For billions of years, bacteria have fought an unending battle with viruses, developing a wide range of survival strategies. Now, scientists say these age-old microbial defenses could inspire new antiviral tools for humans. Thomas Wood, a professor of chemical engineering at Penn State, and his…
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Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research
When four states between 2015 and 2021 stopped allowing parents to opt their children out of receiving routine vaccines without a medical reason, vaccination rates among kindergartners increased substantially. That’s the key finding from our new study published in the medical journal JAMA…
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FDA Simplifies Biosimilar Approvals; Patents And Payment Issues Remain
Biosimilars is a biologic medication that is highly similar to an already approved reference product. It has no clinically meaningful differences in terms of safety, purity, and potency compared to the reference product. As lower-priced versions of originator biologics, biosimilars can offer…
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5 Ways GenAI Will Transform Medicine
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As a medical tool, generative AI could save hundreds of thousands of lives, make healthcare affordable for every American and restore satisfaction to clinical practice. But only if clinicians embrace the opportunities…
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Breakthrough blood test finally confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Scientists from the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics have created a highly accurate blood test capable of diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).
The condition, which causes long-term and often debilitating exhaustion, affects…
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Alzheimer’s might be powered by a broken sleep-wake cycle
Alzheimer’s disease often throws a person’s daily patterns into disarray. Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs. In later stages, patients often experience “sundowning,” a period of increased confusion and agitation that…
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A gene from 100-year-olds could help kids who age too fast
Scientists have uncovered a breakthrough in the fight against a rare genetic condition that causes children to age much faster than normal. The discovery involves “longevity genes” found in people who live exceptionally long lives, often beyond 100 years. Researchers from the University of…
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How Trump Administration Actions Might Affect Polio Eradication
UNICEF and fellow partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative held a gathering on World Polio Day on October 24, 2025, near the ruins of the smallpox hospital and the FDR Hope Memorial on Roosevelt Island. Pictured here are speakers at that event from (L to R): Sheeba Afghani, UNICEF…
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Health Resilience After Hurricane Melissa
Maya Angelou once penned words that thunder across generations—a defiant proclamation that no matter how deeply we are pressed into the earth, no matter the weight of history or circumstance bearing down upon us, the human spirit possesses an unyielding determination to rise. Beyond poetic…
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Evaluating The Role Of National Rankings For College Mental Health
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As reported on CBSSports.com, this week, the selection committee for the College Football Playoff will release its first national ranking of 2025. The use of rankings in college football has a history of controversy. Even at the start of the…
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