As of July 29, there’s already been a total of 1,333 confirmed measles cases across 40 jurisdictions, according to CDC data. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)
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Childhood vaccination rates dropped even further for the 2024-2025…
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Scientists uncover hidden brain shortcut to weight loss without the nausea
Weight loss and diabetes drugs on the market often do not achieve long-term weight loss for patients. GLP-1 drugs target brain neurons that control appetite but frequently cause side effects. Nausea and vomiting force 70% of patients to stop…
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New Executive Order Gives Trump Greater Control Over Science Grants
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Thursday that will give him and whomever he appoints unprecedented control over who and what projects receive what type of scientific funding from the federal government. (Photo by MEHMET…
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This Startup Aims To Grow New Mini-Organs In Patients
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at the U.K.’s first space launch license, growing mini-organs instead of transplanting them, nuclear reactors on the Moon and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here.
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Drugmakers Are Embracing Direct-To-Consumer Sales. That’s Fantastic News For Patients.
“By embracing a DTC sales model, pharmaceutical companies and the patients that consume their drugs can essentially cut PBMs and other middlemen out of the picture,” writes Pipes.
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Several Big Pharma companies have started selling their drugs…
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The NFL Plans To Use 2025 Season To Raise Mental Health Awareness
MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 10: Ihmir Smith-Marsette of New York Giants is challenged by Claudin Cherelus of Carolina Panthers during the NFL Munich Game 2024 between New York Giants and Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena on November 10, 2024 in…
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Naomi Osaka ‘Completely Forgot’ To Congratulate Opponent After Montreal Win
MONTREAL, CANADA – AUGUST 07: Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan congratulates Victoria Mboko of Canada following her victory during the Women’s Singles Final match on day twelve of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on August 7, 2025 in…
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Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity’s effects
Researchers show astrocytes can be tuned to reverse some obesity-driven brain and metabolic changes, revealing untapped therapeutic potential. Credit: Shutterstock Fatty diets and obesity affect the structure and function of…
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How flossing a mouse’s teeth could lead to a new kind of vaccine
Bioengineer Rohan Ingrole needed to floss a mouse’s teeth.
The intent wasn’t to help mice get a clean bill of health at the dentist. Each bit of store-bought floss was coated with dead influenza viruses, or lab-made bits and…
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Scientists discover amino acid switch that turns fat into a calorie-burning furnace
Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study in Nature Metabolism points to a specific sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine as a key component in weight loss. In the…
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