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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K

With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse.

22 Oct 2025

Researchers seek public help to map the evolution of vivid memories

Do you have a memory so vivid you can relive it as if it's happening all over again, re-experiencing the physical sensations and emotions just as you did in that moment?

22 Oct 2025

AI algorithm proves more accurate than experts in glaucoma detection

While artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening has been validated for diabetic retinopathy, applying the technology to glaucoma has proved more challenging because glaucoma is not one disease. A glaucoma diagnosis is based on a constellation of symptoms, diagnostic tests, and longitudinal data.

22 Oct 2025

Scientists question the safety and efficacy of the diet for metabolic health

A study published in Science Advances by University of Utah Health researchers sheds light on the long-term effects of the ketogenic diet, raising important questions about its safety and efficacy for improving metabolic health.

22 Oct 2025

Report maps vaccination's comprehensive benefits for health and economy

A new Gerontological Society of America report, "Concentric Value of Vaccination: Intersecting Health, Economic, and Societal Benefits," provides evidence on the advantages of immunization for individual and population health, economic outcomes, and societal well-being.

22 Oct 2025

The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics

A new editorial was published in Aging-US on October 13, 2025, titled "Longevity clinics: between promise and peril."

21 Oct 2025

Infrared sauna can accelerate recovery and support performance in team-sport athletes

A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, suggests that using an infrared sauna after exercise can speed up recovery and support performance in team-sport athletes.

21 Oct 2025

New study details how AI chatbots systematically violate ethical standards of practice

As more people turn to ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) for mental health advice, a new study details how these chatbots - even when prompted to use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques - systematically violate ethical standards of practice established by organizations like the American Psychological Association.

21 Oct 2025

Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging

From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the health and wellness space.

21 Oct 2025

Study offers a nuanced understanding of how bedroom ventilation affects sleep health

Good sleep is key to good health, overall well-being, and optimal cognitive function. Disturbed sleep or lack of sleep can lead to various health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other morbidity, including Alzheimer's disease and obesity.

21 Oct 2025

‘Cancer doesn’t care’: Citizen lobbyists unite to push past Washington’s ugly politics

Mary Catherine Johnson is a retired small-business owner from outside Rochester, New York. She voted for Donald Trump three times.

21 Oct 2025

Economic growth drives disparities in global cancer research

New research reveals that the number and complexity of cancer clinical trials since 2001 have varied across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with economic growth contributing to disparities, but only to a certain extent. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

21 Oct 2025

Study suggests earlier start of hormone therapy optimizes long-term health outcomes

Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the use of hormone therapy has proven valuable in managing bothersome menopause symptoms.

21 Oct 2025

Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk

Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with a greater risk for late-life cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

21 Oct 2025

Researchers link postmenopausal status to increased dry eye risk

Many symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are commonly associated with the menopause transition. One of the lesser-known symptoms that worsens in midlife is dry eyes. A new study suggests that postmenopausal women exhibit a higher prevalence of dry eye disease than perimenopausal women.

21 Oct 2025

Transdermal hormone therapy offers potential reduction in anxiety and depression

Hormone therapy–oral and transdermal–remains the most effective treatment for such bothersome menopause symptoms as hot flashes and is generally considered safe for most patients. A new study shows that risk profiles are different based on how the hormones are administered.

21 Oct 2025

Study reveals differing prescribing patterns for menopause therapy

Not all healthcare professionals receive the same type of formal education. That may help explain the results of a new study which suggests that provider type and specialty greatly affect whether a woman receives prescription medication treatment for menopause-related care and, if so, what kind of treatment she receives.

21 Oct 2025

New mechanism explains life-threatening pre-eclampsia at the molecular level

Pre-eclampsia is one of the most serious complications in pregnancy, affecting millions of women and newborns worldwide and potentially life-threatening. Despite intensive research, it has remained unclear what processes in the placenta lead to the disease.

21 Oct 2025

Food allergy diagnoses plummet after guideline implementation

Peanuts represent one of the most common causes of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated, or anaphylactic, food allergies in children, yet a landmark study found that early introduction of peanut to infants may lower their risk of developing this allergy.

21 Oct 2025

Gender-affirming hormone therapy rewrites body proteins to match gender identity

Melbourne researchers have discovered gender-affirming hormone therapy can alter body proteins to match a person's gender identity, potentially affecting susceptibility to certain health conditions.

21 Oct 2025

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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K

Researchers seek public help to map the evolution of vivid memories

AI algorithm proves more accurate than experts in glaucoma detection

Scientists question the safety and efficacy of the diet for metabolic health

Report maps vaccination's comprehensive benefits for health and economy

The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics

Infrared sauna can accelerate recovery and support performance in team-sport athletes

New study details how AI chatbots systematically violate ethical standards of practice

Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging

Study offers a nuanced understanding of how bedroom ventilation affects sleep health

‘Cancer doesn’t care’: Citizen lobbyists unite to push past Washington’s ugly politics

Economic growth drives disparities in global cancer research

Study suggests earlier start of hormone therapy optimizes long-term health outcomes

Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk

Researchers link postmenopausal status to increased dry eye risk

Transdermal hormone therapy offers potential reduction in anxiety and depression

Study reveals differing prescribing patterns for menopause therapy

New mechanism explains life-threatening pre-eclampsia at the molecular level

Food allergy diagnoses plummet after guideline implementation

Gender-affirming hormone therapy rewrites body proteins to match gender identity

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