HEALTH

Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Missing Voices in Diabetes Drug Trials

Recent research examined who gets tested with new diabetes medicines that also help the heart. The study looked at large phase three and four trials of SGLT‑2 inhibitors, drugs that lower blood sugar by making the kidneys excrete more glucose. These medicines have shown promise for people with type

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Child Back Pain and Surgery: What We Learned

The research looks at kids who had back surgery because a disc in the lower spine slipped. It asks which factors make this problem worse and how well kids recover after surgery. One focus is the COVID‑19 lockdown. The study compares children treated before and during the pandemic to see if delays

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Bringing Cancer Drugs into Everyday Care

Countries are now finding ways to put life‑saving cancer medicines onto their health lists. The move follows a global guide that tells governments which drugs are most essential for treating common illnesses. By adding these medicines to national plans, health workers can give patients the right tre

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Youth Voices Shape New Mental Health Apps

Mental health problems among kids and teens have climbed after the pandemic. Smartphones can help by offering quick support, but most apps ignore what people from lower‑income or ethnic minority groups really need. If their views aren’t included, the apps may be hard to use and could widen health ga

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Finding Faith and Food: How Belief Shapes Eating Disorder Journeys

Religion and spirituality can act as a lifeline or a hurdle for people dealing with eating disorders. In Australia and New Zealand, studies show that these personal beliefs influence how individuals understand their illness, cope with it, and seek help. Some people draw comfort from prayer or com

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Worldwide Patterns of Fungal Sinus Infections

"The spread of fungal sinus infections varies across the globe, with each type showing distinct habits and results. Researchers have only a handful of side‑by-side data from different regions, leaving many questions unanswered. In some parts of the world, certain fungal strains thrive in warm, humi

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Fitness Bands Could Spot MS Progression Early

Researchers have found that everyday fitness trackers might signal when multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse. The study followed 238 people with MS for about three years, giving them wrist‑worn devices that recorded how much they moved, how long they sat still, and their sleep patterns. Pa

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Future Doctors Will Learn More About Food

In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

A 30‑Percent Drop: What It Means for Autoimmune Encephalitis Care

The Clinical Assessment Scale in Autoimmune Encephalitis, or CASE, is a tool that doctors use to gauge how bad the disease feels in patients. Yet nobody had decided what change on this scale actually signals a real improvement or worsening. Researchers set out to fill that gap by looking at a gro

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Predicting Cancer Outcomes with Smart Algorithms

A new study shows how computer learning can help doctors decide who needs extra treatment after surgery for mouth cancer. The researchers built models that look at many patient details—age, tumor size, and other health factors—to score the risk of cancer coming back. They tested these models on a la

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