A major clinical study by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) has found that an immune-based cancer drug may help reduce the spread of Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer, when used soon after surgery….
Category: 5. Health
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Even for elite athletes, the body’s metabolism has its limits
Ultra-endurance athletes triumph over staggering distances and harsh conditions. But one of their toughest foes may be their own metabolic ceiling.
By scrutinizing a group of top-tier long-haul athletes, scientists have now helped…
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Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again
People who had lost their sight have regained the ability to read after receiving an innovative electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, according to a clinical trial involving researchers from UCL (University College London)…
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Bayern Munich’s Lena Oberdorf Suffers Second ACL Rupture In 15 Months
MUNICH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 16: Lena Oberdorf of FC Bayern München looks on prior to the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between FC Bayern München and Juventus FC at FCB Campus on October 16, 2025 in Munich, Germany….
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This simple neck measurement might reveal hidden heart risks
For decades, doctors have depended on indicators such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio to gauge a person’s risk for chronic disease. But researchers are now turning their attention to a different, often-overlooked measurement: neck…
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How just minutes of running can supercharge your health
Running offers a wide range of advantages for both body and mind. It can protect against disease, improve mood, and even slow down the body’s natural aging process.
Yet about 31% of adults still don’t get enough physical activity, including…
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Pfizer’s Setback And Emerging Breakthroughs
The European Medicines Agency has once again recommended to prolong the marketing suspension of Oxbryta (Voxelotor), a drug that treats sickle cell disease (SCD). The Pfizer therapy was first suspended last year, when emerging data from clinical…
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Coral AI And Healthcare’s $450 Billion Paperwork Problem
New York-based Coral AI attacks healthcare’s most frustrating administrative work: the faxes, forms, portal logins, phone calls, and prior-authorization exchanges that delay patient intake and billing. Founded in 2024 by Ajay Shrihari, a…
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What Nvidia Can Teach Doctors About Strategy, Survival
Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational technology company.
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In business and in life, strategy determines destiny.
Knowing when to compete and when to collaborate, when to take bold risks…
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Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain
People living with knee osteoarthritis may find the greatest relief from aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming, according to a new study published in The BMJ. Researchers found that these forms of exercise were the most…
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