ERISA’s Hidden Cost: Why US Health Insurers Can Deny Claims with Legal Immunity
A 52-year-old federal law designed to protect employee pensions has become a legal shield that bars millions of US patients…
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Decades-Old Understanding of Common Stroke Challenged by New Research on Blood Vessel Damage
Researchers have discovered that a common stroke type long attributed to atherosclerotic plaque may actually stem from enlargement and damage…
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Breakthrough CAR T Therapy Enables Kidney Transplants for High-Antibody Patients
Breakthrough CAR T-cell therapy enables two highly sensitized kidney patients to receive transplants after reducing harmful antibodies. The experimental treatment…
Amish Health Practices Challenge Modern Public Health Assumptions, Expert Analysis Shows
Expert analysis reveals growing recognition that Amish healthcare practices challenge traditional public health approaches. Public health officials acknowledge need for…
Ultra-processed food researchers demand urgent policy reforms as health risks mount
Leading researchers studying ultra-processed foods demand sweeping policy changes, citing a "rigged system" that favours industry over public health. Survey…
Blood Protein Patterns Predict Early Diabetic Eye Damage Years Before Symptoms
Study identifies 71 blood proteins that predict diabetic eye nerve damage with 90.8% accuracy when combined with clinical factors. This…
Aging Brain Takes 50% Longer to Maintain Balance, New Neuroscience Study Reveals
New neuroscience research reveals that aging brains require nearly 50% longer to process balance information compared to younger adults. This…
AI Digital Twins Transform Heart Care, but Women’s Health Data Gaps Persist
AI digital twin technology promises revolutionary heart care through personalized virtual models, but historical medical data biases raise questions about…
New PET Imaging Platform Transforms Real-Time Surgical Margin Assessment in Osteosarcoma
Revolutionary PET imaging platform enables real-time tumor margin assessment during osteosarcoma surgery, potentially reducing recurrence risk while preserving limb function.…
Olive Oil Fat Accelerates Pancreatic Cancer While Fish Oil Cuts Risk by Half in Mice
New mouse study reveals oleic acid from olive oil accelerated pancreatic cancer growth while omega-3 fats reduced development by 50%…