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israelnationalnews.comscience13 hrs ago
Columbia Study: Six Weeks of Later Bedtimes Linked to Average One-Pound Gain
Ninety-five adults delayed their bedtime by 90 minutes for six weeks and gained an average of one pound while spending 20 more minutes sedentary each day. The findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers and outside experts linked the changes to disrupt…
arstechnica.comai1 day ago
Consumer AI models scored higher than specialized tools on medical knowledge test questions
A June 12 study in Nature Medicine found three general-purpose AI systems scored higher than two physician-focused tools on 100 medical questions. Gemini led with 97.4 percent, followed by ChatGPT at 94.2 percent.
rigzone.comworld1 day ago
Sudan Reopens 15 Maternity Wards in Khartoum as Births Rise
Hospitals across the capital now record about 7,000 deliveries a month after the Khartoum State Ministry of Health repaired and reopened 15 wards. Mothers from distant states travel long distances to reach the facilities despite medicine shortages and high costs.
usatoday.comtechnology2 days ago
Trial Finds DHA Supplements Raise Brain Fluid Levels but Show No Effect on Memory Scores or Brain Volume
A randomized trial of 365 older adults found high-dose DHA increased cerebrospinal fluid levels by 17 percent yet produced no measurable gains in memory tests or hippocampal volume after 24 months. Wired reported the results from the USC School of Medicine study.
focustaiwan.twfinance2 days ago
Central Bank Says Food and Medicine Stocks Will Run Out by End of August
The Central Bank governor told Majd Tab that current reserves of food and medicine will be exhausted by the end of August if the siege continues. The statement provides a specific timeline for supply depletion under existing conditions.
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focustaiwan.twai3 days ago
AI tools digitize traditional Chinese medicine production and diagnosis
A Tianjin project invests 180 million yuan to apply AI across herb processing and patient assessment. The effort seeks to cut energy use, raise consistency, and expand exports of customized remedies.
Euronewsscience4 days ago
Study links each extra hour of prolonged sitting to 10% higher cancer death risk, finds light activity cuts risk
A PLOS Medicine study of 90,000 UK Biobank volunteers linked extended sitting bouts to higher cancer incidence and mortality. Replacing one hour of prolonged sedentary behavior with light activity cut cancer death risk by 12%.
680news.comworld4 days ago
Oregon Hospital Renews Contract with Local ER Doctors Group Before Court Ruling
A hospital system dropped plans to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD after the local group challenged the move under Oregon's 2025 corporate practice of medicine law. The case ended without a court ruling when the hospital renewed its agreement with the independen…
dailywire.comscience6 days ago
UK Survey: Nearly Half See Sunday Emergency Contraception Access as Difficult, 7% See Weekday Problems
A YouGov poll of 2,115 people showed almost half believe emergency contraception would be hard to obtain on a Sunday, while nearly two-thirds expect difficulty after 10pm. The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare released the data and called for reclassifying the medicin…
biopharmadive.comscience6 days ago
Beeline Medicines Raises $126.3 Million in Series A Extension
Bain Capital Life Sciences-backed startup Beeline Medicines secured additional funding. Separately, the acting director of the FDA office reviewing cell and gene therapies announced his departure. Both developments were reported June 30, 2026.
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Study Finds Low Awareness of Australia's Black Triangle Drug Scheme
A survey of 405 Australians showed roughly half of healthcare professionals and one in 10 consumers knew about the monitoring symbol for new medicines. The Therapeutic Goods Administration scheme, launched in 2018, has not produced a significant rise in adverse event reports.
Euronewsworld9 days ago
Nature Medicine Study Finds Younger Birth Cohorts Show Higher Biological Age Than Older Ones
Euronews reported findings from a Nature Medicine study indicating higher biological age among adults born 1965-1974 and 1990-1999 compared with earlier groups. The research correlates with a 79 percent global rise in under-50 cancer diagnoses since 1990.
yardbarker.comsports9 days ago
Penguins Draft Identical Twin Brothers in First Two Rounds
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck with the 22nd and 39th overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Both players spent the 2025-26 season with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League.
automotiveworld.comscience9 days ago
Study Finds Stockholm3 Blood Test Detected More Aggressive Prostate Cancers Than PSA but Produced Similar False-Positive Rates
A study of more than 12,000 men found Stockholm3 identified 90 percent of aggressive prostate cancer cases versus 74 percent for PSA tests. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet published the results in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The test maker plans to pursue FDA approval…
cointelegraph.comworld10 days ago
Philippine Regulatory Commission Suspends Doctor for Six Months
The Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine suspended a licensed physician's certificate for six months after finding her statements about healthcare workers violated the medical code of ethics. The board said the doctor may resume practice after serving the suspension and fili…
forbes.compolitics11 days ago
Administration Considers Pilot Program for 340B Drug Discount Transparency
The Trump administration is evaluating a pilot program to increase oversight of the 340B drug discount program. The program requires drug manufacturers to sell medicines at reduced prices to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income patients.
thehindu.comworld12 days ago
IFS finds medicine graduates earn up to £400,000 more but a quarter of all graduates worse off over lifetime
Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis of England-domiciled students finds wide variation in lifetime financial returns by degree subject. The Department for Education will cap enrollment in courses with the lowest returns and consult on English-language requirements for student f…
rnz.co.nzscience12 days ago
Senators Introduce Bill to Allow Methadone Prescriptions at Pharmacies, Adding HHS Authority for More Prescribers
Sens. Ed Markey and Rand Paul introduced updated legislation Thursday to let board-certified addiction medicine doctors prescribe methadone for pharmacy pickup. The measure revives a 2023 proposal that cleared a Senate committee but stalled. It also lets HHS designate additional…
citizen.co.zaworld12 days ago
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid boat and detains over 430 activists; abuse allegations denied
Israeli forces intercepted the Peluxo carrying school supplies, infant formula and medicines, detaining more than 430 activists from multiple countries. Detainees described physical abuse and harsh conditions aboard the vessel and later at Ktziot prison. France, Italy and Austral…
vintagevalueinvesting.comscience13 days ago
Eli Lilly and Bayer Say German Policies Reduce Pharmaceutical Investment
Eli Lilly and Bayer stated that Germany's current approach to spending on innovative medicines could affect the country's appeal for future pharmaceutical projects. The companies linked their comments to existing reimbursement and pricing rules.
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Fox Newsscience13 days ago
Small Study Finds Four-Minute Daily Exercises Improved Some Mobility Tests in Older Adults
A Penn State College of Medicine study found that a four-minute home exercise program boosted leg strength, balance and mobility among sedentary adults aged 65 and older. Participants completed the routine on 81 percent of days over 12 weeks. The findings were published in PLOS O…
theconversation.comscience14 days ago
Australia Keeps Paraquat Legal With New Worker Protections
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority decided Tuesday to allow continued use of paraquat and diquat. The regulator added stricter limits on application methods and equipment to reduce exposure risks.
Fortunebusiness14 days ago
Insilico Medicine signs up to $2.5 billion neuroimmune-drug deal with SK Biopharmaceuticals
Insilico Medicine partnered with SK Biopharmaceuticals in a deal exceeding $2.5 billion to develop neuroimmune drugs. Insilico will apply its Pharma.AI platform while SK Biopharmaceuticals manages later development stages. The agreement marks Insilico’s largest Asia-Pacific tie-u…
neurosciencenews.comscience14 days ago
Study Links Accelerated Biological Aging to Higher Early-Onset Cancer Risk
A study published in Nature Medicine examined data from two large cohorts and found that people born in later decades showed greater biological aging than earlier cohorts. This accelerated aging was associated with increased risk of several early-onset solid cancers.
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science15 days ago
Drugmakers test compounds to limit muscle loss during weight reduction
Several pharmaceutical companies are developing medicines that aim to preserve lean mass while patients lose fat. Early human data and repurposed compounds are entering mid-stage trials.
upi.comscience15 days ago
U.S. Opens Drug Price Investigation Targeting Germany
The U.S. government announced an investigation into German drug pricing on June 19. Officials say the probe will examine whether underpayment for U.S. medicines is unreasonable or discriminatory.
yahoo.comai16 days ago
AI Model Reviewed Genetic Data of 18 Patients, Yielding Few New Diagnoses in Small Study
Researchers from OpenAI and Boston Children's Hospital used an AI tool to re-examine existing genetic records. The study was published June 20, 2026, in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Wiredtechnology16 days ago
Dietitians Review Greens Powders
A 1994 FDA ruling classifies supplements as food rather than medicine, leaving greens powders without mandatory testing for ingredient accuracy or health claims. Market demand continues to grow despite the absence of standardized oversight.
France 24world16 days agoUpdated
Bolivia Declares State of Emergency After 50-Day Blockade Crisis
President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on June 20, 2026, hours after reaching a deal with the main trade union federation. The measure allows military deployment nationwide amid shortages of food, medicine and fuel.
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France 24politics16 days agoUpdated
Bolivian President Declares State of Emergency After Deal With Workers’ Confederation to Clear Road Blockades
President Rodrigo Paz invoked emergency powers Saturday after 50 days of protests that have halted fuel, food and medicine supplies across parts of the country.
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France 24science18 days ago
U.S. Opens Trade Investigation Into German Drug Pricing
The United States Trade Representative launched a probe on Thursday into whether Germany underpays for innovative medicines. The move follows months of talks and could lead to tariffs.
The Independentscience21 days ago
Two Veterinary Clinics Stay Open in Gaza
Pet owners in Gaza face difficulties feeding animals and obtaining medical care as shortages affect the few remaining clinics. Veterinarians report that many medicines and vaccines are unavailable despite approvals for some animal vaccines.
Al Jazeeraworld22 days ago
University of el-Geneina lecture halls shelter people displaced by Sudan fighting under RSF control
The Faculty of Medicine lecture halls now house families who fled fighting elsewhere in Sudan. More than 120,000 displaced people live in el-Geneina amid high food and water prices.
newscientist.comworld23 days ago
Researchers Detect Aconitine on Ming-Era Surgical Tools in Xia Quan Tomb
Scientists found traces of a plant toxin on 14th-century instruments, confirming use of a topical anaesthetic developed by traditional Chinese medicine surgeon Xia Quan.
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bbc.co.ukworld23 days ago
Emergency doctors urge seven-day NHS services to cut deaths and costs
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine will tell the Health Secretary that weekend and bank-holiday slowdowns are linked to thousands of extra deaths and billions in added spending. The college says hospitals still run on a Monday-to-Friday model while patient demand runs seven…
Statscience24 days ago
Woman, 72, Completes Medical School and Begins Family Medicine Residency
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft finished medical school at age 72 and will start a family medicine residency one week before turning 73. She previously worked as a nurse practitioner for 45 years.
Euronewspolitics24 days ago
Colombian ship delivers nearly 100 tonnes of aid to Cuba
A vessel from Cartagena reached Havana on Friday carrying food, medicine and solar panels. The delivery follows new U.S. sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company and recent power outages.
forbes.combusiness25 days ago
Simcere Pharmaceutical Signs Research Deal with Stanford Medicine on Lung Disease Therapy
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Limited entered a collaboration agreement with Stanford Medicine on May 29, 2026, to fund early-stage research on a potential treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The company will provide funding and, if the study succeeds, will license the mo…
app.buzzsumo.comscience25 days ago
Some Employers Plan to Drop GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Coverage in 2027 While Most Large Employers Retain It
Surveys show 5 to 10 percent of large employers intend to end coverage next year even as overall adoption of the medicines continues to rise.
mg.co.zaworld25 days ago
MSF provides 1,500 consultations after attacks displace 15,000 in northern Mozambique
Doctors Without Borders provided mobile clinics and mental health support after armed attacks in northern Mozambique displaced more than 15,000 people. The organization is now phasing out emergency services and donating medicines to local health posts.
The Independentworld26 days ago
Study Links More Than 10 Hours Daily Inactivity in Pregnancy to Higher Blood Pressure Risk, But Notes Many Factors Outside Women’s Control
Researchers tracking 470 women found risks rose sharply when sedentary time exceeded 10 hours and light movement fell below five hours. The study was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
poetsandquants.compolitics26 days agoSourced
Justice Department Announces Finding on University of California Davis Medical School Admissions
The Department of Justice concluded a six-month investigation and determined that the University of California, Davis School of Medicine unlawfully considers race in admissions. The school must revise its policies to comply with the 2023 Supreme Court decision.
nationalpost.comscience27 days ago
U.K. and Germany take different steps on drug spending
The U.K. government has adopted policies viewed as more favorable to pharmaceutical companies and pledged higher medicine spending. Germany has proposed measures to reduce health budget deficits by cutting spending and raising industry fees.
manilatimes.netscience27 days ago
Small Subgroup Analysis Finds Stronger Heart-Failure Risk Reduction With Dapagliflozin in Cardiomyopathy Variant Carriers
A Nature Medicine analysis of the DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial found dapagliflozin produced an eightfold greater reduction in heart failure hospitalization among carriers of cardiomyopathy-linked genetic variants than among non-carriers.
zmescience.comscience28 days ago
Johnson & Johnson to Acquire KRAS Startup Firefly Bio for $1 Billion After Recent Pancreatic Cancer Data Validates Field
The acquisition targets KRAS inhibitors after Revolution Medicines reported nearly doubled survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer less than two months earlier.
nypost.comworld28 days ago
Federal Courts Convict Operators of Unlicensed Patent Medicine Shops as PSN Calls for Stricter Enforcement
Two May and June 2026 rulings convicted operators of unlicensed drug outlets. The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria called the decisions historic.
app.buzzsumo.comworld29 days ago
Iranian Teacher Adapts to Online Classes and Price Increases During Conflict
A 47-year-old teacher in central Tehran conducts lessons on a domestic platform after internet restrictions and bombing damaged infrastructure. Daily routines now include medicine shortages, higher costs, and nightly gatherings at a public square.
Statscience31 days ago
Patient Reports Benefit from Revolution Medicines’ Daraxonrasib as Oncologists Applaud Data but Biotech Stocks Fall
Leanna Stokes, diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2023, discussed her experience in a Revolution Medicines clinical trial on a June 4, 2026 podcast. Oncologists gave a standing ovation to data on the company’s drug daraxonrasib presented at last week’s American Societ…
finance.yahoo.comscience32 days ago
Revolution Medicines Offers Daraxonrasib via Expanded Access Program After Positive Pancreatic Cancer Trial
Amy Johnston, 35, diagnosed in 2025, awaits results from a clinical trial by end of June 2026 and may pursue daraxonrasib if unsuccessful. The drug nearly doubled survival in trials but faces production and access delays.
winnipegfreepress.comscience32 days ago
Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug advances toward second-line use
Daraxonrasib is positioned to become the standard second-line treatment for pancreatic cancer. Questions remain about its potential use in newly diagnosed patients.
Euronewsscience33 days ago
Spain Reports 111 Confirmed Cases of Rare Breast Implant-Associated Lymphoma Since 2012 Monitoring Began
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices has logged 111 confirmed cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma associated with breast implants through 2025, along with 146 suspected reports since monitoring began in 2012.
science33 days ago
Drug targeting TLR5 receptor reduces lung scarring in mice with IPF model
Researchers found that deleting the Tlr5 gene in mice increased lung fibrosis after injury. A study published in Science Translational Medicine links the receptor to lung microbiome balance and disease progression.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics34 days ago
Survey Finds Two in Five Emergency Doctors Plan to Leave or Cut Hours in Next Decade as Colleague Bullying Halves
A report by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine shows rising numbers of emergency physicians intend to quit or reduce hours due to workplace conditions. The findings come from a survey of 906 doctors released on Wednesday.
benzinga.comscience35 days ago
Revolution Medicines Reports Pancreatic Cancer Drug Data at ASCO
New results for Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib were presented at the ASCO conference over the weekend. A pancreatic cancer expert described an emotional reaction after treating patients with the data.
Los Angeles Timespolitics36 days ago
Jill Biden: Husband Had One-Night Cough Medicine Reaction, Showed No Cognitive Issues
Jill Biden’s memoir “View From the East Wing” is set for release on June 2, 2026. A CBS News interview with her aired on May 31, 2026, her first public appearance since her husband left the White House.
Fox Newsscience36 days ago
Prayer Slightly Outperformed Music in Reducing Self-Reported Pain and Anxiety in Small Trial, Researchers Caution
A randomized study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that patients who received five minutes of Christian prayer reported greater and longer-lasting drops in pain and anxiety than those who listened to music.
Science Newsworld36 days ago
Daraxonrasib Extends Median Survival by Six Months vs Chemotherapy in Previously Treated Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
A Phase III trial of 500 patients found the oral drug daraxonrasib extended median survival to 13 months versus less than seven months with chemotherapy. Results were presented May 31, 2026 at ASCO and published the same day in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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investopedia.compolitics37 days ago
Health Insurance Premiums Rise as Some Americans Consider Dropping Coverage
Premiums for employer-sponsored plans increased 6% to 7% while enhanced subsidies for some marketplace plans expired at the end of 2025. An emergency medicine physician described narrowing networks, prior authorization requirements, and longer wait times as factors prompting pati…
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Vietnamese Man Slides Under Pharmacy Shutter to Retrieve Medicine
A man wearing a helmet and mask entered a Vietnamese pharmacy by sliding under a closing shutter. Staff briefly believed the action was a robbery attempt before learning the reason.
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The Japan Timesscience39 days ago
Japan Passes Bill Raising Co-Payments for Select Prescription Drugs
Japan's Upper House approved legislation on Friday to increase patient co-payments for roughly 1,100 prescription medicines that have ingredients and effects similar to over-the-counter drugs. The same bill also expands public health insurance coverage to include all childbirth-r…