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A recent study suggests the plant-based EAT-Lancet diet may lower chronic kidney disease risk, linking healthier eating patterns with improved kidney outcomes and environmental sustainability benefits.

Growing emphasis on clear researcher-public communication underscores need for accessible health information, building trust, countering misinformation, and empowering patients to make informed treatment decisions.

Rising antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae highlights urgent need to understand its protective capsule, guiding innovative vaccines, improved treatments, and strategies to preserve antibiotic effectiveness.

New research reveals Type 2 diabetes involves genetic activity across multiple tissues, advancing understanding of disease mechanisms and supporting more personalized, inclusive prevention and treatment strategies.

Community health workers are improving hypertension management in remote areas, expanding access to care and offering sustainable solutions to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.

Emerging research links smartphone-tracked physical activity with improved depression management, offering clinicians new data-driven tools to personalize care and support mental health treatment strategies.

Geographic inequalities in interventional oncology limit access to non-surgical cancer treatments, underscoring the need for targeted funding, improved referrals, and equitable expansion of services.

A growing U.S. primary care physician shortage leaves patients facing long waits, prompting expanded telehealth and AI solutions to maintain access and continuity of care.

New research suggests omega-3 supplements’ role in colorectal cancer prevention may depend on ALOX15 enzyme levels, highlighting the growing importance of personalized, genetics-informed nutrition guidance.

Advances in retinal imaging are transforming epiretinal membrane surgery decisions, shifting focus beyond visual acuity to patient symptoms and anatomical detail for more personalized care.

New research reveals skeletal muscle resists cancer metastasis, offering insights into protective mechanisms that could inspire innovative treatments and improve outcomes for patients with advanced cancers.

Geographic disparities limit access to interventional oncology, highlighting urgent needs for equitable cancer care expansion, targeted funding, and improved referral networks in underserved communities.

Pigmented Bowen disease can appear differently on darker skin, highlighting the need for improved clinician awareness, tailored training, and earlier diagnosis to enhance equitable skin cancer care.

A nationwide recall of organic chia seeds over salmonella concerns underscores ongoing food safety vigilance, urging consumers to check products and follow public health guidance.

Substance use disorder commonly co-occurs with schizophrenia, demanding integrated treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare burdens.

Research links cholesterol metabolism to estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer progression, suggesting metabolic health and cholesterol management may shape personalized treatments and prevention strategies for women.

Ultra-high dose methylcobalamin is being studied as a potential ALS therapy, offering hope for slowing disease progression and expanding treatment options for patients and families.

Ancient bacterial defenses against viruses could inspire innovative antivirals, offering targeted treatments amid antibiotic resistance and advancing healthcare, public health preparedness, and food safety strategies.

Male infertility affects emotional wellbeing and relationships, underscoring the need to reduce stigma, encourage open dialogue, and provide inclusive, couple-centered fertility care and support.

Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and healthy fats may lower stroke risk in women, supporting dietary prevention strategies globally.

U.S. cancer cases are projected to surpass two million by 2026, stressing prevention and resource planning, even as survival rates continue improving across many cancer types.

New research shows sex differences influence how blood proteins relate to adolescent mental health, highlighting the need for personalized, biologically informed approaches to youth mental healthcare.

Rare reports link isotretinoin to hematuria, highlighting the need for patient education, routine urine monitoring, and vigilant management to ensure acne treatment safety overall outcomes.

Research identifies estrogen receptor beta as a potential brake on inflammatory breast cancer spread, opening doors to targeted therapies and improved outcomes for patients with this aggressive disease.

Researchers are exploring ultra-high dose methylcobalamin for ALS, offering potential new treatment options that may slow disease progression and bring hope to patients and families.

Ancient bacterial defenses against viruses inspire novel antiviral strategies, offering alternatives amid antibiotic resistance and promising safer, targeted treatments for human health and food safety.

Male factor infertility carries emotional and social impacts, highlighting the need to reduce stigma, support men’s mental health, and promote inclusive, couple-centered fertility care.

Study suggests women with Sjögren syndrome face higher breast cancer risk, underscoring the need for heightened screening awareness, personalized care, and informed patient–provider discussions.

Genomic testing enables personalized prostate cancer treatment, but disparities in access persist, highlighting the need for equitable policies ensuring all patients benefit from precision medicine advances.

Safely reducing broad-spectrum antibiotics in improving sepsis patients may curb resistance, lower side effects, and maintain recovery, prompting hospitals to rethink antibiotic de-escalation practices nationwide.

Breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy show changing quality-of-life needs, emphasizing personalized emotional support to improve wellbeing, treatment adherence, and overall outcomes throughout care.

Treatment-resistant postpartum depression leaves some mothers without relief, highlighting urgent needs for identifying risk factors, personalized care, and better support to improve recovery for families.

Many commercially insured Americans live with chronic conditions, driving higher healthcare costs and underscoring the need for improved prevention, management strategies, and informed policy decisions.

Navigating mental health services is increasingly vital as anxiety and depression rise, helping individuals overcome access barriers, find timely care, and connect with support resources.

Chlamydia, the world’s most common bacterial STI, disproportionately affects young women in South Africa, underscoring urgent needs for targeted screening, education, prevention, and treatment access.

Evaluating evidence behind depression therapies, including interpersonal therapy, CBT, and medication, is crucial to ensure trustworthy research guides treatment choices for patients, clinicians, and policymakers.

A nasal spray vaccine shows promise against bird flu, potentially blocking H5N1 infections, reducing transmission, and strengthening pandemic preparedness beyond traditional influenza shots.

EMA and remote measurement-based care use technology to monitor mental health in real time, enabling more personalized treatment, better outcomes, and improved patient engagement.