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New Book Empowers Seniors to Harness the Benefits of Cannabis for Health and Well-Being

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:11:00 EDT

Seniors seeking natural alternatives to improve their health and quality of life now have a comprehensive guide to turn to. Renowned author and counseling psychologist Beverly A. Potter, PhD, has released her latest book, “Cannabis for Seniors,” a resource designed to educate seniors, their families, and caregivers about the potential benefits of cannabis use. - - This insightful book explores the latest research on cann

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Nutrition and Body Image Program Supports Healthier Behaviors in Women Undergoing Substance Use Treatment

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:46:24 EDT

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF-10) program on nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors among 607 women undergoing treatment for substance use. Findings demonstrated that participation in the 10-week intervention program was associated with significant improvements in nutrition behaviors, physical activity, and intuitive eating, alongside reductions in...

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New evidence confirms malaria vaccine saves child lives and will have high impact in wider rollout

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:21:14 EDT

Findings of a rigorous evaluation of the public health use of the RTS, S malaria vaccine, published today in The Lancet, confirm significant reduction in child deaths in the first African countries to offer the vaccine. - - Over a period of four years, an estimated 1 in 8 child deaths were averted among those eligible to receive the malaria vaccine in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi. According to the authors, positive impact is likely to be as high or higher in other African countries now offerin...

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“Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy,” Best-Selling Book Free for One More Day (Ending Soon) (Until 5/8/2026)

Fri, 8 May 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of VK Raju and Leela Raju's new book, “Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy.” The book is currently free and available for download on Amazon for one more day. - - “Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy” is about a collection of essays by V. K. Raju and Leela Raju that explores ancient medical traditions and India's contributions to healthcare, particularly in ophthalmology. The authors present a holistic...

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Elsevier's ClinicalPath is now a Recognized Quality Solution for the ASCO Certified Program

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:07:35 EDT

Elsevier today announced that ClinicalPath, its oncology decision support solution, has been designated a Recognized Quality Solution (RQS) by the Association for Clinical Oncology for the ASCO Certified program, reinforcing its role in advancing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care. - - Omry Bigger, President, Clinical Solutions, Elsevier said “Cancer practices want to deliver the best care possible, and this recognition means they can be even more confident in the value ClinicalPa...

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Wisdom Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $77.7M Fund II to Advance Tech Enabled Wellbeing

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:02:08 EDT

Wisdom Ventures, a leading early stage VC fund investing in tech-enabled wellbeing, today announced the close of its oversubscribed $77.7M Fund II. The new raise comes after the successful deployment of its $10 million Fund I. With the new fundraise, Wisdom Ventures will deepen its investment in startups building technologies that advance human resilience and wellbeing at scale. - - “In an era where AI is reshaping every facet of our lives, Wisdom Ventures' mission of ensuring humanity's w...

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“Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy,” Best-Selling Book Offered for Free (Ending Soon) (Until 5/8/2026)

Wed, 6 May 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of VK Raju and Leela Raju's new book, “Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for two more days. - - “Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy” is about a collection of essays by V. K. Raju and Leela Raju that explores ancient medical traditions and India's contributions to healthcare, particularly in ophthalmology. The authors present a holistic view of early...

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ConV2X 2026 Decentralized Health Summit Returns to Cambridge, MA, Convening Global Leaders Across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Policy, Research, and Technology

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:30:00 EDT

ConV2X has announced the 2026 Decentralized Health Summit, a premier in person gathering bringing together leaders from healthcare delivery, life sciences, research, policy, investment, and technology to explore and accelerate the next era of decentralized health. - - Scheduled for September 24–25, 2026, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Summit convenes a cross-disciplinary community including healthcare executives, academic and industry researchers, pharmaceutical and biotech leaders, poli...

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New BHTY Issue Spotlights Safe AI, Clinical Data Systems, Blockchain Infrastructure, and Pharma Innovation

Mon, 4 May 2026 08:30:00 EDT

Blockchain in Healthcare Today (BHTY) has released its latest issue, delivering a multidisciplinary collection of peer reviewed research, publisher insight, and executive thought leadership advancing the global conversation on decentralized healthcare, safe AI, blockchain enabled infrastructure, and pharmaceutical innovation. - - This new edition reinforces BHTY's role as a leading scholarly and industry resource at the convergence of healthcare transformation and emerging technologies....

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“Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy” is Free to Download for Only Five Days (Until 5/8/2026)

Mon, 4 May 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of VK Raju and Leela Raju's new book, “Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for only five days. - - “Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy” is about a collection of essays by V. K. Raju and Leela Raju that explores ancient medical traditions and India's contributions to healthcare, particularly in ophthalmology. The authors present a holistic view of earl...

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AMA urges physician protections against AI deepfake impersonation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:11:23 EDT

Responding to the escalating risk of AI-manipulated images, videos and audio that impersonate physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new comprehensive policy framework to establish clear, enforceable protections for physicians against unauthorized AI-generated “deepfakes.” - - Created by the AMA Center for Digital Health and AI, the framework is designed to modernize physician identity protections and close legal gaps to uphold patient safety, professional i...

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Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:06:21 EDT

Good caregivers are often in short supply, but after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, staff levels at nursing homes dropped by 10 percent. What was a simple personnel shortage has moved closer to being a nursing-care crisis. - - “We have an aging population, care for them is labor-intensive, and there are shortages everywhere in that supply chain,” says MIT economist Jonathan Gruber. - - As it happens, about one-fifth of health care support workers in the U.S. are immigrants...

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Annual General Meeting of April 29, 2026 - Bel�n Garijo appointed as Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:33:28 EDT

Sanofi's Mixed General Meeting of Shareholders convened on April 29, 2026, under the chairmanship of Fr�d�ric Oud�a. - - All resolutions were approved with a high level of shareholder support, in particular the appointment of Bel�n Garijo as a board member. In line with the Board's decision of February 11, Bel�n Garijo will assume her duties as Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2026. - - Fr�d�ric Oud�a, Chairman of the Board of Directors , stated: “Bel�n Garijo possesses a rare c...

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Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:48:30 EDT

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will present at the Bernstein's 42 nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27 th, 2026. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. - - A live audio webcast of the presentation will be accessible through Johnson & Johnson's Investor Relations website at www.investor.jnj.com. An archived edition of the session will be available later that day. - - The audio webcast replay will be available approximately 48 hours...

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Novel Study Maps Changes in US Immigration Policy Landscape Since 9/11

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:26:15 EDT

In a comprehensive analysis of state and local sanctuary and anti-sanctuary policies, researchers have mapped the rapidly evolving legal immigration landscape in the US from 2000 to 2021. The dataset sheds light on trends in immigration legislation including “punitive” preemption, state government tendencies to enact laws that are ideologically opposed to the current federal administration, and conservative states using preemption to control liberal localities. The findings of the study ...

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“Bride and Blades” Shows How Marriage and Medicine Can Thrive Together

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:11:38 EDT

Dr. Albert H. Yurvati, DO, PhD, DSc(hc), FACOS, FAHA, introduces his compelling new release, “Bride and Blades: How to Survive a Surgical Marriage.” Part memoir, part manual, the book explores how couples can endure the rigorous demands of medical careers while sustaining love and commitment. - - The work unfolds through the stages of marriage: before medical training, during schooling, in residency, and beyond, addressing stress, financial struggles, and health challenges. Yurvati's stor...

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Sanofi successfully prices 2.3 billion of bond issue

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:35:18 EDT

Sanofi announces that it has successfully priced its offering of €2.3 billion of notes across 3 tranches: - - - • €1,000 million fixed-rate notes, due May 2029, bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.000% - • €650 million fixed-rate notes, due May 2033, bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.375% - • €650 million fixed-rate notes, due May 2037, bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.750% - - - - The notes are being issued under Sanofi's Euro Medium Term Note programme. - - Sanofi in...

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Blockchain in Healthcare Today Reaches H-Index 12 Expanding PubMed Indexed Digital Health Research Impact

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Blockchain in Healthcare Today (BHTY), a peer-reviewed open access journal focused on blockchain and decentralized technologies in healthcare and life sciences, has reached an H-index of 12, according to SCImago SJR 2025 data. - - This milestone indicates that 12 BHTY articles have each received at least 12 independent citations, reflecting sustained engagement from the global research community. - - Launched in 2018, BHTY was the first journal dedicated exclusively to blockchain applicat...

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Dr. Albert H. Yurvati Offers an Honest Insight into Life in a Surgical Marriage

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:57:21 EDT

Author Dr. Albert H. Yurvati, DO, PhD, DSc(hc), FAHA, DFACOS, brings readers a unique blend of memoir and practical advice in “Bride and Blades: How to Survive a Surgical Marriage.” His story spans decades of surgical practice alongside a marriage of over 50 years, offering wisdom to couples navigating the pressures of medicine. - - The book examines life stages from marrying before, during, or after medical training, and handling major life changes later on. With candid anecdotes, Yurvati...

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Sanofi and Regeneron's Dupixent approved in the US as the first biologic medicine for young children with uncontrolled chronic spontaneous urticaria

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:08:24 EDT

- - • Approval for children aged two to 11 years with CSU who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment based primarily on data from the LIBERTY-CUPID clinical study program - • CSU is a chronic skin disease that causes itch and hives that can be debilitating for young children, especially for those whose disease remains uncontrolled - • CSU marks the fifth disease driven in part by type 2 inflammation for which Dupixent is approved in children younger than 12 years of age - - - ...

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How do patients' relatives and friends view the benefits and harms of electroconvulsive therapy?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:07:34 EDT

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which involves passing electricity through the brain under general anesthesia to cause a seizure, usually between six and twelve times, is used to varying degrees around the world for patients with depression and other mental conditions. A study in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice reveals that the experiences of families and friends of individuals undergoing ECT challenge claims that the therapy is safe and effective. - - In th...

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AMA urges Congress to strengthen safeguards for AI chatbots

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:34 EDT

The American Medical Association (AMA) today urged federal lawmakers to put stronger safeguards in place as the use of augmented intelligence (AI) chatbots in mental health care continues to grow. The AMA emphasized both the promise and risks of these rapidly expanding technologies. - - In letters to the co-chairs of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus (PDF), the Congressional Digital Health Caucus (PDF), and the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus (PDF), the AMA recogn...

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Sanofi's Tzield approved in the US to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in young children

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:18:17 EDT

- - • Expanded approval includes children aged one year and above with stage 2 T1D to delay the onset of stage 3 - • Tzield is the first disease-modifying therapy for children aged one year and above diagnosed with stage 2 T1D - - - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental biologic license application for Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv), expanding the indication from eight years and older to as young as one year of age to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes (...

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AMA: Physician burnout rates are falling, specialty gaps remain

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:30 EDT

New data from the American Medical Association (AMA) show physician burnout continuing to decline nationwide, but significant differences across medical specialties underscore the need for more targeted solutions within health systems. - - In 2025, 41.9% of physicians reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout—down from 43.2% in 2024 and 48.2% in 2023—reflecting steady progress in physician well-being also found in peer-reviewed research. However, AMA-exclusive data reveal that...

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Telehealth and Medicine Today Achieves Q2 SCImago Ranking Advancing Its Global Research Presence

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT), the peer-reviewed open access journal published by Partners in Digital Health, has achieved a Q2 quartile ranking in SCImago Journal Rank 2025—placing it in the top half of journals globally and reflecting the journal's growing interdisciplinary reach and the quality of research it has published since its founding. - - A Scopus-indexed, interdisciplinary telehealth journal with an affordable APC and growing global citation impact, THMT continues to exp...

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Novel Research Reveals the Active Role that Skin Cells Play in Rabies Infection

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:02 EDT

While it was previously thought that keratinocytes (skin cells) were only passive conductors that allow the rabies virus to pass through, novel research reveals that these cells play a much more active role. The findings of a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology ( JID ), published by Elsevier, provide direct evidence that keratinocytes can support viral replication and transmit the rabies virus to neurons. The investigators offer a mechanistic explanation for how sup...

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Osteoboost Secures $8M to Expand Access to its FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable for Bone Health

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EDT

Osteoboost Health, Inc., today announced it has closed an $8 million financing round to scale manufacturing, expand clinical research, and broaden the commercial reach of the company's FDA-cleared medical device for low bone density. The round was led by Ambit Health Ventures, with participation from new investors including Emmeline Ventures and Disrupt Health Impact Fund, as well as existing investors Esplanade Ventures and Portfolia. - - Nearly 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a...

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UK start-ups to power a new wave of quantum innovation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:02:24 EDT

The start-ups have joined the DeepTech Catalyst Quantum incubator programme (DTC Quantum), where they will use quantum technologies to develop and commercialise new products designed to deliver practical, real-world benefits. - - DTC Quantum is led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in collaboration with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire. - - The programme supports star...

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Genome Editing Safety Standards to Advance Gene Therapy Development

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:11:56 EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance for sponsors seeking approval of human gene therapy products involving genome editing technologies. When finalized, this guidance will provide recommendations for standardized methods for comprehensively assessing the safety of genome editing therapies to bring effective treatments to patients sooner. - - “Genome editing holds extraordinary promise for treating previously incurable genetic diseases, and today's announcement repre...

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AMA launches “Health vs. Hype” podcast series with iHeartMedia

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:05:05 EDT

The American Medical Association (AMA), in collaboration with iHeartMedia's Ruby studio, today announced the launch of its new podcast series, “Health vs. Hype with the AMA.” The eight-episode series will provide an entertaining deep dive into the latest viral wellness trends, DIY medicine, and common health myths. Each episode will also include an evidence-based discussion with a physician to help listeners understand the trend and distinguish between which health claims are real, which a...

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Osteoboost and Midi Health to Host Free Webinar on HRT and Bone Density for Women in Menopause

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:03:23 EDT

Osteoboost Health, Inc. and Midi Health will co-host a free public webinar, HRT and the New Science of Strong Bones, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET). Hosted by Osteoboost CEO Laura Yecies and moderated by Osteoboost Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Peeke, the one-hour live event will feature Midi Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Mindy Goldman in a fireside chat on the latest science behind how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects bone density during perime...

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Sanofi and Regeneron's Dupixent approved in the EU as the first targeted medicine to treat young children with chronic spontaneous urticaria

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:27:56 EDT

The European Commission has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in children aged two to 11 years with inadequate response to histamine-1 antihistamines (H1AH) and who are na�ve to anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) therapy for CSU. This expands the previous approval in the EU for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with CSU, a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that causes sudden and debilitating hives and recurrin...

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The Brain's Emotional Hub Is Linked to Alcohol Use Differently in Young Men and Women

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:39:16 EDT

New research shows that the threat-response in the brain's amygdala (which processes emotions) is linked to different patterns of drinking by sex. In young males, heightened amygdala reactivity was linked to increased depressive symptoms, which in turn predicted heavier alcohol consumption. In young females, no such pathway existed. Instead, greater amygdala reactivity was associated with lower levels of problematic drinking. The findings from the study in Biological Psychiatry, publi...

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Ardian signs an agreement to acquire a stake in IVB Wellness Lab, a fast‑growing and innovative supplements brand in Spain

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:24:41 EDT

IVB Wellness Lab (“IVB”), a leading Spanish company in the research, development and distribution of science‑backed dietary supplements, welcomes Ardian, a global private investment firm, as a minority shareholder. - - Founded in 2021 by Dr. Isabel Vi�a Bas, Valerio Soto Ferri, and Carlos Vi�a Bas, IVB has established itself as one of Spain's most dynamic dietary supplement brands operating in a market driven by sustainable consumer trends around lifestyle and healthcare. Headquartere...

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