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Precision medicine for cancer seeks to match treatment to the genetic changes found in a patient's tumor. A new Yale…
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Why the doomsday prediction of 1960 matters today
According to the late Heinz von Foerster, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, is doomsday. Professor von Foerster and two colleagues at…
New clinical definition outperforms BMI in diagnosing obesity
A new diagnostic definition of obesity outperforms body mass index (BMI) in identifying differences in health and prognosis, including mortality…
'Fossil record' in stored blood samples lets scientists trace leukemia back decades before diagnosis
Scientists have reconstructed how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops over the decades before diagnosis, showing that in two-thirds of cases…
Receptor map uncovers hidden sites that could guide asthma drug design
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First atlas tracks proteins that cross the blood-brain barrier
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Human neurons regain communication in motor neuron disease lab models
A novel potential treatment approach for motor neuron disease (MND), similar to the approach being pursued with an investigational drug…
Molecular brace traps two cancer-driving proteins to suppress prostate cancer growth in preclinical tests
Many modern cancer drugs typically target a specific protein or signaling pathway to treat tumors. Now, researchers at the University…
STAT+: BMI alternative would flip obesity diagnosis for millions, study finds
A newly proposed way of identifying obesity could flip the diagnoses of millions of people. Proponents argue it could lead…
Three brain biotypes found in study of kids with ADHD, anxiety
Three distinct brain biotypes exist in children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder or both, a new Stanford Medicine–led study…
Sore throats help inform Strep A vaccine trials
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Consultants’ strike in England is called off as union “pauses” action
Consultants in England have called off their two day strike later this month after the BMA agreed to enter formal…
Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest
A new study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems,…
Obesity linked to up to 27% lower risk of death in dementia
A surprising study of more than 4,500 older adults found that people who were overweight or obese when diagnosed with…
The U.S. may soon lose measles elimination status
A regional WHO body will hold a four-day meeting determining whether the U.S. has maintained measles elimination. All signs point…
From Glastonbury to the London marathon—event medicine doctors are in the dark over new regulation
Event medicine provision is about to undergo a major shake up as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) begins regulation of…
Scientists find deadly virus DNA hidden in 1,000-year-old manuscripts
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Alcon shares fall as tighter eye-care market outlook raises growth concerns
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Centre proposes provisional registration framework for allied healthcare professionals
It provides defined pathways for skill upgradation, competency assessment and transition to regular registration and aims to bring greater uniformity,…
Deepinder Goyal's $900 Temple wearable faces scrutiny over brain blood-flow claims
Some well-known doctors in the country, however, are sceptical of the claims, saying the device's capabilities are not backed by…
How can doctors learn to hold risk?
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STAT+: Doctors on Kennedy’s influential preventive care panel have major conflicts of interest, filings reveal
Federal health officials granted blanket ethics waivers to USPSTF panel members, some of whom own pharma stocks and private medical…
CCI clears Advent International's Rs 3,150 crore investment in Yatharth Hospital
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Cancer-fighting chewing gum slashes HPV levels by up to 93%
A surprising new weapon against microbes linked to head and neck cancer could be as simple as chewing gum. Scientists…
Even occasional marijuana use linked to 40% higher odds of stroke
New research involving more than 440,000 Americans links cannabis use to increased cardiovascular risk, with occasional users showing 40% higher…
Centre extends medical device PLI Scheme to 2036, eases entry barriers
Under the new guidelines, minimum sales threshold requirement to claim incentive has been discontinued, while minimum investment requirement has also…
New AIIMS hospitals record over 6 crore OPD consultations since 2021-22
The achievement reflects the growing reach of these institutions and their contribution to bringing specialised tertiary healthcare services closer to…
CDC chief says agency will not change measles response if US loses elimination status
Global health experts convened by the Pan American Health Organization will determine in the coming days whether the US has…
8 in 10 Indians with mental health conditions lack access to care
A qualitative media-tracking exercise shared by Unicef India at the roundtable found that while India has guidelines for reporting suicide,…
Congo's Ebola cases surpass 11,000, government data show
The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus, was declared in mid-May. There are no approved…
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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