (HF) and it has been reported that the risk of HF increases as body mass index (BMI) increases. Study…
, 2025-05-19 03:13:00 A major German study finds that early repeated antibiotic use in very low-birth-weight infants can have lasting effects on lung health, highlighting the importance of antibiotic stewardship and preventive care for preterm children. Study: Perinatal Antibiotic Exposure and Respiratory Outcomes in Children Born Preterm. Image Credit: mi_viri / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
, 2025-05-19 02:39:00 Korean ARPA-H to build AI-driven surgery assistant robot The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) in South Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) announced three additional projects under the Korean Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). One of these is an AI-powered assistant robot, which will be designed…
, 2025-05-19 02:45:00 Prednisone is recommended as the first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis, but this steroid causes a number of unwanted side effects. Now new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference finds that methotrexate provides a comparable alternative. Researchers found that methotrexate was as effective in controlling the disease, with potentially fewer side…
, 2025-05-19 02:29:00 Telstra Health taps Salesforce, Snowflake for its ongoing modernisation Cloud software providers Salesforce and Snowflake will integrate their solutions into Telstra Health’s upcoming digital health platform. Based on a media release, Snowflake will provide a common data and analytics layer that consolidates disparate datasets across Telstra Health products and services. The resulting…
, 2025-05-19 02:17:00 Despite national guidelines, most American teen girls chase weight loss, often at the expense of healthier habits. New research shows that intent to slim down doesn’t always align with health, underscoring the urgent need for supportive interventions. Study: Lifestyle Behaviors Associated with Weight Loss Intent in Adolescent Girls: Findings from the US…
, 2025-05-19 01:59:00 Every living creature on Earth needs to protect itself from things that would do it harm. Bacteria are no different. And despite their relative simplicity, they deploy remarkably savvy defensive strategies against viral invaders. The most well-known is CRISPR-Cas9, adapted for human use as the first FDA-approved genetic editing technique. In the…
, 2025-05-19 01:40:00 Advances in medical technology over the last 30 years have made it easier to detect and treat diabetes, leading to significant health improvements in people with the disease. Despite this, workforce participation among people with diabetes has not improved over time, finds new USC Schaeffer Center research in JAMA Health Forum. Historically,…
, 2025-05-19 01:18:00 A new study reveals how targeted electromagnetic waves can disrupt the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, potentially opening doors to innovative disinfection and infection control strategies. Study: Electromagnetic waves destabilize the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and reduce SARS-CoV-2 Virus-Like particle (SC2-VLP) infectivity. Image Credit: Design_Cells / Shutterstock Electromagnetic waves appear to alter the conformation of the Severe…
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, 2025-05-19 00:52:00 Study: Sweet taste preference on snack choice, added sugars intake, and diet quality– a pilot study. Image Credit: Mesve79 / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal BMC Nutrition explores how sweetness preference and eating behaviors interact with diet quality and added sugar intake. Sweet preferences, eating behaviors, and the complex path to…
Katie Adams , 2025-05-18 23:43:00 When it comes to achieving AI success, ensuring buy-in from clinicians and other operational end-users is the one of the trickiest and most important parts of the process, according to Rohit Chandra, chief digital officer at Cleveland Clinic. He said this during an interview last week at the Reuters Digital…
Associated Press , 2025-05-18 20:56:00 WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. “While…
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