A large study led by scientists at McMaster University has found that fat stored deep inside the abdomen and liver can quietly injure arteries, even in people who seem healthy on the outside.
The research, published on October 17, 2025, in…
Category: 5. Health
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They found cancer’s hidden power hubs and learned how to melt them away
In cities, coworking spaces bring people together to collaborate and innovate. Inside cancer cells, a similar concept plays out — but with deadly consequences. Scientists at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) have…
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Digital Democracy May Be The Death Of Doctoring
It’s hard being a patient. In 2006, I received a diagnosis that decimated my outlook on life. This was followed by a second opinion that revived it with an entirely different diagnosis and treatment plan. I felt betrayed and misled by the first…
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New treatment cuts cholesterol by nearly 50%, without statins or side effects
When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the…
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SNAP Benefits At Risk Due To Government Shutdown, Fueling Public Health Concerns
Bilingual sign on door of frozen food aisle, We accept SNAP food stamp cards, Walgreens, Queens, New York. (Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The looming government…
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New Drugs Show Promise In Tough-To-Treat Cancers
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cancer treatment breakthroughs from ESMO, a high-tech chair that could revolutionize cancer radiation therapy, AI chatbots for seniors, a startup applying ride-share mapping to healthcare…
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal…
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Forget fiber. Science just found the foods that really help constipation
Kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help reduce the discomfort of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by researchers at King’s College London.
The team’s work represents the first…
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Stanford’s tiny eye chip helps the blind see again
A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye, combined with a pair of advanced smart glasses, has partially restored vision to people suffering from an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical study led by Stanford…
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Record-Breaking Genome Sequencing Brings Same-Day Diagnosis To Newborns
In a breakthrough that redefines both speed and clinical potential, a new world record for the fastest human whole genome sequencing has been set.
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Think of all the things that can be done in four hours: a long flight, a…
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