At Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital’s emergency department, where—as in many U.S. hospitals—patients are forced to wait for treatment in the hallways due to lack of space and overcrowding. (Photo by Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images)
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Category: 5. Health
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AI Is Rewriting How Pharma Engages Patients And Doctors
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For two decades, the branded pharma website has been treated as the centerpiece of digital engagement. It has been the polished ‘front door’, where brands prepared to tell their story and…
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How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity
The 2025 government shutdown drew widespread attention to how many Americans struggle to get enough food. For 43 days, the more than 42 million Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits had to find other ways…
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How Predictive Genomics Is Rewriting Our Health Stories
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The era of predictive genomics is rapidly reshaping how we think about disease, risk and lifelong health. Recent advances in whole-genome sequencing…
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The body trait that helps keep your brain young
Researchers report that people who have more muscle and a lower visceral fat to muscle ratio tend to show signs of a younger biological brain age. This conclusion comes from a study that will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the…
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How personalized algorithms trick your brain into wrong answers
The personalized recommendation systems that curate content on platforms such as YouTube may also interfere with how people learn, according to new research. The study found that when an algorithm decided which information appeared during a…
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Two Alzheimer’s Trial Failures Reveal Clinical Challenges
This week delivered a sobering reminder that Alzheimer’s disease continues to defy even the most sophisticated scientific strategies. Within 24 hours, two major pharmaceutical players—Johnson & Johnson and Novo Nordisk—announced failures of…
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Political Polarization Is Harmful To Health. 7 Ways To Heal, From A Doctor
Sensational political coverage and nonstop breaking-news alerts can elevate stress and worsen mental and physical health.
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The media landscape is a constant battlefield these days. This increasingly creates an environment marked by political…
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5 Habits For A Happier, Healthier Thanksgiving, From A Neurologist
Thanksgiving is about more than the meal—it’s about slowing down, connecting, and savoring the moments that matter. With gratitude, balance, and the people you love, you can enjoy the holiday fully while still taking care of your health.
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Scientists find a hidden weak spot that may trigger Alzheimer’s
They’re tiny particles — with potentially huge human consequences. Researchers at Aarhus University have uncovered a flaw in how cells form what are known as exosomes, and this defect is associated with a mutation found in some people living…
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