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- Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectivelyon 10/07/2025 at 17:17
Although the avian flu (H5N1) virus may not be making the news as frequently, it is still working hard behind the scenes, attempting to evolve into more and more effective versions. Since the highly pathogenic avian flu was detected in Canada in 2021, it has led to the infection of over 180 million domestic birds in Canada and the United States. New evidence published in Science Advances, indicates that the H5N1 virus has been intermixing with low-pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (LPAIVs) to expand its host options and geographical range.
- New AI model could help scientists pinpoint signs of cancer cellson 10/07/2025 at 17:10
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) reports its latest AI model aimed at helping researchers better understand how cells behave by focusing on the key networks that control cell behavior, making complex biological problems, like cancer, easier to solve.
- Uncovering the relationship between oral function and lifestyle-related diseaseson 10/07/2025 at 17:05
The term “oral health” refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it is closely linked with our well-being and quality of life.
- Content or form? The two possible paths of our memorieson 10/07/2025 at 17:04
If memories are the black box of our past, they can also shed light on the present by giving meaning to new situations. But how does memory retrieve either surface matches (based on same places, same people) or deeper, more conceptual ones (based on similar intentions or actions)?
- Varying associations ID’d between hormone therapy, young-onset breast canceron 10/07/2025 at 17:00
Associations between hormone therapy and young-onset breast cancer (diagnosed at younger than 55 years) vary, according to a study published online in the July issue of The Lancet Oncology.
- Doctors at increased risk of poor mental health—study highlights helpful approacheson 10/07/2025 at 16:53
Doctors are at higher risk of depression, anxiety and suicide than almost any other profession. Now, a global review led by UNSW Sydney and Black Dog Institute reveals which intervention approaches can help—and where urgent research is still needed.
- Heart attack symptoms are complex and mild, not dramatic like movies show, according to studyon 10/07/2025 at 16:26
Hollywood has shaped how many people imagine a heart attack—someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically. But those portrayals are misleading and shouldn’t be expected, says Ann Eckhardt, a nursing professor and researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington.
- How sleep might mitigate worst symptoms of internet gaming disorderon 10/07/2025 at 16:19
The World Health Organization defines IGD as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior that takes precedence over other life interests and activities, resulting in significant impairment or distress.
- Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your healthon 10/07/2025 at 16:05
As the summer’s sunny days take hold, many people turn to outdoor exercise.
- The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health?on 10/07/2025 at 16:04
Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded—virtually—asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises.
- Watch: She’s at High Risk of Breast Cancer. She Moved, and Her Screening Costs Soared.by Caresse Jackman, InvestigateTV and Jamie Grey, InvestigateTV on 10/07/2025 at 09:00
This installment of InvestigateTV and KFF Health News’ “Costly Care” series explores how the type of medical facility where a patient seeks care can affect the cost of that care — particularly when that facility is a hospital.
- Doulas, Once a Luxury, Are Increasingly Covered by Medicaid — Even in GOP Statesby Lauren Sausser and Katheryn Houghton on 10/07/2025 at 09:00
Even as states brace for significant reductions in federal Medicaid funding over the next decade, conservative legislatures across the country are passing laws that grant doula access to Medicaid beneficiaries.
- An Arm and a Leg: The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part IIby Dan Weissmann on 09/07/2025 at 09:00
In this second part of a two-part series on dealing with the high price of prescription drugs, experts share their insider tips.
- World’s Premier Cancer Institute Faces Crippling Cuts and Chaosby Rachana Pradhan and Arthur Allen on 09/07/2025 at 09:00
After spearheading a 34% cut in cancer mortality, the National Cancer Institute at the NIH is bleeding resources and staff and could see its budget cut by nearly 40%.
- Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Billsby Rae Ellen Bichell and Katheryn Houghton on 09/07/2025 at 09:00
A Colorado bill banning surprise billing for ambulance rides passed unanimously in both legislative chambers, only to be met with a veto from the governor. As more states pass such legislation, some are hitting the same snag — concerns about raising premiums.