As the global population ages, supporting older adults in maintaining their cognitive and memory functions has become a pressing concern. The United Nations estimates that by the 2070s, there will be over 2.2 billion people aged 65 or older,…
Category: 5. Health
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Protein sources change the gut microbiome — some drastically
A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut. These microorganisms, known as the…
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InnovationRx: A Patent Fight Over The World’s Top-Selling Drug
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at a patent fight over the world’s top-selling drug, breakthroughs from the American Association for Cancer Research, Verily’s Parkinson’s dataset, the relationship between microplastics and…
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Breakthrough Gene Therapy For Butterfly Children’s Disease
Butterfly children have rare, genetic disorder epidermolysis bullosa
A revolutionary treatment brings new hope to those suffering from a devastating rare skin disorder, while showcasing an innovative funding model that could…
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AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar
If you wanted to check someone’s pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it? You might think it’s impossible, because common health-monitoring devices such as fingertip pulse…
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Humana Reports $1.2 Billion Profit As Medicare Costs Fall Within Expectations
Humana Wednesday reported $1.2 billion in first quarter profits as the company gets better control … More
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Key Implications for DSH Patients
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 07: United States Supreme Court (front row L-R) Associate Justice Sonia … More
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Why True Mental Health Support For Moms Starts With Community
Two women sitting in armchairs and talking. Woman psychologist talking to patient woman. Coach … More
Parental burnout is at an all-time high….
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UnitedHealth Group Shakes Up Management, Taps New Optum CEO
United Health Group Tuesday elevated Dr. Patrick Conway to become the chief executive officer of … More
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