Lead-free shielding system associated with low operator radiation exposure during endovascular procedures
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Researchers identify connection between pulmonary hypertension and cognitive impairment
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.
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A third surgery performed at Rush University Medical Center has marked a new chapter in advancing vision restoration for people…
Overtraining may disrupt the brain's dopamine regulation, leaving levels elevated during rest
Excessive physical exercise affects more than just the muscles; it can also alter brain chemistry. A new study published in…
Could consciousness begin deep in the brain? Researchers make the case
Close your eyes and cover your ears. Much of the world around you disappears from view and hearing, yet your…
Mechanical thrombectomy linked to lower mortality in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
New research presented at TCT 2026 and simultaneously published in JSCAI found that, in the primary analysis, mechanical thrombectomy was…
Sadomasochistic surgeon barred from seeing female patients wins High Court ruling
A consultant transplant surgeon who admitted to engaging in sadomasochism in his private life has won a High Court ruling…
Children's e-bike injuries increase 33% per quarter as e-scooter injuries climb 15%
Rates of electric bike and electric scooter injuries are rising in children and teens across the country, a new Stanford…
Sixty seconds on . . . ferritin face
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Understanding vertigo: Spinning, moving sensations differ from dizziness, expert explains
Vertigo is a sensation that either you or your surroundings, or both, are spinning or moving when they are not.…
In parallel mouse studies, researchers fail to replicate many reported effects of psilocybin
Experimental trials of psychedelic drugs in both humans and animals have produced conflicting results, creating doubts about whether hallucinogens have…
Human dengue trial reveals how immune memory can help—or backfire
Spread through the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, dengue is a viral infection that can cause anything from mild fever, flu-like…
Doctor ȷobs in illegal Israeli settlements advertised at “obscene” London event
Medical jobs in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were advertised to UK doctors in leaflets distributed at a…
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Beyond Fund Utilisation: What India's Health Financing Reforms Must Measure Next
The National Health Mission has implemented the Single Nodal Agency reform to improve fund management and tracking. This reform has…
Data centres: urgent UK policy and regulatory action are needed
McNamara’s call for coordinated international regulatory action by governments on hyperscale data centres owing to health and environmental threats is…
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PFAS—the persistent problem of forever chemicals and health
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been in widespread use for more than…
A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.
A California congressman voted for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which is projected to reduce Medicaid spending by $900…
Georgia Helped Inspire the Medicaid Work Rules. Its Own Rules Could Soon End.
For years, Georgia was the only state to require some Medicaid enrollees to work to obtain and keep coverage. Those…
Healthcare PE/VC investments surge 621% to $3.1 billion in Q3 2026: EY-IVCA
Healthcare recorded 28 PE/VC deals in Q3 2026, up from 19 in the previous quarter, with September alone accounting for…
Are you pursuing MRT as a treatment for infertility? Tell us about your experience
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Women travel thousands of miles for a reproductive moonshot. Scientists say they’ve been misled
Pioneering IVF technique to reduce the risk of children inheriting mitochondrial diseases is being marketed as a fertility procedure for…
Gujarat CM inaugurates cancer hospital in Patan
Addressing the gathering, Patel said the facility will make specialised cancer care more accessible to patients in Patan and neighbouring…
Can high blood sugar help immune cells fight cancer? Study offers new clues
Published inThe Journal of Immunology, the study examined why people with type 1 diabetes have been found to have a…
Bangladesh death toll from dengue rises, unlikely to ease before December
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Weight-loss injections are not PMOS cure; experts caution against self-medication
With drugs belonging to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist class gaining attention for weight management, specialists have cautioned that…
MCD to hire 1,066 staff for mosquito control; clears Rs 923.6 crore for road-sweeping project
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has authorized the hiring of 1,066 contractual staff to enhance efforts against mosquito-borne diseases, alongside…
Haryana to map entire public healthcare network on digital platform
Additional chief secretary, health and family welfare, Dr Sumita Misra reviewed the progress of the exercise on Saturday, when GIS…
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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LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
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