Medical Research - Page 47

June 20

Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to surprising effect on sleep

Research shows eating at least five cups of fruits and vegetables daily could significantly improve sleep quality compared to those who consume none, according to sleep tracker data.

June 20

Georgia doctor posts gruesome autopsy photos of baby on Instagram, grieving parents awarded millions

Atlanta doctor must pay $2.25 million to grieving family after posting autopsy photos of their decapitated baby on Instagram without authorization following a birth complication.

June 20

Bill Gates reveals 'next phase of Alzheimer's fight' as he shares dad's personal battle

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reflects on his father's Alzheimer's battle and expresses optimism about advancements in early diagnosis for the disease affecting millions.

June 19

Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests

A new study analyzing data from millions of patients shows significant links between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events, like stroke and heart attack.

June 19

FDA approves first twice-yearly injection that prevents HIV infection

The injectable HIV prevention treatment Yetzugo, made by Gilead Sciences, has received FDA approval, offering a twice-yearly alternative to daily medications.

June 18

Florida AG subpoenas Chinese company over 'compromised' medical devices that can transmit private data

Florida's attorney general takes legal action against Chinese medical device maker Contec for allegedly selling compromised devices with a backdoor that transmits patient data to China.

June 18

Weight-loss surgery trumps popular Ozempic treatment in shocking new comparison

Study comparing bariatric surgery to GLP-1 medications shows 24% total weight loss from surgery versus 4.7% from injectables, with many patients quitting GLP-1 treatment within a year.

June 18

The Supreme Court did the right thing. I know because I was part of a horrifying gender transition

Prisha Mosley details her transition journey, supporting the Supreme Court ruling that allows states to protect children from harmful gender-transition procedures

June 17

Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test

Cancer research reveals blood tests can detect tumor-derived mutations years before diagnosis. Johns Hopkins scientists highlight the potential for earlier detection and treatment.

June 16

Stanford researchers develop ‘game-changing’ stroke treatment that doubles effectiveness

New milli-spinner technology from Stanford offers breakthrough in blood clot treatment by compressing clots to 5% of original size, revolutionizing stroke care.