New research from Aarhus University suggests that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, created to support both personal health and environmental sustainability, may …
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Flying doctors of Lesotho won’t let aid cuts bring them down : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogResidents of the isolated village of Mphooko wave as a team from the Lesotho Flying Doctor Service departs after a day treating …
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Leadership shakeup at RFK Jr.’s health department ahead of midterms
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWASHINGTON — Two top health officials are leaving their jobs amid a shakeup at the Department of Health and Human Services aimed …
A new study is the first to identify genetic variants linked with chromosomal abnormalities that can lead to pregnancy loss. About half …
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Axolotls can regenerate their thymus, a complex immune system organ
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAxolotls are famous for their ability to regrow significant parts of their bodies. But according to recent research, these frilly-headed salamanders, which …
Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a molecular “switch” that boosts sperm energy just before they attempt to fertilize an egg. …
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Colorectal cancer is leading cancer killer for people under 50 : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJames Van Der Beek’s death at age 48 highlights a sad statistic: More people under 50 are getting colorectal cancer. LEILA FADEL, …
BOSTON — After a full day of oral arguments in a packed courtroom, Boston federal judge Brian E. Murphy did not rule …
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Trump is bringing car pollution and other greenhouse gases back to America’s skies. Here are the health risks we all face from climate change.
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved …
One year ago this week, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm vaccine opponent, environmental lawyer and politician Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as …
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Lay community health worker-led care with mobile decision support for uncontrolled hypertension: a cluster-randomized trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMurray, C. J. L. et al. Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for …
Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified a protein that may help …
The Food and Drug Administration’s refusal to review Moderna’s flu vaccine this month has renewed fears that Trump administration policies could paralyze …
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Microfluidic automation improves oocyte recovery from follicular fluid of patients undergoing in vitro fertilization
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMascarenhas, M. N. et al. Trends in primary and secondary infertility prevalence since 1990: a systematic analysis of demographic and reproductive health …
Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during …
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Cancer vaccine shows promise against HPV-related throat tumors in early study
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA vaccine designed to fight HPV-driven head and neck cancers has shown promising results in a lab study in human tissues and …
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PRIMARY-AI: outcomes-based standards to safeguard primary care in the AI era
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSchool of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Tsinghua Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Dian Zeng, Zehua Jiang, Yiming Qin & Tien Yin Wong King’s Population …
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Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThree recently released Cochrane reviews conclude that GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, can lead to meaningful weight loss. However, the findings also …
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Health care price transparency may benefit industry more than patients : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDNY59/iStockphoto/Getty Images Republicans think patients should be shopping for better health care prices. The party has long pushed to give patients money …
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. …
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Western Europe’s earliest known mule died 2,700 years ago — and it was buried with a partially cremated woman
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAround 2,700 years ago, a partially cremated woman was buried with a mule — the oldest remains of the hybrid animal ever …
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Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe study employed a between-subjects design with three treatment groups and a control. Before the treatment phase, participants completed a demographic survey. …
The most extensive evaluation of ADHD treatments ever conducted shows that medication remains the most reliable option for both children and adults. …
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Modest ‘mental exercise’ can reduce risk of dementia for decades, study finds : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOne type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Even a modest amount …
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CMS changes key part of Medicare Advantage, is TrumpRx a good deal?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogBob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes …
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Extracorporeal liver cross-circulation using transgenic xenogeneic pig livers with brain-dead human decedents
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStravitz, R. T. & Lee, W. M. Acute liver failure. Lancet 394, 869–881 (2019). Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Moreau, …
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most widespread form of hair loss, affecting millions of people around the world. Medications such as finasteride …
Hims & Hers said Saturday it will stop selling what it claims to be a cheaper, compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s obesity …
Some people hit their stride in the morning, while others feel most awake and productive at night. But a growing body of …
In this study, we probe the ability of LLMs to provide additive support to generalists in the assessment of rare, life-threatening cardiac …
