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Dr. David Fajgenbaum received last rites in his twenties, then found his own cure by repurposing an existing drug. Now his nonprofit uses AI to match 4,000 drugs against 18,000 diseases, hunting for overlooked treatments hiding in plain sight.
A major study found that older adults who received the Shingrix vaccine had a 24% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn't. The finding adds to growing evidence that protecting your brain health might be as simple as staying current on your vaccines.
Illinois just became the first state to let doctors count menopause training toward hours they already need, turning 200 certified specialists into potentially thousands. It's a simple fix to a problem costing women $150 billion in lost productivity.
Liver cancer patients in West Virginia can now access a groundbreaking treatment that destroys tumors using sound waves instead of surgery. The $1.3 million system at Cabell Huntington Hospital is the first of its kind in the state.
Malaysia and Japan are turning traditional bird's nest into cutting-edge medicine that could help millions with bone and joint problems. The partnership could unlock $10 million in new health solutions for aging populations.
A groundbreaking study from UTHealth Houston shows that survivors of life-threatening aortic dissection can safely participate in moderate exercise at home without increased risk. The findings give hope to thousands of patients who've been too afraid to move after their medical emergency.
A generation of Australian women vaccinated against HPV as teens is now seeing cervical cancer nearly vanish. Among women in their late twenties, cases have dropped 95% in just over a decade.
Researchers have discovered the "doorway" that lets Parkinson's disease spread through the brain and found a way to block it. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that actually slow or stop the disease, not just ease symptoms.
A breakthrough drug for alopecia areata helped 40% of patients regrow hair covering 80% of their scalp, exceeding expectations and sending Q32 Bio's stock soaring. After financial struggles and layoffs, the company's bet on bempikibart is paying off for millions living with autoimmune hair loss.
India's Assam state has achieved 87.7% vaccination coverage, showing remarkable progress even as measles outbreaks return globally. The success comes despite flooding, migration, and access challenges that still leave some children without vaccines.
Scientists have discovered how to boost immune cells by changing their metabolism, opening a promising new path to treat skin cancers that resist current therapies. Clinical trials are already testing these metabolic treatments alongside immunotherapy.
Nearly 1 million veterans with serious mental illness could gain access to groundbreaking psychedelic therapies through a new five-year federal partnership. The VA and HHS are training providers and preparing treatment protocols now so veterans won't wait years after FDA approval.
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