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Study reveals early mandibular catch-up growth in infants with Robin sequence

Robin sequence is characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and often cleft palate, leading to airway obstruction and feeding challenges.

26 Nov 2025

AI model outperforms breast density assessment in breast cancer risk stratification

An image-only artificial intelligence (AI) model for predicting the five-year risk of breast cancer provided stronger and more precise risk stratification than breast density assessment, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

26 Nov 2025

Shared genetic roots between delirium and Alzheimer’s disease

This study reveals genetic and proteomic risk factors for delirium, offering insights into its etiology and potential biomarkers for prediction and prevention.

26 Nov 2025

South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation

Near the back corner of the local library's parking lot, largely out of view from the main road, the South Carolina Department of Public Health opened a pop-up clinic in early November, offering free measles vaccines to adults and children.

26 Nov 2025

EACVI 2025 brings cardiac imaging experts together in Vienna

The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will hold its flagship event, EACVI 2025, in Vienna, Austria from 11-13 December.

26 Nov 2025

New poll finds older adults rarely discuss driving safety with healthcare providers

When today's older adults learned to drive, they might have heard the Beatles' "Drive My Car" or Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" on their car radio's Top 40 station.

26 Nov 2025

Study finds rising sex toy use and masturbation among older women

Although research on sexuality in older adults has been growing in recent years, most of the studies are focused on partnered sexual activity and not on solo sexual behavior, including masturbation or the use of sex toys.

26 Nov 2025

Implementing lifestyle medicine as a high-value care solution can lead to better outcomes

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published a position paper calling for the implementation of lifestyle medicine as a high-value care solution that delivers on the Quintuple Aim-better health outcomes, higher patient and clinician satisfaction, greater health equity, and lower costs.

25 Nov 2025

Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions

Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is frequently misdiagnosed or insufficiently treated, leading to a diminished quality of life and unnecessary medical intervention.

25 Nov 2025

Early treatment after head injury lowers long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.

25 Nov 2025

Extreme heat waves pose death risk for veterans with cardiometabolic conditions

Veterans living in California who have cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure experience significantly higher risk of dying during heat waves compared to cooler days, UCLA-led research finds.

25 Nov 2025

Infection-related hospital stays linked to higher risk of developing dementia

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on October 13, 2025, titled "Hospitalization with infections and risk of Dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis."

25 Nov 2025

Electroconvulsive therapy found to be highly effective in treating elderly patients with depression

Electroconvulsive therapy is a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients suffering from depression.

25 Nov 2025

Autistic adults show higher rates of self-harm and suicide plans regardless of trauma history

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

25 Nov 2025

New platform enables unbiased evaluation of AI algorithms for diabetic eye screening

Researchers have developed the world's first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equitable, transparent and trustworthy way, using diabetic eye disease as the first example.

24 Nov 2025

Culturally tailored intervention helps reduce interdialytic weight gain in kidney failure care

The intervention, called Navigate-Kidney, utilizes community health workers (CHWs) to help patients undergoing hemodialysis understand and work through challenges that come with treatment, including socioeconomic factors, particularly food insecurity as well as lack of culturally responsive care, and disparities in access to health insurance and health care.

24 Nov 2025

Global study reveals growing use of integrative therapies in cancer care

Around the world, doctors, nurses and pharmacists are turning to evidence-based integrative approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, exercise, massage and nutrition counseling to help people with cancer manage the harsh side effects of treatment.

24 Nov 2025

Study reveals biological insights into triple negative breast cancer

Researchers at the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center have published groundbreaking findings in NPJ Breast Cancer that sheds new light on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.

24 Nov 2025

GLP-1 discontinuation associated with more weight gain and pregnancy complications

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain more weight and have higher risks of diabetes and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, and experienced preterm delivery more so than people who had never taken GLP-1 drugs.

24 Nov 2025

Can diet calm early memory problems? Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean eating shows promise

Older women who follow a strongly anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet report far fewer subjective memory complaints than those who do not. The AnMED pattern outperforms both traditional Mediterranean and MIND diets, showing a clear advantage for protecting early cognitive symptoms.

24 Nov 2025

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study reveals early mandibular catch-up growth in infants with Robin sequence

AI model outperforms breast density assessment in breast cancer risk stratification

Shared genetic roots between delirium and Alzheimer’s disease

South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation

EACVI 2025 brings cardiac imaging experts together in Vienna

New poll finds older adults rarely discuss driving safety with healthcare providers

Study finds rising sex toy use and masturbation among older women

Implementing lifestyle medicine as a high-value care solution can lead to better outcomes

Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions

Early treatment after head injury lowers long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Extreme heat waves pose death risk for veterans with cardiometabolic conditions

Infection-related hospital stays linked to higher risk of developing dementia

Electroconvulsive therapy found to be highly effective in treating elderly patients with depression

Autistic adults show higher rates of self-harm and suicide plans regardless of trauma history

New platform enables unbiased evaluation of AI algorithms for diabetic eye screening

Culturally tailored intervention helps reduce interdialytic weight gain in kidney failure care

Global study reveals growing use of integrative therapies in cancer care

Study reveals biological insights into triple negative breast cancer

GLP-1 discontinuation associated with more weight gain and pregnancy complications

Can diet calm early memory problems? Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean eating shows promise

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