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A large study of older adults in Brazil found that adding extra salt at the table is still a common habit, especially among men. While too much salt is linked to serious health problems and faster cognitive decline, researchers discovered that women’s salt-shaking habits were tied more closely to lifestyle... Read more

For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of the most lethal cancers, with few effective treatment options. A new drug, daraxonrasib, targets the KRAS mutation that fuels most pancreatic tumors—something many scientists once thought couldn't be done. In a major clinical trial, the treatment nearly doubled survival for patients with... Read more

A newly discovered genetic clock acts as the master timekeeper for development, orchestrating crucial bursts of gene activity throughout a worm’s growth. When the clock is disrupted, development stops, offering fresh clues about how growth-related disorders may arise.... Read more

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way the immune system fights cancer, overturning a core belief that has guided immunology for decades. The research found that when cancer cells shut down a key immune-recognition molecule called MHC I—a common trick used to hide from “killer” T cells—they can actually become... Read more

A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself. Researchers found that people taking these medications were less likely to develop substance use disorders involving alcohol,... Read more

We are seeing it everywhere, Artificial Intelligence in our daily activities – smart thermostats and smart lights in our homes, facial recognition on our phones, robot vacuum cleaners doing our cleaning, navigation and ride-share apps, Movie and music recommendations on entertainment apps, personalized social media feeds. Like every other aspect... Read more

Consider a hypothetical scenario that reflects a pattern increasingly reported by manufacturers: a 510(k) submission for an AI-powered diagnostic tool with 99% sensitivity. Strong numbers. Solid validation. And yet — a deficiency letter comes back from FDA.  Not because the model underperforms. Because reviewers cannot determine what it is actually... Read more

MTI Viewpoints Insights shared by industry relative to healthcare and the advancement of medical technology. Peter Justen is Founder and CEO of AmeriTrust Solutions. He works at the intersection of technology, data, and human-centered design to improve access to government programs and streamline administrative processes. Hospitals and health systems make... Read more

MTI Viewpoints Insights shared by industry relative to healthcare and the advancement of medical technology. Ivor Campbell, Founder & CEO of Snedden Campbell One of the most successful films from the 1990s was the Usual Suspects, a crime thriller that introduced the world to Keyser Söze, one of cinema’s most iconic... Read more

MedTech has entered an era where value, focus, and disciplined portfolio design are no longer optional, they are existential requirements. As global markets tighten and competitive dynamics accelerate, M&A and divestitures have become the primary levers leaders use to reshape their portfolios for market positioning and sustained growth. The most... Read more

South Carolina's measles outbreak exploded into one of the worst in the U.S., with state health officials confirming 99 new cases in the past three days.... Read more

U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.... Read more

In Australia, we are exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation (UV) in the world, so many of us know how important high SPF sunscreen is.... Read more

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.... Read more

In a recent study of the contiguous United States, Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers found that the risk of disease from hantavirus is higher in drier, underdeveloped geographic areas with more socioeconomic vulnerability and increased numbers of unique rodent species. This is the first study to examine the combined effects... 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