Healthcare
‘Nanoflowers’ can heal brain cells and protect against diseases
‘Nanoflowers’ can heal brain cells and protect against diseases Nanoflowers, metallic flower-shaped nanoparticles, have been shown to protect and heal brain cells by promoting mitochondrial health and turnover. The nanoflowers target the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, rather than just managing symptoms. By improving mitochondrial function, the nanoflowers help address one […]
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Why does cancer immunotherapy work for some and not others?
Why does cancer immunotherapy work for some and not others? A new study published in Nature found that naturally occurring autoantibodies can significantly boost or hinder the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy by up to 10-fold. The researchers mapped autoantibodies from 374 cancer patients treated with checkpoint immunotherapy and 131 untreated healthy individuals, using a novel […]
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Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health Warning signs in doctors’ offices that mention potential extra insurance costs may discourage patients from speaking openly about their health issues. Research found that these warning signs can lead to patients being less willing to raise a wide variety of […]
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Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?
Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them? President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025, which focuses on cutting taxes for high-income households and increasing funding for military and border security, but critics argue it will hurt […]
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Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups
Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups Shingles vaccination rates increased among adults aged 50+ during the COVID-19 pandemic, but gaps remain for underserved groups. The CDC recommends shingles vaccination for all adults aged 50 and older, but uptake has been low due to limited awareness, cost […]
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Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing cancers
Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing cancers The Mayo Clinic has made a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer using AI technology. The NVIDIA Blackwell SuperPOD powers the AI system that achieved this breakthrough. This innovation uses artificial intelligence to analyze medical images and data to improve diagnosis accuracy. The goal of […]
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Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package
Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package Rural hospitals will be severely impacted by the Trump administration’s spending package, which includes cuts to Medicaid that could lead to hospital closures and a reduction in health insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The package’s changes to Medicaid, including work requirements and reduced […]
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Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research
Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research Researchers have discovered that muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels, which can lead to a condition called cachexia. The study found that tumors can destroy blood vessels in muscles even […]
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Heart drug kills dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria
Heart drug kills dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria Fendiline, a heart drug previously used to treat arrhythmia, has been found to selectively kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The researchers identified a specific weakness in the lipoprotein trafficking pathway of the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii, which is weakened in resistant bacteria. The study employed an entirely new strategy to target […]
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Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids
Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids Researchers at the University of South Florida are developing a new technology that uses face analysis to identify childhood PTSD. The system, led by Alison Salloum and Shaun Canavan, analyzes facial expressions to detect subtle patterns linked to emotional expression in children with PTSD. The technology strips […]
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