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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Cancer interrupted their school lives, but also set them on a mission

Survival rates for pediatric cancer have significantly improved, yet survivors face enduring challenges in identity, education, and mental health post-treatment.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

Demystifying Psychiatry: What's Changed in the Past 15 Years

Accurate diagnosis and communication are pivotal for effective psychiatric care.
Recent advancements in treatment have introduced novel mechanisms for psychiatric conditions.
Patient involvement and tailored approaches enhance treatment effectiveness.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Cancer interrupted their school lives, but also set them on a mission

Survival rates for pediatric cancer have significantly improved, yet survivors face enduring challenges in identity, education, and mental health post-treatment.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

Demystifying Psychiatry: What's Changed in the Past 15 Years

Accurate diagnosis and communication are pivotal for effective psychiatric care.
Recent advancements in treatment have introduced novel mechanisms for psychiatric conditions.
Patient involvement and tailored approaches enhance treatment effectiveness.
more#mental-health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Mental health

New Drugs, and Diets, Soothe Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Advancements in treatment over the past decade have offered new hope for those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trump's Agenda Is Undermining American Science

The U.S. became a leader in scientific research during WWII, largely due to federal funding and key figures like Vannevar Bush.
#aging
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

New Insights Into Older Hearts

Heart disease prevalence increases with age, particularly after 75, but advancements in treatment have significantly improved cardiovascular health outcomes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

New Insights Into Older Hearts

Older age significantly impacts heart health, leading to increased risks of heart disease.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

New Insights Into Older Hearts

Heart disease prevalence increases with age, particularly after 75, but advancements in treatment have significantly improved cardiovascular health outcomes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

New Insights Into Older Hearts

Older age significantly impacts heart health, leading to increased risks of heart disease.
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Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

F.D.A. Approves Ozempic to Treat Kidney Disease

Ozempic has been approved to reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Medicine

A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney Transplant

A 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
from6abc Philadelphia
4 months ago
Medicine

Alabama woman doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's pig kidney transplant marks a significant advance in xenotransplantation, offering hope for many on the transplant list.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

F.D.A. Approves Ozempic to Treat Kidney Disease

Ozempic has been approved to reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Medicine

A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney Transplant

A 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
from6abc Philadelphia
4 months ago
Medicine

Alabama woman doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's pig kidney transplant marks a significant advance in xenotransplantation, offering hope for many on the transplant list.
more#kidney-disease
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered

Cancer understanding has evolved to include not just genetic mutations but also epigenetic changes that influence gene expression.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How did surviving cancer shape your life? We want to hear from you

Cancer survivorship involves navigating complex life challenges long after treatment ends.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation

Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, enabling more targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Is the significant rise in life expectancy finally slowing down? Why?

Life expectancy is reaching a plateau, predicted to stop increasing around 87 years as the aging process becomes a limiting factor.
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