Study reveals racial differences in early Alzheimer’s brain changes
A team of researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at…
Romiplostim prevents chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in phase 3 trial
Results from a global phase 3 clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham show that the…
Study reveals high burnout among doctors treating sickle cell disease
Hematology-oncology trained physicians who treat sickle cell disease reported higher rates of burnout (60%) than their counterparts who do not provide sickle cell…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
When will shots like Ozempic be covered by health insurance?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they’re showing promise in helping people…
Cancer can kill you in a year. I found out the hard way what that’s like.
In the fall of 2022, when I was 42 and living with my wife and three young kids…
Immune switch plays a critical role in successful pregnancies
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the…
Scientists uncover how the immune system actively builds food tolerance
Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and…
High medical debt leads to significant delays in routine and preventive care
Medical debt is associated with deferred dental care, medical care, and mental health care, even among people with…
Maternal antibodies protect newborns from severe E. coli infections, study finds
A multi-center study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s sheds surprising new light on why some newborns become…
Severe COVID and flu infections increase risk of lung cancer
Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease’s development, but vaccination heads off…
Viagra ingredient improves symptoms in patients with Leigh syndrome
Sildenafil – an active ingredient also marketed under the name of Viagra – improves symptoms in patients with…