Scientists uncover brain circuit that turns cravings into eating behavior
Scientists uncovered how the brain’s bed nucleus of the stria terminalis acts as a master switchboard, merging reward…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
My mother and I were both misdiagnosed. I lived. She died
In 2009, what began as a swollen ankle ended with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Driving home from Florida,…
AI Tools Are Spreading Medical Scams Online
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at AI medical scams, using machine learning to derive drugs…
China’s healthcare sector sees record US$10.6 billion fundraising as biotech booms
China’s healthcare sector is on track to secure record fundraising this year, driven by robust global investor demand…
Plastic Surgeon Goes Viral For Taking On Insurance Company Mid-Surgery
In between scrubbing in for surgeries, Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a Texas-based plastic surgeon who works with breast cancer…
New science improves clarity of genetic cancer tests
Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient’s unique genetic and molecular profile, along with their…
AI is helping my doctors treat my cancer
When I turned 60, I knew something wasn’t right. I lost weight. I felt drained. I had no…
Research shows many women don’t know about simple factor that can slash breast cancer risk: ‘Need for clearer messaging’
Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet has been linked to a number of improved health benefits for years.…
New AI tool predicts therapies to restore health in diseased cells Harvard Gazette
In a move that could reshape drug discovery, researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed an artificial intelligence…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
Genetic Testing for Cancer Can Help People Manage, Evaluate Their Risk
As screening technology improves, Columbus-area doctors say more patients are undergoing testing to see if they have an…