California Weighs Penalties for Healthcare Providers That Don’t Rein In Costs
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FDA plans to regulate generative AI
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Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline
As people age, many cognitive functions tend to decline. Brain-scanning studies have revealed corresponding changes in the function of a…
Doctors and scientists race to understand a rising form of heart failure
Approximately 3 million people in the United States are living with a condition called heart failure with preserved ejection fraction,…
Ebola Is Still Killing in Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives.
Health workers are continuing to treat patients and train caregivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the second-deadliest Ebola…
Nurse practitioner trainees find themselves stymied by shortage of clinical mentors
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STAT+: Medicaid transgender care rule sets precedent that could restrict coverage of other drugs
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Sonova unveils new AI-powered hearing-aid platform to support growth targets
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NIN study links lead exposure to nerve cell damage
The study, published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, tested lead and two forms of amyloid-beta on human nerve cells…
Centre clears record Rs 185 crore AYUSH plan for AP
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Govt to take stock of H1N1 as Karnataka cases cross 4,000
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Late diagnosis and limited care drive gynecologic cancer-related deaths in low- and middle-income countries
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear a disproportionate burden of gynecologic malignancies—cancers of the cervix, endometrium, ovary, vagina and vulva.…
Awareness Without Action: Traya's Saloni Anand on Why 200 Million Indians Need More Than Hair Loss Awareness Month
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Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says
The drop in soda purchases is meaningful, but not enormous, one of the study's authors said.
Poll reveals many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school
As families reset their back-to-school routines, getting children out the door isn't the only challenge. Making sure they eat a…
Black people in Canada face barriers to donating much-needed blood
Black people in Canada who want to donate blood face barriers to doing so, despite a critical need for specific…
Why one size doesn't fit all—type 2 diabetes can operate differently across weight profiles
Research published in Diabetologia by Amsterdam UMC and the University of Ghana reveals that type 2 diabetes manifests in two…
Experts say obesity a chronic disease, call for shift beyond 'eat less, exercise more' approach
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Late diagnosis of rare kidney disease stunts growth in kids: AIIMS study
A study led by AIIMS Bhopal, conducted under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Task Force on Rare Diseases,…
No cause for panic over H1N1; current strains in circulation since 2025, says ICMR
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FSSAI issued 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements
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Continuous specialty services to be rolled out in district and general hospitals in Kerala
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Personalized vaccine helped melanoma patients stay cancer-free longer, drugmakers say
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Citywide implementation of a rapid whole-genome sequencing program for critically ill pediatric patients
Nature Medicine, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04598-xLittle Falcon, a citywide rapid whole-genome sequencing program implemented within centralized neonatal and…
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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