Category: 4. Health

In the new study, published inNeurology® Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology, experts from the School of Medicine found that by using a new MRI scan, they could successfully diagnose MS in 8 minutes. The findings could provide the NHS with a scientific…

Typical females have two X chromosomes, while typical males have one X and one Y chromosome. The differences between the X and Y chromosomes cause hormonal differences…

The study, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, suggests that among this age group, treatment for depression might help to prevent or reduce later aches and pains.

The researchers compared survey data from 3,668 adults aged over 50 who often experienced moderate to…

The researchers at Mass Eye and Ear, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, found that the blood-based diagnostic test they developed called HPV-DeepSeek achieved 99% sensitivity and 99% specificity for…

Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are working to understand how a viral infection can cause persistent joint pain that closely resembles rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease.

In a new study, LJI scientists share a critical first…

A new randomized controlled trial has shed light on the benefits of time-restricted eating (TRE), suggesting that intermittent fasting may help individuals lose weight and improve metabolic markers — even without drastic changes to diet quality. Published in the Nature, the study compared the effects of an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule to a traditional calorie-restriction diet over a yearlong period, with promising results for those seeking a…

Three-dimensional printing is transforming medical care, letting the health care field shift from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. For instance, researchers are developing 3D-printed prosthetic hands specifically designed for children, made with lightweight materials and adaptable control systems.

These continuing advancements in 3D-printed prosthetics demonstrate their increasing affordability and accessibility. Success stories like…

Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my colleagues and I published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.

In the study, we examined questionnaires filled out annually between 2009 and 2018 by 387 adolescents starting at age 11 and an accompanying parent. Topics included history of child and parent alcohol use, beliefs about alcohol…

Across America’s hospitals and physician organizations, familiar refrains echo louder each year:

“Medicare Advantage isn’t paying us enough.”

“We are losing money on Medicare Advantage.”

The frustration is real—and in many cases, justified. As someone who has led both provider and payer organizations, I’ve seen the games that are played….

Last week, Oracle Health, Cleveland Clinic and G42, a cloud computing and AI development company based in the United Arab Emirates, announced a partnership to co-develop and launch an AI based healthcare analytics and clinical intelligence platform.

The initial goals for the platform will be to:

• Provide population level health data for systemic analyses on health outcomes
• Understand and help drive cost reductions for…