Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body’s levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3, according to new research from the University of Surrey, John Innes Centre and Quadram Institute Bioscience. Many people take vitamin D…
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Wegovy linked to rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden blindness
A new study suggests that Wegovy, the popular weight loss drug, may carry a higher risk of a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss compared with other semaglutide medications.
The condition, called ischemic optic neuropathy…
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New AI body map reveals obesity’s hidden attack on facial nerves
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU), and several partner institutions have created an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of mapping disease-related changes throughout an entire mouse body at…
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Senator Cassidy’s Loss Shows Political Risk of Public Health Leadership
US Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, attends a US Senate Finance Committee business meeting to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC,…
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SpaceX Faces A Crucial Launch Test Ahead Of Its IPO
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Why SpaceX needs Starship. A new kind of origami. Sam Altman’s longevity startup raises more money. All that and more in this week’s edition of The Prototype. To get it in your inbox, sign up here.
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Did AI Really Beat ER Doctors At Diagnosis? Here’s What The Study Showed
AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT are increasingly being tested in clinical settings—but a viral study raised questions about what that really means for diagnosis.
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A study published April 30 in the journal Science found that AI was more…
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New deep-tissue optical imaging sees deeper and clearer
Can medical imaging devices be designed to see deeper without sacrificing image clarity or resolution? This is what a recently funded research grant from the National Institute of Health hopes to address as a…
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Congo prepared for Ebola. Now a rare strain is exposing gaps in readiness
The Democratic Republic of Congo has spent years building a world-class infrastructure to fight Ebola. It has hoarded stockpiles of the Ervebo vaccine and therapeutic treatments, ready to nip outbreaks of the relatively common Zaire…
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Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
This is a two-part series on Parkinson’s, detailing the daily struggles with the disease, new treatment programs and how patients’ lives have been impacted by emerging therapies. You can read the first part here.
The night…
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Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods
More people are paying close attention to what they eat, often tracking calories, exercising daily, and filling their plates with foods that seem naturally healthy, including fruits and vegetables. Yet even nutritious foods can carry hidden…
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