Category: Health
The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-duo-kite-skiing-4000-kilometres-across-antarctica-for-science/ Matthieu Tordeur, Heïdi Sevestre and the bust of Vladimir Lenin at the southern pole of inaccessibility, Antarctica Heïdi Sevestre/Matthieu Tordeur In the endless white expanse, a small mound broke the horizon. As explorer Matthieu Tordeur and glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre skied towards it, they saw a golden head emerging from the snow.…
Star that seemed to vanish more than 130 years ago is found again
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/star-that-seemed-to-vanish-more-than-130-years-ago-is-found-again/ An image captured by a telescope at the Grasslands Observatory in Arizona. The “x” is where E. E. Barnard saw his mystery star Tim Hunter et al. (2025) A star that was spotted in 1892 by one of the most gifted astronomical observers of all time but then apparently vanished has…
Circadian Rhythms and Dementia; How ADHD Drugs Work; Can Alzheimer’s Be Reversed?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/circadian-rhythms-and-dementia-how-adhd-drugs-work-can-alzheimers-be-reversed/ (MedPage Today) — Weaker and more fragmented circadian rhythms in older adults were associated with elevated dementia risk, prospective data showed. (Neurology) A meta-analysis found no significant link between menopause hormone therapy and dementia… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/119223 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 20:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to…
Bispecifics Before CAR-T May Be Best-Bet Sequence for Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/bispecifics-before-car-t-may-be-best-bet-sequence-for-large-b-cell-lymphoma/ (MedPage Today) — The use of bispecific antibodies (BsAb) before chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T) appeared to be a more optimal treatment sequence than BsAb after CAR-T in patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/lymphoma/119225 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 21:30:00 Copyright for syndicated…
Colchester boy given £1.8m drug has new lease of life
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/colchester-boy-given-1-8m-drug-has-new-lease-of-life/ Contributed Edward was one of the first children in England to be given the gene therapy Zolgensma through the NHS A five-year-old boy who received the world’s most expensive drug as a baby has made “incredible progress” and can walk independently, his mother said. Edward, from Colchester, has spinal muscular atrophy…
Newport woman felt ‘so guilty’ having skin cancer while pregnant
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/newport-woman-felt-so-guilty-having-skin-cancer-while-pregnant/ A woman says she felt “so guilty” for having skin cancer while pregnant with her son. Emma Giannuzzi, 36, from Rogerstone, Newport, used sunbeds regularly in her late teens and was diagnosed with melanoma twice – first at 23, and again during pregnancy after noticing a mole on her stomach, with…
Liver Cancer Treatment Landscape Shifts Rapidly, but Best Sequencing Still Unclear
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/liver-cancer-treatment-landscape-shifts-rapidly-but-best-sequencing-still-unclear/ (MedPage Today) — Immunotherapy-based combinations have rapidly become the dominant first-line treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but real-world outcomes remain heavily constrained by liver function and comorbidity burden… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/119226 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 21:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post…
In a Tumultuous Year, U.S. Health Policy Has Been Greatly Reshaped Under RFK Jr.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/in-a-tumultuous-year-u-s-health-policy-has-been-greatly-reshaped-under-rfk-jr/ (MedPage Today) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within HHS, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/119224 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 20:46:00…
I Was Wrong About RFK Jr.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/i-was-wrong-about-rfk-jr/ (MedPage Today) — Last January, N. Adam Brown, MD, MBA, compared HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to a broken clock: even he might stumble onto the right answer a couple times a day. As part of our review of the past year’s biggest events… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/prescriptionsforabrokensystem/119218 Author :…
75% of Adults Have Obesity; Gestational Diabetes Rates Rising; Oprah Praises GLP-1s
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/75-of-adults-have-obesity-gestational-diabetes-rates-rising-oprah-praises-glp-1s/ (MedPage Today) — Over 75% of U.S. adults have obesity under a global Lancet Commission’s new definition of obesity, which includes three anthropometric measures along with body mass index. (JAMA Network Open) Officials are hoping access to GLP… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/generalendocrinology/119219 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 18:40:00 Copyright for…
New Clues to Transdifferentiation in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-clues-to-transdifferentiation-in-t-cell-acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia/ (MedPage Today) — At the recent American Society of Hematology annual meeting, researchers presented preclinical data examining how transdifferentiation between hematopoietic lineages — driven by LMO2 expression and p53 loss — may contribute… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ashvideopearlsall/119220 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 19:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
Assisted Reproduction Linked to Child’s Risk of Asthma, Eczema
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/assisted-reproduction-linked-to-childs-risk-of-asthma-eczema/ (MedPage Today) — Children conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) were modestly more likely to develop asthma, allergic rhinitis, or atopic dermatitis compared with those conceived naturally, a population-based study from Taiwan… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/dermatology/atopy/119216 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 17:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked…
Supporting Breast Cancer Patients Through a Team-Based Approach to Care
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/supporting-breast-cancer-patients-through-a-team-based-approach-to-care/ (MedPage Today) — In “Beyond Diagnosis: Breast Cancer,” Cleveland Clinic oncologist Tiffany Onger, MD, and host John Mangels continue their conversation on communicating effectively and empathetically with patients across the breast cancer care… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/beyond-diagnosis/breast-cancer/119215 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 16:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
Sapien M3 TMVR Gets OK; Aortic Stenosis Genes; Cardiologist Pleads Out in Rape Case
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/sapien-m3-tmvr-gets-ok-aortic-stenosis-genes-cardiologist-pleads-out-in-rape-case/ (MedPage Today) — The Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement system won FDA approval — making it the first on the market to utilize a transseptal approach — for the treatment of symptomatic moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/generalcardiology/119213 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 15:25:00 Copyright for…
Trump Administration Rolls Out Rural Health Funding, With Strings Attached
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-administration-rolls-out-rural-health-funding-with-strings-attached/ (MedPage Today) — States will share $10 billion for rural healthcare next year in a program that aims to offset the Trump administration’s massive budget cuts to rural hospitals, federal officials announced Monday. But while every state applied… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/119214 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 15:54:00 Copyright for…
Who Benefited From UK Drug Decisions in 2025?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/who-benefited-from-uk-drug-decisions-in-2025/ From new cancer drugs to Alzheimer’s rejections, 2025 highlighted how value assessments shaped NHS access. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/who-benefited-uk-drug-decisions-2025-2025a10010d7?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Who Benefited From UK Drug Decisions in 2025? first appeared on…
Five Leaders in One Year: FDA’s Drug Center Enters 2026 at a Crossroads
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/five-leaders-in-one-year-fdas-drug-center-enters-2026-at-a-crossroads/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA appointed George Tidmarsh, MD, PhD, to be the nation’s top drug official in July. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has since cycled through another two leaders in 5 months. In this report, we follow… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/fdageneral/119211 Author : Publish date :…
Holiday Rituals: Pine Scent, Humming May Boost Immune Signs
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/holiday-rituals-pine-scent-humming-may-boost-immune-signs/ Christmas traditions such as decorating a tree and singing not only lift spirits but also boost immunity by triggering immune responses, enhancing overall health. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/holiday-rituals-pine-scent-humming-may-boost-immune-signs-2025a10010po?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 13:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Holiday Rituals:…
What is the ultimate hangover cure?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-is-the-ultimate-hangover-cure/ The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c9w7w91dkzgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 11:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post What is the ultimate hangover cure? first appeared on News Health. —- Author…
Edward S. Cooper, MD: A Legacy of Advancing Stroke Care
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/edward-s-cooper-md-a-legacy-of-advancing-stroke-care/ Edward S. Cooper, MD, the American Heart Association’s first Black president, leaves behind an indelible mark on stroke research and care. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/edward-s-cooper-md-legacy-fostering-inclusion-and-advancing-2025a10010p5?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 12:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Edward S. Cooper, MD: A…
Fatigue Before Cancer Therapy Predicts Toxicity Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fatigue-before-cancer-therapy-predicts-toxicity-risk/ Patients’ fatigue levels before starting systemic cancer treatment predict their risk for severe or fatal side effects. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fatigue-before-cancer-therapy-predicts-toxicity-risk-2025a10010oy?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 11:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Fatigue Before Cancer Therapy Predicts Toxicity Risk first appeared…
Benefits of mRNA cancer vaccines could exceed $75 billion in US alone
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/benefits-of-mrna-cancer-vaccines-could-exceed-75-billion-in-us-alone/ The mRNA cancer vaccines now in development come with large economic benefits Eugene/Getty Images In August 2025, the US cut half a billion dollars in funding for vaccine development. This put the potential benefits of mRNA cancer vaccines at risk – benefits that could be worth around $75 billion a year…
Daily Steps Plus Genetic Risk Combo Can Predict T2D Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/daily-steps-plus-genetic-risk-combo-can-predict-t2d-risk/ Combining wearable-derived daily step counts with polygenic risk scores improves the prediction of incident type 2 diabetes and supports more personalized prevention strategies. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/daily-steps-plus-genetic-risk-combo-can-predict-type-2-2025a10010o9?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 09:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Daily Steps Plus…
Aging Europe Faces AF Surge as Clinical Complexity Deepens
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/aging-europe-faces-af-surge-as-clinical-complexity-deepens/ Approximately 7.6 million individuals aged 65 years or older currently have atrial fibrillation across the EU, and by 2060, the number is projected to rise by 89% to more than 14.4 million. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/aging-europe-faces-af-surge-clinical-complexity-deepens-2025a10010o1?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 08:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs…
Updated Prenatal Care Guidelines a ‘Paradigm Shift’
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/updated-prenatal-care-guidelines-a-paradigm-shift/ Recommending individualized care upends a century-old model of care, but it also corresponds to what many practices are already doing. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/updated-prenatal-care-guidelines-reflect-both-existing-2025a10010nh?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 06:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Updated Prenatal Care Guidelines a ‘Paradigm…