Today’s NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week offers a closeup of a nearby spiral galaxy. The subject is NGC 2835, which lies 35 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra (The Water Snake).
A previous Hubble image of this…
Category: 5. Health
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mRNA vaccines hold promise for many diseases. Now the tech is under fire
Researchers warn that halting federal contracts for mRNA vaccine research could weaken pandemic preparedness and slow medical advances.
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Pediatricians’ association recommends COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers and some older children, breaking with CDC guidance
For 30 years, vaccine recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have aligned closely with those from the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP. But on Aug. 19, 2025, the AAP published new vaccine recommendations…
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Valley Fever Cases On Track To Surpass Record Levels In California
A family member tends to her husband, who is suffering from Valley Fever and other medical problems, in their apartment in Madera, Calif. Valley Fever, a little-known disease infecting more people nationwide every year, is especially prevalent in…
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Phil Knight’s $2 Billion Cancer Gift
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Phil Knight’s big cancer gift, Medallion’s healthcare credentialing clearinghouse, a new treatment for fibromyalgia, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
Nike Founder Phil…
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Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging
Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus — the brain region responsible for learning and memory.
Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that’s at the center of this decline.
They looked at how the genes and proteins…
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What Is Your Health Record Worth? The Unseen Economics Behind Your Medical Data
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Two thousand years ago, physicians in Egypt documented their patients’ symptoms and treatments on papyrus scrolls. These early medical records served a simple, localized purpose: they…
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Why listening may be the most powerful medicine
When you visit a doctor, you expect them to listen. But in today’s fast-paced health care system, real listening — the kind that makes you feel seen, heard and understood — can be the first thing to go.
A new article, co-authored by Dr. Leonard…
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Trump’s First Term Harmed Military Health. His Second Must Rebuild It
KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN – JUNE 24, 2010: U.S. Army medical staff carry a critically wounded American soldier to an awaiting MEDEVAC helicopter from the 101st Airborne Combat Aviation Brigade (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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How low should blood pressure go? New study has the answer
Research led by investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests that the health benefits of more aggressive blood pressure control outweigh concerns about overtreating people with high blood pressure readings. Results of the simulation study are…
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