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A recent study published in Radiology explores whether artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of tumor volume from MRI scans can predict the risk of metastasis and other outcomes for prostate cancer patients who have undergone surgery or radiation treatment. Advances in MRI Technology Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized prostate…

A recent study published in SLEEP Advances highlights the varying risk of dementia in men and women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), revealing that women may face a higher threat. The research underscores the need for targeted interventions to address modifiable risk factors for dementia, especially in older adults. Dementia…

For years, ADHD and autism were thought to mainly affect boys and men. Boys are still diagnosed with these conditions at a rate about five times higher than girls. However, new research reveals that these conditions also impact girls and women, though they are often underdiagnosed. Historically, most research on…

As the 2024 presidential election heads into its final stretch, issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion have dominated the political conversation. However, former President Donald J. Trump has recently brought health policy into the spotlight with a pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lead on health-related matters. This…

A new study has found that Medicaid waivers, designed to expand addiction treatment services in large residential facilities, have had little effect on increasing treatment or reducing nonfatal overdoses. The study, conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), compared the outcomes in 17 states that received these…

A recent study published in the BMC Public Health journal has highlighted the importance of sleep duration and consistency in achieving “successful aging” among older adults in China. The research found that both insufficient and excessive sleep are associated with lower chances of successful aging, emphasizing the need to track…

A recent study published in The Lancet introduces a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced electrocardiogram (ECG) model called AIRE, which uses patients’ medical histories and imaging data to accurately predict risks related to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and overall mortality. While AI has been used in the past for disease and mortality…

Dave Asprey, a prominent biohacker and Instagram lifestyle influencer known as the “father of biohacking,” has shared insights into why some people wake up between 3 and 5 a.m. and struggle to return to sleep. Asprey is the creator of a DIY health movement that encourages individuals to modify their…

A systematic review led by Monash University emphasizes the need to reduce weight stigma in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study found that an excessive focus on weight loss can harm the mental health and well-being of individuals living with PCOS. Published in Obesity Reviews, the research…

A glaucoma medication has shown promise in preventing the build-up of tau protein in the brain, a key factor in several forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge conducted tests using zebrafish and mice, revealing that carbonic anhydrase inhibitors,…