Three in four Americans — and 50% of Republicans — want Congress to extend tax credits so low income Americans can afford health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a KFF poll released November 6, 2025 shows. In this photo, the US Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors on the first…
Category: 5. Health
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New gel regrows tooth enamel and could transform dentistry
Scientists have developed a new material that forms a gel capable of repairing and regenerating tooth enamel, paving the way for more effective and longer-lasting dental care.
Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental…
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Wegovy in a pill? Massive weight loss results revealed
Novo Nordisk’s new oral formulation of semaglutide 25 mg (Wegovy in a pill) produced a 16.6% average weight loss among adults with obesity, according to results from a newly published clinical study. The once-daily pill, developed as an alternative to the injectable version of Wegovy, helped one…
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Scientists find hidden brain source that fuels dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a surprising culprit that may contribute to dementia: free radicals generated in a particular region of brain support cells known as astrocytes. The study, published Nov. 4 in Nature Metabolism, found that blocking this specific site reduced…
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Nanotech makes cancer drug 20,000x stronger, without side effects
In a major step toward improving cancer treatment, researchers at Northwestern University have redesigned the molecular structure of a widely used chemotherapy drug, making it far more soluble, potent, and less toxic to the body.
The scientists built a new form of the drug using spherical…
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Scientists may have found how to reverse memory loss in aging brains
Memory problems may not be an unavoidable part of getting older. New findings from Virginia Tech reveal that age-related memory loss stems from specific molecular changes in the brain, and that fine-tuning these processes can help restore memory function.
In two complementary studies, Timothy…
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States’ Pursuit Of Own Public Health Policy Reflects Federalism
Multi-state alliances on public health to pursue policies independent of the federal government.
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Fifteen states formed a new nonpartisan public health network last month called the Governors Public Health Alliance. Its stated goal is to “improve public health efforts that help protect…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked To Higher Rate Of Autism, Study Shows
Rates of developmental disorders, including autism, may be higher if women have COVID-19 during pregnancy. Vaccines remain the best means of preventing disease. (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images)
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COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with a slightly…
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The Multi-Billion-Dollar Battle For Metsera
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the battle for Metsera, the departure of FDA’s top drug regulator, Kimberly-Clark’s $40 billion Kenvue deal, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
The battle between Novo Nordisk and Pfizer over Metsera, a three-year-old…
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Scientists uncover meditation’s hidden side effects
Meditation is now widely promoted as a tool for everything from reducing stress to improving productivity. It has become a go-to approach for supporting mental well-being across many settings.
However, when a practice like meditation is used in medical or therapeutic contexts, important…
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