'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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When drug after drug failed, a teen hoped brain surgery could fix her daily seizures. Insurance denied it.
Several weeks after NBC News reached out to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield about the denial, the insurer changed its policy to include coverage of deep brain stimulation for certain children.
He pitched military service with a promise of lifetime healthcare. When he needed it, the system failed.
For more than a decade, Guy Shoemaker pitched military service to potential new recruits with one key promise: healthcare for life.“You’re going to have medical and dental for the rest of your life,” said Shoemaker, a retired Army sergeant first class and recruiter who spent a year in Afghanistan.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines
‘This is going to cost lives. Children are going to suffer.’
Exercise can prevent cognitive decline even when energy lags, researchers discover
Researchers at the University of Missouri discovered that exercise could make up for lost energy, pinpointing a link between liver function and cognitive decline.
Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors
A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.
Brain and memory are boosted by eating one particular diet, study finds
A new study found that the Mediterranean diet can improve memory and cognitive function through changes in the gut. A researcher and a nutritionist discuss the findings.
Trump’s stamina at age 78 impresses the experts: ‘Mental and physical resilience’
While past presidents have appeared to age quickly during their administrations, experts say President-elect Donald Trump maintains high energy and vitality eight years after he first entered office.
Mayaro e o que mais? Unicamp aponta possível transmissão urbana do vírus em Roraima e vê indícios de novas ameaças | G1
Pesquisa de mestrado confirmou a circulação do vírus em humanos, mas também jogou luz sobre o surgimento de novos patógenos em uma região que tem sofrido com o desequilíbrio ambiental.
Nobel Prize awarded to duo who made rapid covid vaccines possible
American scientists Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their contributions towards the development of effective covid-19 vaccinations
How a critical cancer drug became hard to find in the U.S.
Cisplatin, a crucial chemotherapy drug, has been in short supply since February. NBC News mapped the drugâs journey across the globe to show how the shortage came to be.
Depois de receber críticas no passado, reposição hormonal volta a ganhar defensores | G1
Estudo canadense indica o tratamento para os sintomas da menopausa, como ondas de calor, suores noturnos e distúrbios de sono
Sua dor merece atenção! | G1
Cerca de 60 milhões de brasileiros convivem com algum tipo de desconforto de forma crônica, mas falta uma abordagem multidisciplinar para dar alívio aos pacientes
Dez sugestões para lidar com a frustração e o estresse de pacientes com demência | G1
Pesquisa mostra que intervenções não farmacêuticas podem ser eficazes e reduzir custos
FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall’s vaccination campaigns.
ADHD medication abuse in schools is a ‘wake-up call’
In some middle and high schools in the US, more than 25% of students are misusing prescription stimulants meant to treat ADHD, a new study found.
Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, study says
The global rise of type 2 diabetes may be due to eating too much red and processed meats and refined instead of whole grains, according to a new modeling study.