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Feb 2026
Young adults with complex conditions face Medicaid coverage disruptions at age 19
In most states, Medicaid eligibility rules shift at age 19, when individuals transition from child to adult classification.
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Feb 2026
New cellular discovery shows promise for treating painful lymphedema
A newly discovered cellular mechanism shows promise for treating painful lymphedema.
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Feb 2026
Study: Booster vaccines reduced severe COVID outcomes
Booster vaccines reduced the risk of COVID‑19–related hospitalisation and death, according to a new study of over 3 million adults who had the autumn 2022 vaccine in England.
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Feb 2026
Does Ginkgo biloba help dementia? New review examines the evidence
A major Cochrane review examines whether a widely used herbal supplement truly supports cognitive function, revealing modest dementia benefits but limited evidence for prevention or early impairment.
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Feb 2026
COVID vaccination during pregnancy linked to lower preeclampsia risk
A new multinational study from the INTERCOVID Consortium, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, has found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly when combined with a booster dose, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia, a serious and potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication.
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Feb 2026
GP shortages in England leave patient safety thresholds widely unmet
Four fifths of England's integrated care boards (ICBs) - responsible for planning health services for their local population - would need to at least double their number of general practitioners to meet staffing standards considered safe for patients, finds an analysis of NHS workforce data published by The BMJ today.
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Feb 2026
Hormone replacement therapy shows no rise in overall mortality
Menopausal hormone therapy (commonly known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT) is not associated with an increased risk of death, finds a Danish study of over 800,000 women published by The BMJ today.
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Feb 2026
Breast screening associated with better ten-year survival in stage IV cancer
Women with stage IV breast cancer detected through screening have a 60% chance of survival ten years after diagnosis.
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Feb 2026
How GLP-1 drugs affect the body beyond weight loss and glucose control
This review evaluates the safety profile of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and related incretin therapies used for obesity and type 2 diabetes. It highlights common gastrointestinal effects, rare but debated risks, and areas where further long-term safety data are still needed.
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Feb 2026
Cultured beef shows mixed allergy risks in early food safety study
As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat.
