Scientists have identified a previously unknown mechanism that may be helping cancers evade the immune system. The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors. In experiments involving mice,…
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World’s largest opioid review finds they often don’t work
The largest review ever conducted on opioid pain medications has found that these commonly prescribed drugs often offer only limited, short term relief for acute pain, and in some cases provide no meaningful benefit at all.
Researchers from the University of Sydney led the investigation, which…
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How Heart Specialists Benefit From Medicare’s TAVR Restrictions
For 14 years, patient access to TAVR has been restricted for Medicare beneficiaries under a Coverage with Evidence Development requirement by CMS. This could change by June 15.
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By June 15, Medicare is expected to announce a coverage decision impacting access for millions…
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How The U.S. Response To Ebola Shows Failures On Lessons From COVID-19
MONGBWALU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO – MAY 20: Workers line up to disinfect their protective equipment at General Referral Hospital of Mongbwalu during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 20, 2026. The World Health…
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Scientists found a new Alzheimer’s trigger and a drug that stops it
A promising experimental compound developed by researchers at ETH Zurich could offer a new way to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In studies involving mice, the treatment reduced nerve cell loss, helped the animals live longer, and targeted a biological process that existing…
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A drug may help people on GLP-1 meds preserve muscle
In a clinical trial, an experimental antibody reduced lean-mass loss in people on a GLP-1 drug. Whether that improves health is unclear.
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Why Summer Break Can Be Harder On Kids And Parents Than You Think
The school year ends. The worrying doesn’t. Why summer break can increase anxiety, loneliness, and emotional stress for both children and parents.
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By late spring, everyone is counting down to summer. Parents are exhausted by school logistics. Children are exhausted by school alone.
Then…
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Phone-Free Events Are Trending. Here Are Big Reasons Behind This
More and more events are having attendees turn over their phones before entering the venues. (Photo: Getty)
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You could say that there’s been pretty good reception for phone-free events over the past two years. In fact, data from Eventbrite, a ticketing and event management platform. even…
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In Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer, Daraxonrasib Is Rare Sign Of Hope
Pancreatic cancer has been notoriously difficult to treat effectively, leading to it being one of the deadliest cancers. A drug in Phase 3 called daraxonrasib has shown promising data that suggest a doubling of extension of life compared to standard chemotherapy.
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Data presented at last…
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GenAI Is Ready To Change Medicine. America Isn’t Prepared.
Assuming the next three years resemble the last three, GenAI tools will be eight to 16 times more powerful, capable and clinically useful than they are today.
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Imagine if the only way Americans traveled was by foot or horseback. And assume that consequently 100,000 people died each year…
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