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A small phase 1 study suggests optogenetic therapy may restore some light sensitivity in advanced retinitis pigmentosa, but the results remain preliminary and safety-focused.
October 12, 2026
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A reported plague death at a Siberian research institute prompted U.S. attention, but the diagnosis has not been confirmed. Here’s what is known, what is not, and how plague actually…
October 12, 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns used World Mental Health Day to talk publicly about grief after his mother’s death, offering a reminder that mourning can affect daily life long after a loss.
October 11, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV’s planned lung surgery highlights a common medical reality: a nodule can be harmless, but in some cases doctors remove it to get a clear diagnosis.
October 11, 2026
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After a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, wounded U.S. soldiers say their care was delayed and fragmented. Hearing loss is one reason timely follow-up matters.
October 10, 2026
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A new AP-NORC poll finds broad concern that artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly, a worry that carries special weight as AI tools expand in medicine and public health.
October 10, 2026
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A U.S. customs change could make it harder and more expensive for some Americans to receive prescription medicines from Canada, raising fresh concerns about drug affordability and continuity of care.
October 10, 2026
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A new observational study suggests people with Parkinson’s disease who stayed more physically active had slower declines in movement and thinking skills, though the research does not prove exercise changed…
October 10, 2026
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A new wave of ADHD research is focusing less on daytime behavior alone and more on the body clock. Scientists are exploring whether sleep timing and circadian misalignment may help…
October 10, 2026