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Oct 2025
When a hearing aid isn’t enough
Kitty Grutzmacher had contended with poor hearing for a decade, but the problem had worsened over the past year. Even with her hearing aids, "there was little or no sound," she said.
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23
Oct 2025
Officials show little proof that new tech will help Medicaid enrollees meet work rules
This summer, the state of Louisiana texted just over 13,000 people enrolled in its Medicaid program with a link to a website where they could confirm their incomes.
23
Oct 2025
Officials show little proof that new tech will help Medicaid enrollees meet work rules
This summer, the state of Louisiana texted just over 13,000 people enrolled in its Medicaid program with a link to a website where they could confirm their incomes.
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Oct 2025
Can introducing peanuts early prevent allergies? Real-world data confirms it helps
Using data from over 120,000 U.S. children, this Pediatrics study found that the prevalence and risk of peanut and other IgE-mediated food allergies declined significantly after the 2015 and 2017 guidelines promoting early allergen introduction. The findings support these policies as effective public health measures to prevent food allergies in real-world settings.
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Oct 2025
Scientists identify Bidara leaf extracts as the most effective natural antimicrobial source
Researchers tested methanolic extracts from the leaves, bark, roots, stems, and fruits of Ziziphus mauritiana (Bidara) and found the leaves had the strongest antibacterial and antifungal effects. The study highlights the plant’s antimicrobial potential while emphasizing the need for further bioactive compound identification and toxicity testing.
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Oct 2025
AI-driven eye screening aims to close the diabetic vision gap in community clinics
A new trial will evaluate whether integrating autonomous AI screening for diabetic retinopathy into U.S. federally qualified health centers can boost screening completion and accelerate early detection. The DRES-POCAI protocol tests a real-world, point-of-care model that links FDA-cleared AI with electronic health records to close gaps in diabetes eye care.
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Oct 2025
Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis
A new case–control study found that women with stronger adherence to the Mediterranean diet had dramatically lower odds of endometriosis. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes were protective, while higher intakes of meat, dairy, and refined whole grains were linked to increased risk.
22
Oct 2025
Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals
A Polish study comparing insulin pump technologies in children with type 1 diabetes found that advanced hybrid closed-loop systems achieved superior glycemic stability compared to predictive low glucose suspend systems. Despite technological advances, poor diet and low physical activity still undermine optimal metabolic control.
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Oct 2025
Female bodybuilders face higher risk of sudden cardiac death, study reveals
A 16-year study in the European Heart Journal found that sudden cardiac death (SCD) was the leading cause of death among female bodybuilding athletes. While overall mortality was half that of men, women still had a markedly higher SCD risk than other female athletes, highlighting the need for stricter health oversight and PED monitoring.
22
Oct 2025
A new way to monitor chemotherapy drug behavior inside cells
Scientists have made incredible progress in developing cancer therapies that help patients across cancer types.
