Vaccination
Four new measles cases reported in Kentucky
Four new cases of measles have been reported in Kentucky this week, including three in one household in Woodford County.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Vaccination
Kennedy’s vaccine advisers sow doubts as scientists protest US pivot on shots
As fired and retired scientists rallied outside in the Atlanta heat, an advisory panel that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. handpicked to replace experts he’d fired earlier, met inside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s […]
Sports Medicine
An exercise drug? Harnessing the cognitive benefits of a workout for Alzheimer’s patients with mobility issues
For years, researchers have seen a connection between exercise and the progression of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s—but ramping up movement isn’t possible for many patients. A new study published in Nature Neuroscience looks at […]
Diabetes
Scientists create functional 3D-printed human islets for type 1 diabetes treatment
A team of international scientists has made a major leap forward in diabetes research by successfully 3D printing functional human islets using a novel bioink. Presented today at the ESOT Congress 2025, the new technology […]
Diabetes
People with severe diabetes cured in small stem cell trial
The cure for diabetes is a life free from daily insulin injections. Based on that criterion, ten out of 12 people (83%) in a new clinical trial were cured of their diabetes one year after […]
Addiction
France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks
France on Sunday banned smoking in parks and on beaches, part of efforts to protect the public from passive smoke and create the country’s first non-smoking generation.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
AI tool detects 9 types of dementia from a single brain scan
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, using a single, widely available scan—a transformative advance […]
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Evidence lacking for new neurosteroid drugs in treating postnatal depression
Antidepressants are widely used as a drug based intervention to treat more severe cases of postnatal depression. While they are regularly prescribed, they can provide a limited response. The drugs modulate the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) […]
Addiction
Majority of Medicaid managed care plans cover opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, but access barriers remain
A new study found that almost all plans in 40 states and Washington, DC covered at least one form of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, although certain restrictions and quantity limits may still prevent […]
Addiction
Study shows supportive housing offers high-impact, cost-effective response to homelessness and opioid use
Homelessness and opioid use disorder are two widespread public health problems in the United States. Providing housing and supportive services, without requiring drug treatment, is a surprisingly cost-effective approach to helping unhoused people with opioid […]