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Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today Vaccine mandates are being threatened in Florida, where the state plans to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. The elimination […]
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Tool detects hidden signs of consciousness after brain injury
Tool detects hidden signs of consciousness after brain injury Researchers have developed an AI tool called SeeMe that detects hidden signs of consciousness after brain injury, which can identify patients who are conscious but unable to show it up to four days earlier than traditional clinical exams. The tool uses high-resolution video and computer vision […]
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Smart shoe insert could up mobility for people with walking issues
Smart shoe insert could up mobility for people with walking issues A new smart shoe insert with over 170 thin sensors could improve mobility for people with walking problems, such as stroke and Parkinson’s patients. The device measures foot pressure to determine balance and can potentially predict falls, providing real-time feedback to users. The wearable […]
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Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US
Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US The hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US, with fewer than 1,000 cases reported annually. In 1991, the CDC recommended vaccinating every child at birth to prevent early childhood hepatitis […]
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Cells ‘feel’ farther with this trick
Cells ‘feel’ farther with this trick New research reveals that normal cells can sense their environment beyond what they are attached to, similar to cancer cells that have an enhanced sense of distance. A collective of epithelial cells on the surface of tissue can work together to generate higher forces and “feel” through fibrous collagen […]
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma Asthma Capital Report: Philadelphia ranks No. 4 among the toughest cities for people with asthma in the US, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Allentown has improved its ranking from No. 1 in 2024 to […]
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Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake
Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake The US Department of Justice has issued over 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics treating transgender patients under age 19, raising medical privacy concerns and putting providers in a […]
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Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system
Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system Doctors are joining unions at an increasing rate, with around 8% of physicians now union members, up from 5.7% in 2014 and 7.2% in 2019. The growth of physician unions contrasts with declining union membership […]
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New and old cell mutations interact to shape cancer risk
New and old cell mutations interact to shape cancer risk New research reveals that newly acquired cell mutations interact with inherited mutations to shape cancer risk, particularly for blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study found that individuals with clonal hematopoiesis, a condition where mutated stem cells multiply and increase the risk of […]
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Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved
Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases, but early planning can greatly improve pregnancy outcomes. Women with autoimmune diseases are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy, including preterm birth, preeclampsia, and […]
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