Researchers have developed tiny silica nanoparticles that can directly destroy prostate tumors while also awakening the body’s immune system to fight cancer, according to a new preclinical study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering. In mouse…
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Scientists finally crack nature’s secret for building better cancer drugs
Scientists have uncovered how bacteria naturally manufacture multiple versions of powerful cancer drugs, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades. The discovery could help speed the development of new treatments for cancers that are still difficult to treat.
For years,…
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Over 80% Of Maternal Deaths In The U.S. Are Preventable. Here’s One Model Showing How.
Black women in America die from pregnancy-related causes at three times the rate of white women — with disparities that cross income, education, and access to care. Aza Nedhari co-founded Mamatoto Village to prove that a different outcome was possible. Since 2015, the organization has…
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Medicine’s Back Door And The Uncomfortable Truth It Reveals
Healthcare operates with back doors for some.
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Everyone in healthcare knows what it means to “make the call.”
A family member cannot get an appointment with a specialist for months. A friend has been denied a medication that every physician involved agrees is appropriate. A colleague is…
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Boom Times For Autoimmune Disease Therapies
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the boom in autoimmune disease therapies, OpenAI’s healthcare push, Vertex’s $10 billion purchase of Crinetics, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
AbbVie’s Skyrizi is on track to become the world’s second-highest selling…
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This data forms the basis for decisions such as whether a community should expand screening…
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Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people.
However, a June 2026 study put the topic back in the spotlight. After being downloaded more than 85,000 times before…
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Creatine doesn’t just build muscle. It may also help fight cancer
Creatine is widely known as a supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve strength and performance. Now, new research from UCLA suggests it may have another surprising role: helping the immune system mount a stronger attack against cancer.
The study, published in iScience, found that…
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Another Wave Of Double-Digit Obamacare Rate Hikes Coming For 2027
Health insurers selling individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, are proposing another year of double-digit percentage premium increases for 2027, a new KFF analysis released Wednesday, July 8, 2026, shows.
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Health insurers selling individual coverage under…
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Can’t stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss
People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches…
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