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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she'd "thought that was it" after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. Ballas's terrifying ordeal lasted for 20 minutes, with the judge struggling to breathe until her hair and makeup artist managed to dislodge the bone using the Heimlich... Read more

Researchers at UC Riverside have uncovered why soybean oil, one of America's most widely consumed ingredients, drives significant weight gain—at least in mice. The findings point not to the oil itself but to the fat-derived molecules it produces inside the body, called oxylipins, which can trigger inflammation, alter liver function,... Read more

Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases the risk of cancer. Their research reveals that UV radiation breaks down a protective protein called YTHDF2, which normally prevents a small RNA signal from activating... Read more

Scientists found that RSV infection early in life can set the stage for childhood asthma, particularly in kids already genetically prone to allergies. The virus appears to skew the developing immune system toward exaggerated responses to everyday allergens. But when newborns were protected from RSV, asthma development was prevented. The... Read more

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Researchers have found that ongoing thyroid hormone imbalance in pregnancy may be linked to higher autism risk in children. Treated thyroid disorders did not show the same effect. The longer the imbalance lasted across trimesters, the more the risk appeared to rise. The study underscores the need for consistent thyroid... Read more

Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits like body size, behavior, and environmental resilience. Even dogs bred far from wolves, including tiny chihuahuas, carry detectable wolf ancestry. The findings highlight how deeply... Read more

Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far more in the body than quenching thirst.... Read more

When we talk about "patient engagement" in research, it can sound like a slogan on a grant application rather than something that changes people's lives.... Read more

Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is associated with longevity among older adults, and with better quality of life among home care recipients.... Read more

MTI Viewpoints Insights shared by industry relative to healthcare and the advancement of medical technology. Jim Foote, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jim Foote is the CEO and Co-Founder of First Ascent Biomedical. A lifelong technologist and entrepreneur, Jim began his career building data and decision systems before focusing on... Read more

The Fastest Path to Integrating AI into Regulatory Operations Across the life sciences industry, there’s growing urgency to adopt AI and automation — but also hesitation. For regulatory teams managing CMC documentation, medical writing, Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), or Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs), the promise of efficiency and quality improvements... Read more

Press Release: MTI Staff was not involved in writing this content Houston, TX, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EndoQuest Robotics, Inc., a pioneering leader in endoluminal robotic surgical technology, today announced it is integrating NVIDIA IGX Thor, a NVIDIA Blackwell-powered, enterprise-ready platform, as EndoQuest advances its next-generation robotic system toward... Read more

Press Release: MTI Staff was not involved in writing this content MASON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 28, 2025– AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management and post-operative pain management, today announced that the first patient was enrolled and treated in the Box Lesion... Read more

Press Release: MTI Staff was not involved in writing this content WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Clario Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of endpoint data solutions for clinical trials, from a shareholder group led by... Read more

NIH trial to assess if eating peanuts, eggs during pregnancy, breastfeeding protects infants.... Read more

NIH case study finds virus drives creation of cancer cells in context of defective T cells.... Read more

The AI agent could help lead to a better understanding of how different diseases and conditions affect groups of genes individually and together.... Read more

Next-generation system noninvasively images tiny nerve structures disrupted in brain disorders.... Read more

Effort is part of NIH’s ongoing commitment to scientific transparency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.... Read more