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Indiana University researcher helps develop FDA-approved Alzheimer’s test

A first-of-its-kind blood test to detect amyloid plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An Indiana University School of Medicine researcher who helped lead the discovery and development of one of the biomarkers the test identifies hopes it will provide greater access and a more accurate diagnosis for patients.

16 Jun 2025

Flexible smart heater delivers real-time thermal therapy for joint pain

Arthritis causes persistent inflammation and pain in the joints, affecting mobility and quality of life for millions.

13 Jun 2025

Trump decried crime in America, then gutted funding for gun violence prevention

Violent crime was already trending down from a covid-era spike when President Donald Trump presented a picture of unbridled crime in America on the campaign trail in 2024.

5 Jun 2025

An Arm and a Leg: A mathematical solution for US hospitals?

What do the KGB and the former CEO of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have in common?

4 Jun 2025

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to longer survival in colon cancer patients

Patients with colon cancer who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet during a phase 3 clinical trial showed longer overall survival post-treatment compared to those on a proinflammatory diet, according to a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute analysis.

1 Jun 2025

Study finds high rates of functional difficulty among US smokers

Around 1 in 7 of US adults who currently smoke may have some degree of disability, suggests the first study of its kind published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

29 May 2025

Children’s understanding of fairness in disability accommodations grows with age

According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States have developmental disabilities which include physical, learning, language or behavior-related disabilities.

29 May 2025

Feds chop enforcement staff and halt rules meant to curb black lung in coal miners

In early April, President Donald Trump gathered dozens of hard-hat-clad coal miners around him in the White House East Room.

29 May 2025

How bed bugs evolved alongside humans over thousands of years

Ever since a few enterprising bed bugs hopped off a bat and attached themselves to a Neanderthal walking out of a cave 60,000 years ago, bed bugs have enjoyed a thriving relationship with their human hosts.

28 May 2025

Silence on E. coli outbreak highlights how Trump team’s changes undermine food safety

Colton George felt sick. The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt. He kept running to the bathroom and felt too ill to finish a basketball game.

28 May 2025

Maestro John Mauceri returns to the stage in renewed health

John Mauceri, an award-winning music conductor, author, and recording artist, is celebrating his return to the stage in better health following specialized cardiac surgery at NYU Langone Health to treat a rare and life-threatening heart condition.

27 May 2025

Detecting balance impairments early could prevent life-threatening falls

As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren't as strong as we once were, we don't see as well as we used to and we start becoming less mobile.

23 May 2025

Exercise and diet advice misses the mark in improving heart health around the globe

A leading cardiovascular disease researcher from Simon Fraser University is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe.

22 May 2025

Positive self-perceptions about aging linked to better post-fall physical recovery

There is a strong association between an older person's view of how they are aging and how well they will physically recover after a fall.

22 May 2025

Trump won’t force Medicaid to cover GLP-1S for obesity. A few states are doing it anyway.

When Page Campbell's doctor recommended she try an injectable prescription drug called Wegovy to lose weight before scheduling bariatric surgery, she readily agreed.

21 May 2025

Combination of two drugs shows promise in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A combination of two drugs could improve outcomes and reduce the need for toxic chemotherapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the commonest cancer in childhood and one that can be particularly difficult to treat in older patients, according to Cambridge scientists.

20 May 2025

Study explores impact of overlapping conditions on heart failure outcomes in older adults

Heart failure represents one of the most significant global health challenges, affecting millions worldwide and requiring subsequent hospitalization for many patients due to complications.

19 May 2025

Sedentary behavior increases risk of death or cardiac events post-heart attack

People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular event or death in the year after treatment at a hospital for symptoms of a heart attack such as chest pain, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

19 May 2025

City size reduces obesity and impulsivity through better lifestyle and education

Researchers analyzing data from 915 U.S. cities found that both obesity and impulsivity (measured by ADHD rates) are less common in larger cities, with physical inactivity linking ADHD to obesity. Education and mental healthcare access further influence these patterns, highlighting modifiable factors for urban health.

18 May 2025

$Testosterone gel fails to boost recovery after hip fracture in women$

Testosterone gel fails to boost recovery after hip fracture in women

Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and independence with daily activities, and increased risk for future fractures and death.

15 May 2025

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Indiana University researcher helps develop FDA-approved Alzheimer’s test

Flexible smart heater delivers real-time thermal therapy for joint pain

Trump decried crime in America, then gutted funding for gun violence prevention

An Arm and a Leg: A mathematical solution for US hospitals?

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to longer survival in colon cancer patients

Study finds high rates of functional difficulty among US smokers

Children’s understanding of fairness in disability accommodations grows with age

Feds chop enforcement staff and halt rules meant to curb black lung in coal miners

How bed bugs evolved alongside humans over thousands of years

Silence on E. coli outbreak highlights how Trump team’s changes undermine food safety

Maestro John Mauceri returns to the stage in renewed health

Detecting balance impairments early could prevent life-threatening falls

Exercise and diet advice misses the mark in improving heart health around the globe

Positive self-perceptions about aging linked to better post-fall physical recovery

Trump won’t force Medicaid to cover GLP-1S for obesity. A few states are doing it anyway.

Combination of two drugs shows promise in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Study explores impact of overlapping conditions on heart failure outcomes in older adults

Sedentary behavior increases risk of death or cardiac events post-heart attack

City size reduces obesity and impulsivity through better lifestyle and education

Testosterone gel fails to boost recovery after hip fracture in women

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