Illustration depicting John Thune and Chuck Schumer at a congressional press conference, with the U.S. Capitol in the background. The Fate of American Healthcare Is Shaped When Congress Chooses Its Leaders: Whose Voices Are Heard, and How Can Voters Have a Say? - Congressional leadership elections take place largely outside public view, yet the politicians selected help determine which healthcare reforms advance. Research…

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Woman working at a laptop, appearing tired and thoughtful despite maintaining her daily responsibilities High-Functioning Depression: Why Successful Adults Get Missed - Key Takeaways The term high-functioning depression isn’t a diagnosis, but most likely refers to persistent depressive disorder or major depression…
Doctor examining two brain MRI scans beside three adults of different ages, illustrating research on brain aging. Brain MRI Study of More Than 60,000 People Links Accelerated Brain Aging to Higher Mortality Risk - Key Takeaways A study involving 61,437 UK Biobank participants found that accelerated brain aging, estimated from MRI scans, was associated…
Middle-aged couple reviewing insurance paperwork with a calculator and laptop at their kitchen table. After the Midterms, Congress Still Has Time to Restore ACA Subsidies Before 2027 - The 2026 midterms have changed the political outlook in Washington, but Americans buying their own health insurance still face difficult…
Elderly man wearing a kippah consulting a female dental professional who is holding a model of upper and lower dentures in a dental clinic. Holocaust Survivors More Likely to Have Full Dentures, a Marker of Severe Tooth Loss, Than Other Older Jewish Israelis - Key Takeaways A 2026 Israeli study found that 56.3% of Holocaust survivors in its sample had two full dentures, compared…
Middle-aged Asian woman discussing lung health with a doctor in a medical office, with a chest X-ray displayed on a monitor. Two Blood Proteins Linked to Lung Cancer Risk Years Before Diagnosis in People Who Never Smoked - Key Takeaways Researchers examined 2,821 blood proteins in 360 people who had never smoked, including 180 who developed lung cancer…
Close-up image of a middle-aged woman with olive-brown skin and visible vitiligo patches on her face and neck. Oral Vitiligo Drug Shows Promise in Two Major Trials, Offering New Hope for People With Widespread Skin Depigmentation - Key Takeaways Two phase 3 clinical trials involving 916 adults found that an experimental oral medication called povorcitinib improved skin…
A woman and man considering shopping decisions, with symbols representing social pressure, discounts, and online reviews. Are Women More Easily Influenced Than Men? What Eight Studies Reveal About Social Pressure and Buying Behavior - Key Takeaways Some studies have found that women are more responsive than men to particular forms of social influence, especially…
Teenage girl practicing calming breathing exercises while her mother offers support, with a healthy habits poster in the background. Teaching Teens to Manage Emotions May Help Prevent Weight Regain, Randomized Trial Finds - Key Takeaways A randomized clinical trial involving 166 adolescents and their parents found that adding emotional-skills training to family-based weight…
Fresh yellow-orange prickly pear fruits, whole and sliced, beside an illustrated human silhouette and medical symbols representing inflammation and antioxidant activity. Prickly Pear Fruit Consumption Reduces Inflammatory Biomarkers in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Crossover Trial - Key Takeaways A randomized crossover trial involving 28 healthy adults found that eating 400 grams of prickly pear fruit pulp…
Medical illustration comparing intensive weight loss and knee replacement surgery for severe knee osteoarthritis, showing a damaged knee joint and an artificial knee implant. Intensive Weight Loss vs. Knee Arthroplasty in Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence From the INKA Randomized Trial - Weight loss is an important treatment for knee osteoarthritis in people living with overweight or obesity. It can reduce joint…
Young girl wearing a black wristband while looking at a smartphone displaying temperature, heart rate, sleep, and activity measurements. Smartwatch for Childhood Brain Tumor Survivors Shows High Wearability in Small Dutch Pilot Study - Key Takeaways Researchers in the Netherlands developed a wearable device called the EndoWatch to help monitor health problems associated with…
Middle-aged woman sitting on a bed, grimacing in pain while holding her lower back and hip. Cervical Cancer Survivors Faced Years of Pelvic Pain After Radiation-Related Fractures, Israeli Study Finds - Key Takeaways An Israeli study of 153 patients treated with chemotherapy and radiation for cervical cancer found that 18 patients…

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