Today's Healthcare News
May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025 — More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care. Today, over 30 international initiatives are exploring the expansion ...
May 8, 2025 — Researchers developed FaceAge, an AI tool that calculate's a patient biological age from a photo of their face. In a new study, the researchers tied FaceAge results to health outcomes in people with ...
May 8, 2025 — Engineers created a new point-of-care test that measures cortisol in saliva to help doctors diagnose depression and ...
May 8, 2025 — Researchers looked at PFAS serum concentrations in health care workers for the first time and were surprised by what they ...
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May 9, 2025 — Millions of kilometers of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a new study warns. The study estimated the ...
May 8, 2025 — Brain metastases often occur as a result of advanced cancer and, despite medical innovations, are still associated with a poor prognosis. Now, an ...
May 8, 2025 — Researchers have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. Aortic ...
Researchers Identify Measure of Pulse Rate That Can Predict Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
May 7, 2025 — Healthy hearts are adaptable, and heartbeats exhibit complex variation as they adjust to tiny changes in the body and environment. Researchers have ...
May 7, 2025 — New research reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee ...
May 8, 2025 — Music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in children who have suffered significant brain injuries, according to new ...
May 8, 2025 — The recent global monkeypox (mpox) outbreak, with a new and aggressive variant, has underscored the dire need for safe, broadly effective, and ...
May 8, 2025 — The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers ...
May 8, 2025 — A team of researchers has found new insight into why some lung cancer patients do not benefit from tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL therapy. Their findings may help improve future ways to ...
May 7, 2025 — Women diagnosed with breast cancer who carry particular BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic variants are offered surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian ...
Earlier Headlines
May 7, 2025 — Researchers identified a natural 'brake' within the innate immune system: the inhibitory receptor Siglec-E (SigE) and its human counterparts, Siglec-7 and Siglec-9. This receptor helps ...
May 7, 2025 — A research team develops disinfection robot combining physical wiping and UV-C ...
May 7, 2025 — Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person's health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient's chances of having a currently undiagnosed ...
May 7, 2025 — Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health ...
May 7, 2025 — The most effective way to harness the power of artificial intelligence when screening for breast cancer may be through collaboration with human radiologists -- not by wholesale replacing them, says ...
May 7, 2025 — Researchers reviewed US national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver assistance technologies of vehicles driven by teen and middle-aged drivers, and their ...
May 7, 2025 — An artificial intelligence (AI) model improved outcomes in hospitalized patients by quadrupling the rate of detection and treatment of delirium. The model identifies patients at high risk for ...
May 7, 2025 — Bacterial resistance negates the effect of antibiotics in the treatment of infection. Using mouse models, researchers now show that if antibiotics are administered with an enzyme called endolysin, ...
May 6, 2025 — A research team has pioneered a groundbreaking method that could accelerate drug discovery and reduce pharmaceutical development costs. Their work introduces a safe, sustainable way to insert a ...
May 6, 2025 — Researchers have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with remarkable accuracy, potentially transforming how CRPS is ...
May 6, 2025 — A new study examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia. The researchers found a large ...
May 6, 2025 — Researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional ...
May 5, 2025 — A systematic evidence review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant ...
May 5, 2025 — Ear infections are a common and painful occurrence in infants and toddlers. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed for a week to treat the condition, but these drugs can trigger side effects that ...
May 5, 2025 — People living with HIV are less likely to receive potentially lifesaving cancer treatment if they live in communities with lower income levels and educational attainment, according to a new US ...
May 5, 2025 — The risk of dying from the most common form of primary liver cancer is about 30 percent higher for patients with low household income compared to those with middle or high household income, according ...
May 5, 2025 — A new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect interval breast cancers before they become more advanced and harder to ...
May 2, 2025 — Researchers have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results show ...
May 1, 2025 — Researchers have developed a revolutionary new way to find out the 'true age' of your heart using MRI. A new study shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart's functional age -- and ...
May 1, 2025 — Researchers detail their discoveries about why the brain tumor glioblastoma is so aggressive. Their findings center on ZIP4, a protein that transports zinc throughout the body and sets off a cascade ...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Insights on Preventing Organ Transplant Rejection
- Transforming Hospital Sanitation: Autonomous Robots for Wiping and UV-C Disinfection
- New Algorithms Can Help GPs Predict Which of Their Patients Have Undiagnosed Cancer
- Specialized Face Mask Can Detect Kidney Disease With Just Your Breath
- AI-Human Task-Sharing Could Cut Mammography Screening Costs by Up to 30%
- Teens Driving Older Vehicles Have Increased Risk for Fatal Crashes
- AI Model Improves Delirium Prediction, Leading to Better Health Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients
- Researchers Restore Antibiotic Effect in the Event of Resistance
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Accelerating Drug Discovery With a Single Carbon Atom
- Breakthrough Discovery Uses Gut Bacteria and AI to Diagnose a Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Most People Say They Want to Know Their Risk for Alzheimer's Dementia, Fewer Follow Through
- New Chronic Pain Therapy Retrains the Brain to Process Emotions
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Evidence Review Raises Concern About Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
- Topical Gel Relieved Ear Infections in Animals After Just One Dose
- Structural Barriers May Prevent Cancer Care for People Living With HIV
- Liver Cancer Survival Rates Reflect Income Disparities
- AI Could Help Improve Early Detection of Interval Breast Cancers
Friday, May 2, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Is your Heart Aging Too Fast?
- Zinc-Transporting Protein Contributes to Aggressive Growth of Brain Tumor
- Treatment Regimen for Aggressive Blood Cancer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Engineers Develop Wearable Heart Attack Detection Tech
- Lower Screening Age Calls for More Tailored Bowel Cancer Surveillance
- Artificial Intelligence Tools Make Education Materials More Patient Friendly
- Researchers Find That Increase of 'CLU' Protein Promotes Brain Resilience and Could Provide Protection from Alzheimer's Disease
- Mindfulness Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving and Addiction, Study Finds
- Novel Rat Model Paves the Way to Advance COPD-Associated Cor Pulmonale Research
- New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Bronchiectasis
- New Model to Study Hypertension and Aortic Aneurysms Developed
- New 'hidden in Plain Sight' Facial and Eye Biomarkers for Tinnitus Severity Could Unlock Path to Testing Treatments
- Nursing 2025: No Relief in Sight as Burnout, Stress and Short Staffing Persist
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Nearly One-Quarter of E-Scooter Injuries Involved Substance Impaired Riders
- New Machine Algorithm Could Identify Cardiovascular Risk at the Click of a Button
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Hospital-Based Outbreak Detection System Saves Lives
- New AI Model Improves MS Diagnostics
- United States Sees Disproportionate Increase in Body Mass Index Rates of More Than 60
- Largest Osteoarthritis Genetic Study Uncovers Pathways to New Therapies and Repurposed Drugs
- New Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Significant Reduction in Depression, Anxiety and PTSD Symptoms
- Long-Term Survival Rates of Some Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Could Double With Sensitive Bone Marrow Test
- Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Ketamine Abuse Revealed in Research
Friday, April 25, 2025
- Are 'zombie' Skin Cells Harmful or Helpful? The Answer May Be in Their Shapes
- AI Model for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis, With Over 90% Accuracy and Reduced Consultation Preparation Time
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- New Method Improves Survival Analysis Power in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies
- A New Way of Visualizing Blood Pressure Data Can Help Doctors Better Manage Patients With Hypertension
- Simple Consultations in Emergency Room Can Help Patients Manage High Blood Pressure
- Artificial Intelligence Tool Helps Predict Relapse of Pediatric Brain Cancer
- AI Algorithm Can Help Identify High-Risk Heart Patients to Quickly Diagnose, Expedite, and Improve Care
- Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments
- Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Vision Loss Fear May Keep Some from Having Cataract Surgery
- Researchers Identify Pathway Responsible for Calciphylaxis, a Rare and Serious Condition
- Smart Bandage Clears New Hurdle: Monitors Chronic Wounds in Human Patients
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia
- Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Provide Long-Term Relief for Radiation-Induced Injuries
- Bacteria Killing Material Creates Superbug Busting Paint
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Researchers Use Machine Learning to Engineer 'bespoke Enzymes' For Gene Editing
- Telemedicine Had an Impact on Carbon Emissions Equivalent to Reducing Up to 130,000 Car Trips Each Month in 2023
- First New Subtype of Castleman Disease Discovered in 45 Years
- Using Blue Light to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections
- Study Reveals Gaps in Flu Treatment for High-Risk Adults
- Drugs Targeting 'zombie Cells' Show Promise for Treating Chronic Back Pain
- AI Tool Grounded in Evidence-Based Medicine Outperformed Other AI Tools -- And Most Doctors On USMLE Exams
Monday, April 21, 2025
- More Americans Are Using Psilocybin -- Especially Those With Mental Health Conditions, Study Shows
- New Analytics-Driven Framework Aims to Improve Care of Chronic Disease
- In Kids, EEG Monitoring of Consciousness Safely Reduces Anesthetic Use
- Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Generative AI's Diagnostic Capabilities Comparable to Non-Specialist Doctors
- Detecting Invasive Nodules Could Be Key to Preventing Unnecessary Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
- Existing Drug Has Potential for Immune Paralysis
- Insomnia and Sleep Medication Use Connected to Disability in Older Adults
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs
- Study Identifies New Method for Improving Lung Growth and Function in Preterm Infants
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Discovery of FOXR2 Activation in Various Brain Tumors Refines Diagnosis to Improve Care
- Researchers Report Association Between Urinary Incontinence, Cardiovascular Disease
- Uncovering the Relationship Between Life and Sound
- How Disturbed Signaling Pathways Could Promote Epileptic Seizures
- Nature-Based Activity Is Effective Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, Study Shows
- Popular Diabetes Medications, Including GLP-1 Drugs, May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Gene-Based Blood Test for Melanoma May Catch Early Signs of Cancer's Return
- Common Genetic Variants Linked to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Heart Valve Abnormality Is Associated With Malignant Arrhythmias
- Uncovering the Molecular Drivers of Liver Cancer
Monday, April 14, 2025
- Sharp Uptake in Use of New Weight Loss and Glucose-Lowering Medications
- AI Tool to Better Assess Parkinson's Disease, Other Movement Disorders
- Sleep Matters: Duration, Timing, Quality and More May Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Combination of Drugs Could Prevent Thousands of Heart Attacks
- Popular CT Scans Could Account for 5% of All Cancer Cases a Year, Study Suggests
- Pioneering Method Detects Oral Cancer Earlier
Friday, April 11, 2025
- AI-Generated 'Synthetic Scarred Hearts' Aid Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
- New Strategy May Enable Cancer Monitoring from Blood Tests Alone
- School-Based Asthma Therapy Improves Student Health, Lowers Medical Costs
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Study Shows How New Antibody Therapy Works Against Ovarian Cancer
- Pharmacists' Communication Skills Lead to Reduced Drug Prescriptions by Doctors
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- FDA Clears IND for Clinical Trial Testing Switchable CAR-T Therapy in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases, Without Chemotherapy
- Rapid Growth of Blood Cancer Driven by a Single Genetic 'hit'
- A New Smartphone-Sized Device Can Test for Tuberculosis: Here's Why That Matters for Children
- Stroke Deaths and Their Racial Disparities Increased Over Last 20 Years
- More People Now Die at Home After Stroke Than in Medical Facilities
- Researchers Identify Growing List of Genetic Disorders Treatable Before or Immediately After Birth