Vitamin C tied to better outcomes in precancerous blood disorders
New research links vitamin C supplements to improved outcomes by boosting TET enzymes, which regulate gene activity and are often impaired in blood cancers.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
Why fear outlasts the brain's fast alarm signal
New reporting examines the puzzle of why fear lingers long after the brain's initial danger alarm has fired.
Kim Kardashian's Esophagitis Diagnosis Highlights Cancer Risk
The reality star's inflammatory condition underscores a potential link to esophageal cancer, a disease that killed her father.
Cultural tweaks don't make mental health chatbots safer, study suggests
Making AI chatbots more culturally sensitive does not guarantee safer mental health support, Canadian researchers caution.
Rare Genetic Variant Linked to New Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Researchers identified a rare genetic change that appears to cause a previously unrecognized neurodevelopmental disorder, offering families a potential diagnosis.
Stopping GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Higher Heart Risk After Two Years
A large study finds that the cardiovascular protection from GLP-1 medications fades within two years of stopping, leaving patients at higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cue Biopharma’s hives drug hits phase 2 goal, advances to phase 2b/3
Cue Biopharma’s experimental hives treatment met its primary endpoint in a phase 2 study, positioning it as a potential challenger to Xolair.
ALS Drug Development Looks Beyond Traditional Clinical Endpoints
A new emphasis on disease biology aims to capture the full heterogeneity of ALS alongside established measures like survival and ALSFRS-R.
AI Tool EndoFusion Shows Promise for Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis
A new AI framework could help clinicians spot advanced endometriosis more quickly, potentially reducing diagnostic delays.
Dementia caregivers in Australia face heavy burden, survey finds
A national survey shows that while many Australians with dementia report positive well-being, caregivers are often overwhelmed, with a third providing 70 hours of care.
Australian Rainwater Tanks May Hide Bacteria and Metals
New research suggests that rainwater tanks, a common water-saving measure in Australia, can contain potentially harmful bacteria and metals.
Why Cancer Care Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All—And Why Biomarkers Matter More Than Ever
A new push toward precision medicine is replacing trial-and-error cancer treatment with therapies guided by the specific biology of each patient’s tumor.
Antidepressant Stopping Symptoms Tied to Withdrawal, Not Relapse
New research suggests that mood deterioration after stopping antidepressants is more likely withdrawal than a return of the underlying condition.
Novo Nordisk unveils strategy to expand obesity franchise and diversify pipeline
Facing investor pressure, Novo Nordisk is betting on both its blockbuster obesity drugs and new pipeline areas to sustain growth.
Gut Microbiome Development May Flag Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Children
New research suggests that tracking gut microbiome development could help predict type 1 diabetes in children at high genetic risk.
Whole-Patient Support Moves to the Fore in Oncology Care
As cancer treatment shifts toward the home, supportive services are seen as just as vital as the medical care itself.
Disconnected Care Drives Unnecessary Healthcare Costs
Fragmented patient data and poor care coordination quietly inflate medical spending, according to a new industry analysis.
Healthcare payment costs hide in four budgets, analysis finds
A sponsored analysis from Healthcare Dive shows that the true expense of payment operations is spread across four separate budgets, making it difficult for health systems to measure and manage.