Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that they have successfully used a “zap-and-freeze” method to capture rapid communication between brain cells in living tissue from both mice and humans. The approach allowed them to observe interactions that normally happen too quickly to track.
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A therapeutic HPV vaccine shrank cervical tumors in mice
An HPV vaccine delivered into the nose can treat cervical tumors in mice. The vaccine targets a cancer protein produced by the virus.
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U.S., Trump administration won’t commemorate World AIDS Day this year
Since 1988, communities throughout the world, and U.S. presidents, have commemorated World AIDS Day on December 1. The Trump administration announced that the U.S. would not participate this year. (Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Getty Images)
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The United States will not formally commemorate…
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Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide
Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest at 32 weeks, my placenta suddenly ruptured, leading to an immediate emergency cesarean section.
I became one of…
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Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
Why do people get headaches? – Evie V., age 10,…
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Medicare Reveals It Negotiated 44% Lower Net Prices For 15 Drugs
Medicare has completed its second round of price negotiations for 15 top-selling prescription drugs and posted maximum fair prices, per an Inflation Reduction Act provision. The announced net prices, to go into effect in 2027, are on average 44% lower than they were last year.
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Top 10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2026
The year 2026 will be a year of tumult in American healthcare.
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As the December kicks off, the cloudy mist surrounding my crystal ball is beginning to clear. The year 2026 is near on the horizon and turbulence and fear is foretold for the US healthcare industry.
This momentous year…
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Midlife Exercise May Cut Dementia Risk Nearly In Half, Study Finds
A 40-year study shows higher physical activity in midlife and late life dramatically reduces dementia risk, highlighting movement as one of the most powerful brain-protective habits.
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A recent long-term study published in JAMA found that adults who remain physically active during midlife and…
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Will Your Next Surgeon Be A Robot?
Two surgeons observing programmable automated robot arms, operating on a patient.
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In medicine, specialties tend to fall into two broad camps.
Some physicians spend their days diagnosing problems, interpreting data and prescribing treatments. These cognitive fields — including primary care,…
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A New Study On YouTube, Mental Health, And Social Media Influencers
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In 2025, the journal of Health Communication published a study that was described as a theory-driven content analysis of YouTube videos that focused on promoting mental health among college students. The authors of the study applied a psychological theory of behavior…