At its heart, science is about the joy of discovery — extending the boundaries of what we know and learning more about the world and our place in it. Research over the last year was no exception, delighting us with the silly to the…
Category: 5. Health
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The Biggest Technological Breakthroughs Of 2025
In this week’s edition of The Prototype we look at the biggest tech breakthroughs of 2025–and the year’s best music.
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Oz’s `Just Be Healthy’ Message To Counter Flu Sparks Controversy
It isn’t wrong to promote healthier living. But misinforming the public on the flu vaccine and downplaying the disease’s impact aren’t in public health’s interest.
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This tiny nerve may help keep the heart young
New research suggests that one of the most important keys to a healthier and more youthful heart may be the vagus nerve. A study coordinated by the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and published in Science Translational Medicine found…
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Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout
Physical activity continues to affect the body even after the movement itself has ended.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that being physically active increases the total amount of energy a…
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As Insurers Drop Obesity Drug Coverage, Access Worsens For Those Most In Need
At least 12% of adults in the U.S. have been prescribed a glucagon‐like peptide‐1 drug for one or multiple indications, but 54% of users report affordability challenges.
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A key Alzheimer’s gene emerges in African American brain study
Alzheimer disease (AD) affects African Americans (AA) at roughly twice the rate seen in White or European-ancestry (EA) individuals living in the U.S. Researchers attribute part of this disparity to social and structural factors, including…
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Healthcare AI 2026 Enters Its Next Act — Prove It Or Lose It
As healthcare AI matures in 2026, proof beats promises, trust outperforms technology, and humans reclaim the center of care.
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Predicting A Continued Disruptive 2026 In Healthcare And The Economy
Significant changes to public health infrastructure, the healthcare system and economy in 2025 won’t end as we flip the calendar. Disruption will continue in 2026.
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Measles Cases In 2025 Top 2000. U.S. About To Lose Elimination Status
January 2026 marks a year since measles outbreaks began, which should prompt the Pan American Health Organization to revoke measles elimination status from the U.S.
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