California expanded Medi-Cal to unauthorized residents: The results are mixed
Cal, its Medicaid program, to every eligible resident regardless of immigration status. It's a significant expansion for an ...
Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There's more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition—also known as shortsightedness—already affects up to 35% of children across ...
Study shows mechanical stiffness of tissue can alter fate of tumor cell populations
Ongoing fundamental research on cancer cells could be used to create new drugs and therapies that fight the spread of cancer ...
TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media
The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behavior and taste of its users in almost ...
'Invisible and severe' death toll of Sudan conflict revealed
During the first 14 months of the Sudan conflict, there have been more violent deaths in Khartoum State alone than the ...
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women, because they often don't meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans' desire to slim down. While ...
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...
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Cell aging in liver can snowball into multi-organ failure, study demonstrates
The aging and failure of cells that occurs when the liver is damaged can spread to other organs, suggests a new study in mice ...
Skull bone marrow expands throughout life and remains healthy during aging, researchers discover
The ability of the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells declines significantly with age, leading to age-related ...
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New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite—without the nausea and vomiting
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases ...
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Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease—and is informing new approaches for treatment
Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense ...
In 10 seconds, an AI model can detect cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery
Researchers have developed an AI-powered model that—in 10 seconds—can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous ...