Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/turning-point-for-hunter-syndrome/ (MedPage Today) — The devastating consequences of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II), also called Hunter syndrome, may soon become preventable if early results with an investigational enzyme replacement therapy prove out in…
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Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/snap-bans-on-soda-candy-and-other-foods-take-effect-in-five-states-jan-1/ (MedPage Today) — Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy, and other foods they can buy with those…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/genetic-variants-may-thwart-monoclonal-antibody-binding/ The first systematic study of gene variants and monoclonal antibody therapies found that even small changes in a target gene can cause therapy to fail. Medscape Medical News Source link :…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/tackling-inequity-in-respiratory-medicine/ Moving beyond gender parity, experts argue that the path to equity requires addressing the system, not the individual, by tackling systemic barriers and the impostor phenomenon. Medscape Medical News Source link…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/sbrt-delays-systemic-therapy-in-oligometastatic-cancers/ For patients with oligometastatic cancers, particularly kidney or prostate, stereotactic body radiotherapy may frequently delay the need for systemic therapy for at least 1 year. Medscape Medical News Source link :…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/physicists-stirred-up-controversy-with-scientific-cooking-tips-in-2025/ A smooth cacio e pepe pasta sauce can be hard to achieve Brent Hofacker/Alamy Scientists’ new recipes for a classic pasta dish and boiled eggs were among the most talked-about science…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/defining-treatment-success-in-sjogrens-outcomes-that-matter-to-patients/ (MedPage Today) — Measuring treatment success in Sjögren’s disease requires more than tracking systemic disease activity alone. Fatigue, pain, dryness, and daily function often drive patients’ quality of life and may…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-cassette-tape-made-a-comeback-in-2025-thanks-to-a-dna-upgrade/ The DNA tape can store vastly more information than a standard cassette Jiankai Li et al. 2025 In a new take on a technology from the 1960s, this year, researchers created…
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…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/semaglutide-tied-to-fewer-hospitalizations-in-heart-patients/ Semaglutide use is linked to fewer hospitalizations and fewer days in the hospital for patients with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity, signaling benefits beyond cardiovascular events. Medscape Medical News Source…
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…
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…
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…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/anti-inflammatory-targets-for-hs-likely-vary-by-patient/ The progress in understanding the pathophysiology of hidradenitis suppurativa appears to be leading to treatment strategies individualized for disease phenotype. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/anti-inflammatory-targets-hidradenitis-suppurativa-likely-2025a10010ps?src=rss Author : Publish date…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/car-nk-cell-therapy-a-new-chapter-in-refractory-lupus-care/ In patients with relapsed or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, allogeneic CAR-NK cell therapy may offer a safe treatment option and sustained efficacy, as shown in a first-in-human study. Medscape Medical News…
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…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dermatology-data-support-relative-safety-of-jak-inhibitors/ Nearly 10 years after the first JAK inhibitor was approved for a dermatologic disorder, more uses are imminent, with fewer safety concerns. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dermatology-emerging-data-support-relative-safety-jak-2025a10010mv?src=rss Author :…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/french-tool-maps-flu-peak-timing-4-weeks-ahead/ For clinicians, 4-week forecasts can guide surge planning, vaccination outreach, and antiviral stock, while acknowledging uncertainty from behaviour, holidays, and circulating strains. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/french-tool-maps-flu-peak-timing-4-weeks-ahead-2025a10010mn?src=rss Author :…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/vascular-anomalies-mek-inhibitor-rx-often-affects-skin/ Study shows treating vascular anomalies with mitogen‑activated protein kinase inhibitors results in high rates of cutaneous adverse events. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mek-inhibitors-often-cause-skin-adverse-events-vascular-2025a10010mg?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/vaccine-injury-advisors-meeting-may-portend-a-contentious-2026/ (MedPage Today) — A rushed, perfunctory end-of-year meeting by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) led to no recommended policy changes, but the event’s…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-trick-for-better-health-in-2026-keep-it-simple/ (MedPage Today) — The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be,…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-agents-tied-to-less-risk-of-asthma-exacerbations-in-teens-with-obesity/ (MedPage Today) — Adolescents with overweight or obesity and asthma had a lower risk of asthma exacerbations after starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist, a retrospective cohort study found. Among 1,070 patients…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/low-on-energy-a-new-understanding-of-rest-could-help-revitalise-you/ It happens every new year. Party time is over, and it is time to brace yourself for the predictable onslaught of health advice. Most of it will involve doing more of…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/no-added-benefit-for-collaborative-care-in-patients-with-oud-and-mental-illness/ (MedPage Today) — Collaborative care, an evidence-based model to treat behavioral health conditions in primary care, did not improve outcomes over enhanced usual care in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD)…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nih-neurology-director-abruptly-ousted/ (MedPage Today) — Walter Koroshetz, MD, long-time director of the NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), is stepping down after his reappointment request was unexpectedly denied. In an…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/mathematicians-unified-key-laws-of-physics-in-2025/ The equations that govern fluids can be tricky to handle Vladimir Veljanovski / Alamy In 1900, mathematician David Hilbert presented his colleagues with a list of problems he believed both captured…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/europes-mds-top-2025-reads-burnout-ai-andsperm/ European doctors came to Medscape Medical News to read about everything from GLP-1s to digital healthcare tools, in addition to a few quirky topics that reveal doctors are humans too. Medscape…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-best-and-most-ridiculous-robots-of-2025-in-pictures/ Robbyant’s R1 cooks up a storm Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images This striking humanoid robot is the R1 from Robbyant, a company owned by Chinese tech giant Ant Group. The allure…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gestational-diabetes-rates-surge-in-the-us/ Gestational diabetes rates rose in live first singleton pregnancies every year between 2016 and 2024 among all racial and ethnic groups in the US. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/gestational-diabetes-rates-surge-us-2025a10010j7?src=rss…
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/on-the-health-docket-for-2026/ (MedPage Today) — Over the last few years, the Supreme Court has reshaped constitutional norms to align with its conservative leaning, with profound consequences for the nation’s health. That trend is…