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Where jobs are scarce, over 1 million people could dodge Trump’s Medicaid work rules

Millions of Medicaid enrollees may have a way out of the new federal work requirement — if they live in a county with high unemployment.

29 Sep 2025

In hepatitis B vaccine debate, CDC panel sidesteps key exposure risk

The Trump administration is continuing its push to revise federal guidelines to delay the hepatitis B vaccine newborn dose for most children.

29 Sep 2025

How air pollution harms kids’ eyesight, and why clean air makes a difference

Improving air quality may safeguard children's vision, with findings revealing a strong connection between pollution and myopia in school environments.

29 Sep 2025

Testosterone fails to influence risk-taking or fairness in men

A large trial reveals that boosting testosterone does not influence men's economic preferences, challenging previous studies linking the hormone to behavior.

29 Sep 2025

Plant-based dog food cuts environmental impact by over 90% vs. red meat

Comparative research highlights the environmental benefits of plant-based dog food, showing reduced land use and emissions versus traditional meat-based diets.

29 Sep 2025

Novel biosensing platform provides quantitative graded evaluation of mild to severe liver injury

Real-time monitoring of key biomarkers is a critical prerequisite for early disease diagnosis and personalized therapy. Early detection of liver function impairment particularly relies on the measurement of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT).

29 Sep 2025

Study examines unplanned out-of-hospital deliveries in Styria, Austria

The first detailed analysis of unplanned births that occurred outside the hospital setting in Austria has shown that, although such deliveries are rare, they pose challenges for emergency teams that attend, especially if babies are born prematurely.

29 Sep 2025

RSV vaccines protect two most-at-risk groups from severe illness

The review demonstrates that vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both safe and effective in protecting groups who are most at risk for serious illness, including older adults and infants.

29 Sep 2025

Sleep apnea patients in high-pollution areas suffer higher disease severity, study shows

People who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may suffer worse symptoms if they live in areas with higher levels of air pollution, according to a multi-national study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Hypnosis improves patient comfort and outcomes for acute respiratory failure

Hypnosis can significantly improve patients' tolerance of masks to help them breathe when they are suffering from acute respiratory failure, according to a pilot study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Monday).

29 Sep 2025

Super-resolution imaging unlocks the role of transporter nanoclusters in tumor metabolism

Serine serves as a metabolic nexus in tumors, coordinating one-carbon metabolism, nucleotide synthesis, and redox regulation. In recent years, targeting the serine metabolic pathway, particularly the rate-limiting enzyme PHGDH, has attracted considerable attention as a promising anticancer strategy.

29 Sep 2025

Fathers who smoked as teens may accelerate their children's biological aging

People whose fathers smoked during puberty seem to age faster than expected, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Remote asthma monitoring keeps children out of the emergency department

Children with asthma who use at-home monitoring are around half as likely to visit the emergency department or be hospitalized, compared to those who only receive care from their medical team, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Remote monitoring also helped keep children's symptoms under control.

29 Sep 2025

Precision probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol in mice

Researchers developed a precision probiotic cocktail comprising three Lactobacillus strains that improved glucose control, reduced weight gain, and lowered cholesterol levels in mice fed a high-fat diet. Metabolomic and microbiome analyses revealed host metabolic adaptations and beneficial shifts in gut bacteria, highlighting translational potential for future clinical trials.

28 Sep 2025

Clinical trial disproves claims that antioxidant supplement boosts male fertility

A large Dutch randomized clinical trial (SUMMER) found that a widely marketed antioxidant supplement (Impryl) did not improve ongoing pregnancy rates in men seeking fertility care. Instead, pregnancy success was significantly lower in the critical 4–6 month treatment window, raising safety concerns.

28 Sep 2025

Nirsevimab sharply cuts RSV hospitalizations in U.S. infants during the 2024–2025 season

In a nationwide EHR cohort of over 400,000 U.S. infants during the 2024–2025 RSV season, nirsevimab use was linked to a 77% lower risk of RSV-related hospitalization. The study also found reduced ICU admissions and intubations, supporting broad seasonal protection in routine care.

28 Sep 2025

Can roselle help fight inflammation? New review suggests strong potential

A new review highlights the anti-inflammatory potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle), synthesizing evidence from 25 studies published between 2019 and 2024. Most findings are from preclinical models, but they point to promising roles in cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroprotective, and anticancer health.

28 Sep 2025

Ligolab and Pathpresenter announce strategic partnership to deliver seamless digital pathology workflows

LigoLab, a leading provider of enterprise laboratory information system (LIS) software and fully integrated laboratory revenue cycle management (lab RCM) solutions, and PathPresenter, a global leader in digital pathology image viewing and management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership.

From PathPresenter 27 Sep 2025

UCLA presents advances in radiation therapy at ASTRO 2025

Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will share the latest research and clinical trial results at the 2025 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, including studies on targeted radioactive therapy for recurrent prostate cancer, new approaches to stereotactic body radiation for prostate and head and neck cancers, advances in MRI- and 5DCT-guided imaging for more precise treatments, and innovations in patient-focused cancer education.

26 Sep 2025

Stereotactic body radiation therapy and surgery show similar outcomes for early lung cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present new data at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2025 Annual Meeting demonstrating that stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and surgery achieved similar survival outcomes at 10-year follow-up for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, with radiation offering quality-of-life benefits.

26 Sep 2025

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Where jobs are scarce, over 1 million people could dodge Trump’s Medicaid work rules

In hepatitis B vaccine debate, CDC panel sidesteps key exposure risk

How air pollution harms kids’ eyesight, and why clean air makes a difference

Testosterone fails to influence risk-taking or fairness in men

Plant-based dog food cuts environmental impact by over 90% vs. red meat

Novel biosensing platform provides quantitative graded evaluation of mild to severe liver injury

Study examines unplanned out-of-hospital deliveries in Styria, Austria

RSV vaccines protect two most-at-risk groups from severe illness

Sleep apnea patients in high-pollution areas suffer higher disease severity, study shows

Hypnosis improves patient comfort and outcomes for acute respiratory failure

Super-resolution imaging unlocks the role of transporter nanoclusters in tumor metabolism

Fathers who smoked as teens may accelerate their children's biological aging

Remote asthma monitoring keeps children out of the emergency department

Precision probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol in mice

Clinical trial disproves claims that antioxidant supplement boosts male fertility

Nirsevimab sharply cuts RSV hospitalizations in U.S. infants during the 2024–2025 season

Can roselle help fight inflammation? New review suggests strong potential

Ligolab and Pathpresenter announce strategic partnership to deliver seamless digital pathology workflows

UCLA presents advances in radiation therapy at ASTRO 2025

Stereotactic body radiation therapy and surgery show similar outcomes for early lung cancer

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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