National initiative helps reduce missed radiation appointments for cancer patients
A national quality improvement program led by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) found that transportation barriers and…
The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments
Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic…
Daily coffee linked to lower risk of irregular heart rhythm episode in AFib patients
Adults treated for atrial fibrillation (AFib) who drank a daily cup of coffee were 39% less likely to have an…
Midlife blood test may reveal Alzheimer’s disease risk in advance
A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk…
Nanoparticle vaccine eliminates HPV-induced tumors in animal model
A nanoparticle vaccine designed to fight cancers induced by human papillomavirus (HPV) eradicated tumors in an animal model…
Comparative study finds higher rates of adverse events with ticagrelor
One year of treatment with either of two strong blood-thinning medications—ticagrelor and prasugrel—by people with type 1 or…
Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50
A new meta-analysis finds that listening to soothing, slow-tempo music can meaningfully enhance sleep quality in older adults,…
Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide
Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study…
Atorvastatin recall 2025: FDA recalls over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol drug over dissolution failure
1Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 10 mg, Rx Only a) 90-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-90), b). 500-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-05),…
Survival times continue to rise for people with advanced breast cancer
People diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2025 can expect to live for an extra six or seven…
Researchers use genetic engineering to create “product-ready” snakebite antivenom
An international team of researchers has used genetic engineering to create the first ever “product-ready” antivenom for snakes…
Northwestern team develops antibody to expose hidden pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat and often resists the most advanced immunotherapies. Northwestern Medicine scientists have…