December 11, 2023 ‘Remarkable’ gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease is approved by FDA The FDA has approved the world’s first gene-edited treatment for symptoms of sickle cell disease. Experts weigh in on the potential benefits and limitations.
December 11, 2023 What is compression therapy and how does it help certain medical conditions? Compression therapy — when pressure is applied to certain parts of the body — can help prevent or decrease swelling in the legs, which can be due to many issues. Here's more health insight.
December 5, 2023 Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.
December 5, 2023 AI in health care: The perils of Biden's executive order In an audacious move, the White House recently issued a staggering 111-page executive order on artificial intelligence. The regulatory scope of the order is alarming.
December 4, 2023 10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, chief medical officer of Forum Health in Tampa, Florida, shares the 10 functional health trends that she foresees for 2024. Georgia biohacker Melanie Avalon also weighs in.
December 3, 2023 As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTs weigh in on the situation.
November 30, 2023 Will Biden let a rogue agency ban our Apple Watches? The ITC just ruled that Apple can no longer sell its wildly popular Apple Watch in the United States due to a claim of patent infringement from a company called Masimo.
November 29, 2023 AI model could help predict lung cancer risks in non-smokers, study finds: ‘Significant advancement’ Among the latest artificial intelligence innovations for health care, a routine chest X-ray could help identify non-smokers who are at a high risk for lung cancer, new research indicates.
November 19, 2023 Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments' Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Death rates fell 24% between 2001 and 2021.
November 18, 2023 Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease Many rural hospitals were at risk of closing before the pandemic, and stayed open with the help of COVID-19 funds.