Pacemakers after heart valve surgery have different survival impact by sex, study finds
Following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), disturbances in the heart's electrical conduction system can make a pacemaker necessary. A recent…
News & research updates
Patients with developmental disabilities still face kidney transplant disparities despite state laws
State laws to combat disability-based discrimination in the organ transplant process aren't working, according to new research from The Ohio…
New gene discovery could help identify better stem cell donors
Research from stem cell charity Anthony Nolan, published in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, has revealed that 1 in 50 people…
Why repeated exposures may make allergies worse
A new preclinical study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham offers a potential explanation for two longstanding questions in…
AI assistant learns from radiology reports to spot problems in abdominal scans
An abdominal CT scan packs an extraordinary amount of information into a single image, layering dozens of organs and hundreds…
Simple cleaning methods reduce bacteria on single-use medical devices
Three simple cleaning methods reduce bacterial levels on used single-use medical devices, according to a study from the University of…
'Plug-and-play' CAR T technology adapts as cancer changes
Researchers from City of Hope have developed a new "plug-and-play" technology that adds engineered molecules to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)…
Aging smoker population explains rise in five-year mortality risk
Smoking kills. But why does smoking seem more likely to kill now than a few decades ago? In 1987, a…
Medicine leaflets are failing patients—and sometimes frightening them
Patient information leaflets are meant to help people use their medicines safely. But many people find them confusing, overwhelming or…
Changing the way we age: Discovery could help preserve muscle strength
A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Missouri could help older adults maintain the muscle strength they need to stay…
New federal autism committee head has financial ties to leucovorin
RFK Jr. has installed John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, as the new chair of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, which helps…
Martha’s rule to be expanded to all A&Es in England
Martha’s rule—an initiative allowing patients and their families an urgent review if they have concerns about their condition—is being expanded…
Grail rallies as FDA staff flags no major concerns for multi-cancer test
The findings on the screening test, called Galleri, will be discussed at the FDA's external advisers' meeting on Wednesday to…
Rollout of cancer registry delayed due to data entry hiccups in Telangana
A notifiable disease is any medical condition that is required by law to be reported to govt authorities. With the…
Over 55% reduction in Meghalaya maternal deaths over 5 years: CM Conrad
Officials said the state has recorded a reduction of more than 55% in maternal mortality, over 40% in infant mortality…
Importance of equity in configuration of NHS electronic patient records
Nearly every hospital in England now has an electronic patient record (EPR) system,12 providing an important opportunity to improve data…
Stained glass: the registrar bringing surgical dexterity to stained glass making
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Rammya Mathew: India can teach us about healthcare—but what exactly?
Recent comments made by Penny Dash, chair of NHS England, about how Britain should learn from India in providing “outstandingly…
Helen Salisbury: What have you found out so far?
One of the most interesting parts of a consultation is what follows in response to the question: “Do you have…
Recurrent missed appointments may be a sign of ADHD
Salisbury’s discussion of missed appointments and “missingness” in primary care is thoughtful and compassionate.1 She rightly encourages clinicians to look…
As Health Insurance Costs Soar, Healthcare Workers Also Feel the Pinch
Like many Americans, Joshua and Ashley Durham saw their health insurance premiums rise by hundreds of dollars a month this…
Insurance Coverage Lags as Cancer Science, Treatment Move Forward
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Brainlab, Amrita Hospital Faridabad launches North India's first brain and spine CoE
“The facility will be used for complex operations on the brain and spine, as well as a platform for clinical…
STAT+: Why an influential GOP health policy expert still backs the Medicaid cuts — and which policy target is next
Why an influential GOP health policy expert still backs $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts — and which policy target is…
STAT+: Ohio governor’s race is a battle over Covid, health costs, and trust in science
The race between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy could be the election’s most direct test of where the heartland stands…
From the Pharmacy of the World to the Health-AI Laboratory of the World
India should aim to build not merely an AI industry serving healthcare, but a global digital-health innovation ecosystem. This needs…
Centre nominates 7 MPs to Institute Bodies of new AIIMS
The nominations, notified by the Union health ministry on September 15, cover AIIMS at Awantipora, Bathinda, Bhopal, Guwahati, Jodhpur, Vijaypur…
Telangana aims to become global health innovation hub, says Sridhar Babu
Inaugurating the national conference Homa CME 2026 at T-Hub in Hyderabad, organised on the theme ‘Beyond Numbers – Precision Phenotyping…
WHO puts stroke, cancer, mental health on 10-year traditional medicine research agenda
Its 2025-2034 research agenda identifies stroke, mental health, pain management, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer, metabolic and endocrine disorders, and reproductive health…
Brain scans reveal a possible cause of long COVID fatigue and brain fog
Researchers have found evidence that long COVID may damage dopamine releasing neurons in the brain, potentially explaining persistent fatigue, low…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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Hair Care
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Hair Care
Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
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Hair Care
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Finasteride sits at the center of the hair-loss conversation because it targets the “why” behind pattern thinning, not just the symptoms. Oral…
