Why Arthritis Flare-Ups Return After Cancer Immunotherapy
Immune cells that remember past joint attacks may drive more aggressive arthritis relapses after cancer treatment, pointing to new prevention strategies.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
Study: Blood DNA Changes Signal Cancer Years Before Diagnosis
A study of blood samples collected up to nine years before diagnosis found DNA changes that could flag cancer risk earlier than current methods.
Fatty Liver Disease Splits Into Five Biological Subtypes
Mayo Clinic researchers report that fatty liver disease is not one condition but five biologically distinct subtypes with different risk profiles.
Less IV Fluid During Surgery Doesn't Harm Patient Outcomes
A new study finds that substantially reducing intraoperative crystalloid fluids does not lead to worse patient-centered outcomes after surgery.
Girls' clinically significant mental health issues triple over 17 years
A new survey finds the share of teenage girls reporting clinically significant mental health problems rose from about 10% to 30% between 2007–2008 and 2024–2025.
Ten Healthy Diets Linked to Slower Biological Aging
A DZNE study finds that multiple healthy eating patterns are associated with slower biological aging, suggesting flexibility in dietary choices.
Abridge CEO Shiv Rao Discusses His Path at Health Leaders Forum
Shiv Rao, CEO of Abridge, shared how his personal biography shaped his mission to build the AI medical documentation company.
Osterholm: Vaccine Safety Research Needs Transparency and Reproducibility
Michael Osterholm argues that credible vaccine safety studies must be pre-specified, transparent, and open to independent replication to maintain public trust.
To beat measles again, rebuild trust door by door, argues physician
With U.S. measles cases at a three-decade high, a former White House official says community outreach, not mandates alone, is the way back to elimination.
NIH's replication pullback ignores statistical reality, essay argues
A Penn State researcher writes that scaling back NIH replication plans is a mistake because replication is the only reliable way to reduce false positives.
Experts urge measles messaging to acknowledge most children recover
A STAT report finds health communicators say admitting measles is usually mild could rebuild public trust and boost vaccine confidence.
Immatics' cell therapy shrinks tumors in all 16 uveal melanoma patients
Early Phase 1 results from Immatics showed tumor shrinkage in every patient in a small uveal melanoma trial, signaling potential for broader cancer use.
PSA Test: 200 Men Diagnosed, 18 Die — Weighing the Trade-Off
Australian data show a wide gap between prostate cancer diagnoses and deaths, complicating decisions about PSA screening.
Nonprofit arbitrators profit richly from No Surprises Act disputes
A STAT investigation finds that the law's arbitration system has turned a struggling nonprofit into a highly profitable middleman.
Less than 25% of mental health provider calls end in appointments, study finds
A new secret shopper study shows that inaccurate directories and unreachable providers keep most insured patients from getting mental health appointments.
Four Minutes of Daily Strength Training May Boost Mobility After 65
A Penn State study found that just four minutes of daily strength training over 12 weeks improved balance and leg strength in older adults.
Judi Health Launches Employer-Sponsored Medicare Part D Plan
The new Judi Rx Retire plan targets employers seeking clearer drug pricing and simpler benefits administration for retirees.
CMS Targets Fraud in New York Adult Day Care Program
Federal health officials are using newly granted authority to remove providers from federal programs, targeting New York City adult day care centers accused of widespread fraud.