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Health
fromThe Washington Post
1 hour ago

One way to live longer: Win the genetic lottery

Genetic factors account for about 50% of human lifespan, significantly higher than the previously estimated 20%.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance

Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's, expressed the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with rehearsals, stating, 'singing is good for the heart.' He believes that 'everyone should sing more often' and suggested that singing could be prescribed on the NHS to cure various ills.
London music
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
18 hours ago

The Silent Two-Decade Build-Up of Alzheimer's - Social Media Explorer

Changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's can begin years before symptoms appear, yet assessments often occur only after noticeable cognitive decline.
#ai-in-healthcare
fromFuturism
17 hours ago
Healthcare

America's Largest Hospital System Ready to Start Replacing Radiologists With AI, Its CEO Says

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'ChatGPT saved my life.' How patients, and doctors, are using AI to make a diagnosis

AI chatbots like ChatGPT can provide timely medical triage, influence urgent care decisions, and are increasingly integrated into patient-facing healthcare tools.
Public health
fromTheregister
2 months ago

OpenAI sees big opportunity in US health queries

Sixty percent of American adults used AI like ChatGPT for health in three months as many seek alternatives amid US healthcare cost and access failures.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

America's Largest Hospital System Ready to Start Replacing Radiologists With AI, Its CEO Says

AI is being considered to replace radiologists in X-ray diagnosis, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.
Healthcare
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.
Medicine
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes but do they trade care for convenience?

AI scribes in Australian GP offices are increasing, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and accuracy in patient interactions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what we do and still don't know about pain

Understanding pain is complex, with the brain playing a central role in pain experiences and perceptions.
#nasa
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

How NASA's moon mission could help transform space medicine

NASA's Artemis II mission includes the AVATAR experiment to study radiation and microgravity effects on human health using organs-on-a-chip technology.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

NASA goes nuclear for Mars, Iran war emissions spike, and a new Lyme vaccine shows real promise

NASA plans to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028, deploying three copters to scout for signs of habitability.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Raccoons exhibit flexible problem-solving skills, thriving in human environments by successfully navigating complex puzzles.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

5 Biotechs That Big Pharma Could Snap Up as Oncology M&A Heats Up

Incyte tops this list due to its rare combination of commercial scale, cash generation, and pipeline depth. The company posted FY2025 revenue of $5.14 billion, up 21.2% YoY, anchored by Jakafi generating $828.2 million in Q4 2025 alone (+7% YoY) and Opzelura delivering $207.3 million (+28% YoY). With $3.58 billion in cash and 14 pivotal clinical trials underway, Incyte offers an acquirer immediate revenue, margin expansion potential, and a deep oncology pipeline spanning KRASG12D, CDK2 inhibition, and mutCALR.
Venture
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Richard Hatchett, epidemiologist: The risk of a pandemic is greater today than it was in 2019'

Global pandemic preparedness remains inadequate, with increased risks and the necessity for strategic investment in health initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

We are so close to eradicating polio the UK cannot afford to let progress slip

Polio eradication is nearing completion, but requires global coordination and sustained vaccination efforts to prevent resurgence.
Data science
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Mantis Biotech is making 'digital twins' of humans to help solve medicine's data availability problem | TechCrunch

Large language models can enhance genomics and clinical practices, but struggle with rare diseases due to data scarcity.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Should never have been prescribed': private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation

The inquest concluded that Robinson's prescription for medicinal cannabis had probably contributed to his death, with the coroner stating that it acted as an obstacle to appropriate care.
Cannabis
#biotech
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Biotech Stocks Are Up About 35% in the Past Year and Analysts Say the Biggest Gains Are Still Ahead

The biotech sector is projected to grow significantly due to lower borrowing costs and increased M&A activity.
Medicine
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

MRNA, SRPT, and KRYS Phase 3 Data Will Shape XBI's 2026 Performance

The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF offers equal-weight exposure to biotech companies, presenting unique opportunities and risks influenced by FDA regulatory changes.
Cancer
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Family That Has No Stomachs

Karyn Paringatai faced a decision to remove her stomach due to a genetic risk of diffuse gastric cancer, a preventive measure against a deadly disease.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
6 days ago

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases like heart disease and dementia.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Following the initial trials in Africa of the groundbreaking drug that could put an end to AIDS

On that sunny March morning, in a small health center in Lobamba, a rural area of Eswatini, this 32-year-old sex worker has just become one of the first people in the world to receive lenacapavir, a drug that, administered twice a year, offers nearly 100% protection against HIV.
Medicine
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A metabolism researcher shared 2 simple things he does to reduce his cancer risk

NAD is crucial for energy transformation and DNA repair, and lifestyle choices significantly impact its levels and disease risk.
fromNature
6 days ago

Now is the time for scientific societies to guide global research

Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Science
#hiv
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

3 Companies Built Their Fortunes on COVID Vaccines, but Only 1 Has a Real Plan for What Comes Next

Investors must evaluate which biotech company has a viable plan for future growth amidst declining stock performances post-COVID-19 vaccine boom.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans

"I would like to sincerely apologise to any patients who have been affected and recalled for a scan as I understand receiving such news can be unsettling."
Health
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
4 days ago

Corti's new Symphony AI beats OpenAI and Anthropic on medical coding

Corti's Symphony for Medical Coding improves clinical coding accuracy by treating it as a reasoning task rather than a labeling problem.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

A Startup Has Been Quietly Pitching Cloned Human Bodies to Transfer Your Brain Into

Cloning efforts have evolved from animals to controversial human embryo models, with ambitions for brainless human clones for organ transplants.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

I Remember a World Without Vaccines

I am open-minded; I believe in integrative practices, and I agree that the medical establishment can be arrogant and unduly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry, which now funds so much of medical research. But I fully understand Scherer's frustration with his interminable discussions with Kennedy about scientific articles.
Coronavirus
#healthcare
fromFortune
6 days ago
Public health

Private equity is eying Asia's healthcare funding gap as countries get wealthier and older | Fortune

Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's expensive healthcare system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany's costly healthcare system.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany's costly healthcare system.
Public health
fromFortune
6 days ago

Private equity is eying Asia's healthcare funding gap as countries get wealthier and older | Fortune

Southeast Asia faces a healthcare funding gap as non-communicable diseases rise, with governments investing less than 4% of GDP in healthcare.
Healthcare
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Independent Medical Practices Can Scale Through Systems Thinking

Independent medical practices struggle to grow due to structural challenges, not clinical outcomes, in a healthcare economy favoring larger organizations.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany amid increasing healthcare costs.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's expensive healthcare system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany's costly healthcare system.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany's costly healthcare system.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Inside a rare lab that's blazing a bold trail as it hunts for new drugs

Kelly Chibale describes the drug discovery process as a fairy-tale quest, stating, 'It doesn't mean that there aren't surprises or miracles. They do happen, but you have to kiss many frogs before you meet the prince.' This metaphor illustrates the challenges and unpredictability in finding effective medicines.
US news
Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

East San Jose's Regional Medical Center marks 1 year since restoring trauma care

East San Jose's Regional Medical Center has successfully restored trauma services, significantly impacting community health and saving lives.
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Rethinking what it means to age - Harvard Gazette

Living longer does not equate to living healthier, as many older adults face chronic health conditions.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

ChatGPT might give you bad medical advice, studies warn

AI chatbots provide medical information to millions daily but often mislead users because people lack training in effectively communicating symptoms to these systems.
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
Medicine
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

These 5 Biotechs Could Be the Next Big GLP-1 Acquisition Target

The GLP-1 revolution is driving biopharma M&A strategies, with companies like Viking Therapeutics and Structure Therapeutics as prime acquisition targets.
Healthcare
fromFortune
5 days ago

AI is reshaping the doctor visit-just not how you think | Fortune

Digital health startups raised $14.2 billion in 2025, with AI companies capturing 54% of that funding and influencing patient-provider dynamics.
Cancer
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

CIA backlash after hidden document hints at possible cancer cure

A declassified 1951 CIA document summarizes Soviet research identifying biochemical similarities between parasitic worms and cancerous tumors, suggesting potential shared treatment approaches.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

Wegovy will be provided for free on the NHS to over a million at-risk individuals in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1 billion for the Broad Institute in Cambridge

The Stanley Family Foundation announced another $280 million for the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at Broad Institute earlier this month, bringing its total contributions to the Massachusetts-based nonprofit over $1 billion.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New hope for children with severe epilepsy

The condition, called recessive RNU2-2-related neurodevelopmental disorder, is associated with seizures and severe developmental delay in children less than a year-old, in areas such as speech and walking.
Medicine
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

From cancer to Alzheimer's: could a renewed focus on energy transform biomedicine?

Energy flow, governed by universal physics principles, provides a more fundamental understanding of biological processes and disease than molecular mechanisms alone.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'It's a huge amount of money': Modern fertility medicine is a miracle - but it's also a booming business

Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, technological advancement of reproductive medicine has enabled millions to have children, marking a significant milestone in medical history.
Medicine
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have resulted in patient information compromise, affecting one of its electronic health record environments for roughly 8 hours.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
fromNature
2 months ago

I know science can't fix the world - here's why I do it anyway

His message is clear: our world is built on abundant energy, around 80% of which has come from fossil fuels over the past 50 years. Because supplies are limited, energy consumption will peak in decades - sooner if humans attempt to limit climate change. To keep global warming below 1.5 °C by 2100, the use of fossil fuels must fall by 5-8% each year - a pace that is too fast for low-carbon energy to keep up with.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

The age of animal experiments is waning. Where will science go next?

Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies on dogs should be slashed by 2030. The long-term vision is 'a world where the use of animals in science is eliminated in all but exceptional circumstances'.
Science
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We need new drugs for mental ill-health | Letter

Governments should prioritise research and approval of innovative psychiatric treatments (MDMA-assisted therapy, esketamine, cannabidiol) to relieve widespread, long-term mental suffering.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Business Review
3 weeks ago

Healthcare Uses Specialized Language. It Needs Specialized AI, Too.

Healthcare professionals across specialties use inconsistent terminology and communication styles, creating significant translation barriers that impede care coordination and data interoperability.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on". Some 3,500 people in the north of the island within that age bracket are eligible for the checks. The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.
Public health
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Responsible compounding could close the innovation gap

Compounding can responsibly accelerate patient access to needed therapies when grounded in rigorous data, filling genuine clinical gaps while pursuing FDA approval, particularly in underserved areas like women's health.
Healthcare
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

The era of Doctor AI is already here

Millions use ChatGPT for health advice daily despite clinical deployment debates, creating a reality where AI is already widely used for direct-to-consumer medical guidance outside formal healthcare systems.
Healthcare
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI doctor's assistant swayed to change scrips - researchers

Healthcare AI systems can be manipulated through prompt injection techniques to bypass safety measures, reveal system instructions, and generate harmful recommendations that persist in patient records.
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide are potentially preventable, according to a new analysis. The study found that in 2022, smoking tobacco was the leading contributor to cancer cases, followed by infections and drinking alcohol. Reducing such risk factors is "one of the most powerful ways that we can potentially reduce the future cancer burden", says cancer epidemiologist and study co-author Hanna Fink.
Public health
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The very long road from a cancer cure' in mice to one in humans

Promising mouse cancer cures often fail to become safe, effective human drugs; premature media claims can create false patient expectations and hinder responsible research progress.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists use AI to create a virus never seen before

Scientists used AI and gene-assembly tools to create Evo-Φ2147, a novel 11-gene virus designed to kill pathogenic E. coli.
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases | TechCrunch

AI multiplies scientific productivity, automating drug discovery tasks to tackle workforce shortages and accelerate development of treatments for thousands of neglected and rare diseases.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Making progress on global health will need high-quality evidence

Nature Health will prioritize research that bridges the gap from health research to policy and practice, emphasizing real-world impact and resource-limited settings.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Real-world answers for patients running out of time - Harvard Gazette

But these studies typically require large numbers of patients, huge amounts of data, and thorough follow-ups, none of which comes easy or free. The upshot is fewer investigations into scenarios that are clinically important but unlikely to yield a profit for the firms funding them. Accordingly, researchers have been developing an option that uses real-world data from insurers to save patients from falling through the cracks.
Medicine
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Navigating Medical Care in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI has become an influential third party in the doctor-patient relationship, altering information-seeking, trust, and emotional responses to medical care.
Medicine
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Google pulls AI overviews for some medical searches

Google gave dangerous medical misinformation: advising pancreatic cancer patients to avoid high-fat foods and providing false liver function test information that could harm patients.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

The infection enigma: why some people die from typically harmless germs

Genetic mutations in immune-related genes cause inborn errors of immunity that make some people uniquely vulnerable to severe infections and immune disorders.
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