Researchers have shown that young rats fed a ketogenic diet — a diet with high fat and low carbohydrates — are protected from the lasting experience of pre-natal stress. This work, which needs to be confirmed in humans, is presented at the ECNP…
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Two common drugs could reverse fatty liver disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is currently the most widespread liver disorder globally, affecting roughly one in three adults. It occurs when excess fat builds up inside liver cells, leading to serious liver damage and…
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Scientists find gold hiding in food waste
Food waste can be far more valuable than the pile of scraps left behind after a meal. Scientists are uncovering surprising ways to turn discarded materials — from dried beet pulp to coconut fibers processed by millipedes — into useful…
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How To Break Into Healthcare Leadership Without Clinical Experience
The healthcare industry’s continued growth amid persistent workforce challenges creates prime opportunities for leaders with non-clinical backgrounds.
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Nearly 40% of new jobs added from July 2023 to July 2025—totaling 1.35 million…
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 101: One Expert’s Perspective
Artificial intelligence is primed to change healthcare. One leader from Cisco discusses how.
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Artificial intelligence is the most hyped and misunderstood force in healthcare today. For all the headlines about…
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Back Pain Is Common. Neurosurgeon Shares When To Worry And When To Act
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Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting more than 619 million people globally, according to a 2020 report from the World Health Organization. Few conditions have such a…
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How 1 in 4 older adults regain happiness after struggling
Nearly one-quarter of older adults regained top well-being within three years, even after struggling. Emotional health, physical activity, and good sleep were strong predictors of recovery. Credit: Shutterstock Almost one in…
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Breakthrough compounds may reverse nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects over 2.9 million people around the world. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers. This damage…
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When men drink, women and children pay the price
A sweeping global review has revealed that men’s alcohol consumption is causing widespread harm to women and children, from violence and neglect to lost educational and life opportunities. Credit: Shutterstock A new global…
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MIT’s “stealth” immune cells could change cancer treatment forever
Scientists have created a new and more advanced form of immune-based cancer therapy using engineered cells known as CAR-NK (natural killer) cells. Like CAR-T cells, these modified immune cells can be programmed to recognize and attack cancer, but…
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