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Supplement Mix Shown to Lower Tumor Aggressiveness in Deadly Brain Cancer

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Share on Pinterest Scientists have taken a new approach to treat brain cancer with the help of two supplements. Elena Popova/Getty Images A combination of two supplements — resveratrol and copper — reduced the aggressiveness of glioblastoma brain tumors in a small new study. Glioblastoma is among the most deadly and treatment-resistant cancers. The study

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Midlife Depression Symptoms Linked to 50% Higher Risk of Dementia: What You Need to Know

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Share on Pinterest Midlife depression may predict dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images In 2021, about 57 million people globally were living with dementia. Researchers have identified a number of risk factors for dementia including specific health conditions such as depression during midlife. A new study has identified six specific

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Increased Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Elevated Crohns Disease Risk

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Share on Pinterest A diet high in ultra-processed foods may be linked to a higher risk of Crohn’s disease. Image Credit: wragg/Getty Images In 2019, about 4.9 million people around the world were living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Previous studies show that eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods can be problematic for people

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Must-Attend Healthcare Conferences for 2026: Stay Ahead in the Industry

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Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The healthcare industry is evolving. Changing regulatory environments, a focus on value-based care and new technological advancements have made staying ahead of these shifts not just an advantage, but a necessity. For healthcare leaders, attending conferences can

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Trumps AI Order Sparks Unstable Regulatory Landscape: In-Depth Analysis

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Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: U.S. businesses need to be prepared to navigate a “fluctuating and unstable regulatory landscape” in the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order seeking to block certain artificial intelligence laws at the state level, according

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FDA Approves Daily Pill for Women’s Low Libido Post-Menopause: Essential Insights You Need

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Share on Pinterest The FDA has expanded its approval of a libido-boosting drug to postmenopausal women. Xvision/Getty Images On December 15, 2025, the U.S. FDA approved Addyi (flibanserin) for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in postmenopausal women under the age of 65. Addyi was previously approved in 2015 for the treatment of

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New CEO Appointed by Federation of American Hospitals to Succeed Retiring Industry Veteran

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Federation of American Hospitals has tapped Charlene MacDonald as its next CEO, the for-profit hospital association said Tuesday. MacDonald is succeeding Chip Kahn, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Kahn is stepping down after

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Fibroids Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Reveals

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Share on Pinterest Fibroids were linked to 81% higher heart disease risk in a new study. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images Researchers affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia recently studied the relationship between uterine fibroids and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The researchers sought to expand on prio r research

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AI-Driven Tuck-In Deals Set to Propel M&A Acceleration in 2026 According to PitchBook

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The medtech industry is approaching 2026 in an improving position, with investors increasingly optimistic and funding rebounding, PitchBook said in its outlook for next year. PitchBook analysts said strategic investors are targeting companies that are

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Bipartisan PBM Legislation Reintroduced by Crapo and Wyden: What You Need to Know

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Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Republicans and Democrats in Congress remain largely stuck in partisan gridlock over how to lower healthcare costs. But one area of potential compromise emerged during a contentious Senate Finance Commitee hearing on Wednesday — resuscitating

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FDA Requires Additional Staff and Authority to Improve Oversight of Device Recalls, Watchdog Report Reveals

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Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Food and Drug Administration lacks adequate staffing to oversee medical device recalls, according to a report released Friday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The report, which tracked medical device recalls from fiscal year 2020 to

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Health Tech Venture Capital Investment Surges in 2025: Key Insights and Trends

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Venture capital funding for healthcare technology startups is rallying in 2025, with investment through the third quarter surpassing last year’s total, according to a report published Thursday by PitchBook.  Startups raised $3.9 billion in the

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