A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths. Some people recover quickly, while others become severely ill or die. Scientists call this path a disease trajectory, and it can be shaped by many…
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This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment ended
People at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be able to postpone the disease for years with early treatment, according to new research from King’s College London. The study found that a one year course of the biologic drug…
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A tiny part of your brain may still listen under anesthesia
General anesthesia shuts off conscious awareness, but what do our brains process while we’re under?
Individual neurons in a brain region known for its role in memory consolidation can detect unexpected sounds, decode the nuances of…
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How Zombie Immune Cells Drive Fatty Liver Disease
Cells have many important processes and biochemical pathways. But some cells can go rogue, and refuse to obey the rules of these processes. Scientists have now discovered a rogue group of immune cells that can…
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Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems
A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting winded on her morning walks and feeling more fatigued than usual. Both reach for their phones and…
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Lingering Questions After President Trump’s Physical And Health Checkup
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 02: A detailed view of the hand of U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on September 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Following days of speculation about his health from users on…
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The forgotten organ that could predict how long you live
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have uncovered evidence that the thymus, a small immune system organ long thought to lose its importance after childhood, may play a major role in adult health. Two new studies found that adults with healthier…
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Healthcare CIOs Should Take Note Of Copilot Health
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Microsoft just moved Copilot Health from private testing to public preview, and while it’s positioned as a consumer product, healthcare CIOs are paying attention since many are already using the Microsoft Copilot…
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‘Tanfluencers’ Push ‘Tanmaxxing’ Social Media Trend. Here Are Skin Risks
“Tanfluencers” on TikTok and Instagram are encouraging “tanmaxxing” via suntanning longer, using tanning beds and accelerators and even foregoing sunscreen to maximize the amount, depth and darkness of tans. (Photo: Getty)
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Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation
The brain has its own built in immune defenses that help detect threats and protect nerve cells. But growing evidence suggests that in Alzheimer’s disease, these immune cells become stuck in a state of chronic activation. Instead of helping, they…
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