New US visa guidance allows officers to disqualify applicants based on age, health, or potential public benefit reliance, raising concerns about bias and expanding health condition considerations.
Vivian Ho reveals hospitals' profit margins exceed insurers'. Transparency in healthcare costs, insurance coverage strategies, and employer awareness are key to savings. KFF collaboration.
Medical shame impacts doctors & patients. Training in "shame skills" can foster healthier interactions, improve healthcare, and break negative cycles of isolation, compound usage and avoidance of treatment.
University of Sydney researchers discovered a brainstem "pain map" enabling precise, non-opioid pain treatments via the brain's cannabinoid system. This offers targeted pain relief, avoiding opioid risks.
Brazilian & German scientists developed a sunflower flour-based meat substitute. High in protein, minerals & healthy fats, offering a sustainable, non-GMO alternative for the plant-based food industry.
FDA restricts fluoride supplements for young children due to limited benefits and emerging safety concerns. Dental experts warn of potential cavity increase. Kennedy aims to end water fluoridation.
New research reveals fitter individuals use fewer heartbeats daily. Regular exercise improves heart efficiency, lowers resting heart rate & may prolong life. Heart health benefits surpass risks.
Life expectancy gains in wealthy nations have slowed since 1939. No generation born after 1939 is expected to reach 100, impacting retirement and healthcare planning.
Research shows that 'gluten sensitivity' may stem from gut-brain interactions and FODMAPs, not gluten. This impacts IBS diagnosis, diet management, and public health messaging.
Trump administration cuts refugee SNAP benefits, impacting healthcare and food security. Advocates decry the move, citing refugees' contributions and potential health consequences. Budget cuts impact refugee support.
New research reveals vascular-associated fibroblastic cells (VAFs) role in type 1 diabetes. A $3.2M grant will explore VAFs, immune response, and potential treatments for this autoimmune disease.
Scientists use CRISPR to control memory expression by modifying the epigenetic state of memory cells via Arc gene. This offers new insights into memory storage and potential treatments for memory-related disorders.
Researchers enhance gene editing using retrons to efficiently replace entire genes, targeting multiple mutations in diseases like cystic fibrosis. This innovative approach offers broader, more affordable gene therapies.
MIT research reveals cysteine, an amino acid, enhances intestinal stem cell regeneration and repair by activating CD8 T cells and IL-22 release, potentially aiding recovery from radiation damage.
Research shows maternal peanut consumption during pregnancy and lactation influences offspring's DNA methylation, impacting neurodevelopmental and inflammatory genes. Breastfeeding duration plays a key role.
UMass Amherst receives $17.9M in NIH grants for opioid use disorder (MOUD) & HIV treatment programs in jails, addressing healthcare access & Medicaid barriers for incarcerated individuals during opioid epidemic.
ASU study reveals gut microbes producing methane impact calorie absorption from fiber-rich foods. Higher methane equals more calorie extraction, impacting personalized nutrition.
